AutoNation Ownership

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AutoNation holds a total of 46.9 Million outstanding shares. The majority of AutoNation outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in AutoNation to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in AutoNation. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of AutoNation as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Also note that nearly six million eight hundred thirty-two thousand eight hundred fourty-nine invesors are currently shorting AutoNation expressing very little confidence in its future performance.
Some institutional investors establish a significant position in stocks such as AutoNation in order to find ways to drive up its value. Retail investors, on the other hand, need to know that institutional holders can own millions of shares of AutoNation, and when they decide to sell, the stock will often sell-off, which may instantly impact shareholders' value. So, traders who get in early or near the beginning of the institutional investor's buying cycle could potentially generate profits.
Please note, institutional investors have a lot of resources and new technology at their disposal. They can put in a lot of research and financial analysis when reviewing investment options. There are many different types of institutional investors, including banks, hedge funds, insurance companies, and pension plans. One of the main advantages they have over retail investors is the fees paid for trades. As they are buying in large quantities, they can manage their cost more effectively.
  
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AutoNation Stock Ownership Analysis

About 19.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by corporate insiders. The book value of AutoNation was at this time reported as 42.98. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.06. AutoNation recorded earning per share (EPS) of 20.3. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. AutoNation operates under Auto Truck Dealerships classification in Germany and is traded on Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It employs 26000 people. To find out more about AutoNation contact Michael Manley at 954 769 6000 or learn more at https://www.autonation.com.

AutoNation Outstanding Bonds

AutoNation issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. AutoNation uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most AutoNation bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when AutoNation has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

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When determining whether AutoNation offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of AutoNation's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Autonation Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Autonation Stock:
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Please note, there is a significant difference between AutoNation's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if AutoNation is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, AutoNation's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.