AutoNation, Inc.ANNYSE

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Overview News Fundamentals Key Metrics TTM Financials Earnings Growth Rating Analysts Institutional Peers Historical

Analyst Sentiment

Analysts are neutral — opinion is divided on direction.

Consensus Rating

Hold

21 analysts·High coverage

52%

Rating Distribution

Strong Buy

00%

Buy

1152%

Hold

943%

Sell

15%

Strong Sell

00%

Analyst ratings reflect Wall Street opinion, not guarantees. Historical accuracy varies by firm and sector.

Price Target Expectations

Analysts see moderate upside — consensus target 17% higher.

Bear Case

$222.00

+4%

Consensus

$251.25

+17%

Bull Case

$300.00

+40%

Price Range21 analysts

Low

Consensus

High

$222.00

$300.00

Current Target

Current Price

$214.35

Upside to Target

$36.90

Price targets are 12-month forecasts. Actual results depend on earnings, market conditions, and sector trends.

Earnings & Revenue Estimates

2026E$21.21(6 analysts)

P/E12x

Current: 12.3x

Actual

Estimate

Range (Low–High)

Stock Alarm Pro

Forward Growth Estimates (YoY)

FY2027

Rev+2.53%

EPS+9.47%

FY2028

Rev+1.27%

EPS+13.25%

FY2029

Rev+2.14%

EPS+37.43%

Earnings Surprises

Beat rate:83%(10/12 quarters)

Avg surprise:+4.6%

Beat

Miss

Inline

Estimate

Based on reported EPS vs consensus estimate.

Recent Analyst Actions

Jan 12, 2026Wells Fargo

AutoNation price target raised to $222 from $220 at Wells Fargo

Target:$222.00

+2.6%from $216.38

Dec 8, 2025Morgan Stanley

AutoNation assumed with an Overweight at Morgan Stanley

Target:$233.00

+8.1%from $215.58

Nov 24, 2025Evercore ISI

AutoNation price target raised to $300 from $240 at Evercore ISI

Target:$300.00

+45.1%from $206.78

Nov 11, 2025Barclays

AutoNation initiated with an Overweight at Barclays

Target:$250.00

+30.4%from $191.75

Oct 15, 2025Wells Fargo

AutoNation price target lowered to $220 from $221 at Wells Fargo

Target:$220.00

-0.4%from $220.99

Oct 14, 2024Bank of America Securities

AutoNation price target lowered to $215 from $220 at BofA

Target:$215.00

+30.1%from $165.32

Sep 25, 2024Morgan Stanley

AutoNation upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Morgan Stanley

Target:$200.00

+12.0%from $178.50

Sep 12, 2024Stephens

This AutoNation Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday

Target:$394.00

+148.2%from $158.75

Sep 12, 2024RBC Capital

This AutoNation Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday

Target:$107.00

-32.6%from $158.67

Apr 17, 2024Guggenheim

AutoNation price target raised to $169 from $165 at Guggenheim

Target:$169.00

+9.3%from $154.60

Jul 21, 2023Morgan Stanley

AutoNation Likely To Report Lower Q2 Earnings; Here's A Look At Recent Price Target Changes By The Most Accurate Analysts

Target:$96.00

-45.7%from $176.92

Jan 13, 2023Wells Fargo

AutoNation downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight at Wells Fargo

Target:$126.00

+8.7%from $115.92

Jul 23, 2022Morgan Stanley

AutoNation (AN) Stock: $104 Target And Equal Weight Rating

Target:$104.00

-11.2%from $117.07

Jul 22, 2022Guggenheim

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on AutoNation, Raises Price Target to $213

Target:$213.00

+79.7%from $118.56

Jul 14, 2022Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AutoNation, Lowers Price Target to $147

Target:$147.00

+32.2%from $111.16

May 23, 2022Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on AutoNation, Lowers Price Target to $107

Target:$107.00

-1.3%from $108.39

Apr 25, 2022Truist Financial

Truist Securities Upgrades AutoNation to Buy, Raises Price Target to $140

Target:$140.00

+27.5%from $109.80

Apr 23, 2022Guggenheim

AutoNation (AN) Stock: Why The Price Increased 4.45% Today

Target:$205.00

+92.7%from $106.37

Apr 22, 2022Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AutoNation, Raises Price Target to $153

Target:$153.00

+45.1%from $105.46

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