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AutoNation (AN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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AN Stock Forecast

AutoNation (AN) stock forecast, based on 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $193.00, with a high of $394.00 and a low of $107.00. This represents a 16.42% increase from the last price of $165.78.

$100 $160 $220 $280 $340 $400 High: $394 Avg: $193 Low: $107 Last Closed Price: $165.78

AN Stock Rating

AutoNation stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (58.62%), 10 Hold (34.48%), 2 Sell (6.90%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 29 0 2 10 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAutoNation16.42%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 29.57%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks11.84%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--4
Avg Price Target--$229.00
Last Closing Price$165.78$165.78$165.78
Upside/Downside--38.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25166--13
Mar, 25166--13
Feb, 25166--13
Jan, 25276--15
Dec, 24275--14
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 14, 2024John MurphyBank of America Securities$215.00$165.3230.05%29.69%
Sep 25, 2024Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$200.00$178.5012.04%20.64%
Sep 12, 2024Steven ShemeshRBC Capital$107.00$158.67-32.56%-35.46%
Sep 12, 2024Jeff LickStephens$394.00$158.75148.19%137.66%
Apr 17, 2024Ronald JewsikowGuggenheim$169.00$154.609.31%1.94%
Jul 21, 2023Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$96.00$176.92-45.74%-42.09%
Jan 13, 2023Colin LanganWells Fargo$126.00$115.928.70%-24.00%
Jul 23, 2022Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$104.00$117.07-11.16%-37.27%
Jul 22, 2022Guggenheim$213.00$118.5679.66%28.48%
Jul 14, 2022Wells Fargo$147.00$111.1632.24%-11.33%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Sep 12, 2024RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise
Jun 10, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 17, 2024GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jul 21, 2023GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jul 03, 2023BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Feb 21, 2023J.P. MorganUnderweightdowngrade
Jan 13, 2023Wells FargoOverweightEqual-Weightdowngrade
Jul 22, 2022GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jul 14, 2022Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $6 $12 $18 $24 $30 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.32$18.50$24.47$22.74-----
Avg Forecast$6.68$17.49$24.13$22.91$16.83$18.39$20.91$24.10$25.90
High Forecast$6.94$18.16$25.24$23.00$16.96$19.74$21.24$25.50$27.40
Low Forecast$6.48$16.96$23.13$22.79$16.61$17.02$20.57$22.77$24.46
Surprise %-35.33%5.77%1.41%-0.74%-----

Revenue Forecast

$15B $19B $23B $27B $31B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$20.39B$25.84B$26.98B$26.95B-----
Avg Forecast$20.17B$25.64B$26.76B$26.88B$26.35B$26.85B$27.31B$29.10B$29.59B
High Forecast$20.77B$26.40B$27.71B$26.99B$26.42B$28.03B$27.63B$30.02B$30.91B
Low Forecast$19.70B$25.04B$25.91B$26.70B$26.19B$25.97B$26.98B$28.18B$28.33B
Surprise %1.10%0.81%0.85%0.24%-----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $300M $600M $900M $1B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$381.60M$1.37B$1.38B$1.02B-----
Avg Forecast$543.53M$785.11M$1.11B$1.02B$753.57M$825.32M$938.85M$1.08B$1.16B
High Forecast$709.96M$815.56M$1.33B$1.22B$761.47M$886.27M$953.88M$1.15B$1.23B
Low Forecast$377.10M$761.32M$889.25M$816.16M$745.67M$764.37M$923.81M$1.02B$1.10B
Surprise %-29.79%74.88%23.92%0.09%-----

AN Forecast FAQ

Is AutoNation stock a buy?

AutoNation stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 10 Hold, 2 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that AutoNation is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is AutoNation's price target?

AutoNation's price target, set by 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $193 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $107 at the low end to $394 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.42% change from the previous closing price of $165.78.

How does AutoNation stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

AutoNation's stock forecast shows a 16.42% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (29.57%) and outperforming the car dealership stocks industry (11.84%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for AutoNation over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is AutoNation’s EPS forecast?

AutoNation's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $18.39, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $20.91 in 2026, $24.1 in 2027, and $25.9 in 2028.

What is AutoNation’s revenue forecast?

AutoNation's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $26.85B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $27.31B, followed by $29.1B for 2027, and $29.59B for 2028.

What is AutoNation’s net income forecast?

AutoNation's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $825.32M, representing a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Projections indicate $938.85M in 2026, $1.08B in 2027, and $1.16B in 2028.