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AN Stock  USD 207.07  8.86  4.10%   

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AutoNation is selling at 207.07 as of the 30th of January 2026; that is 4.1 percent decrease since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 215.93. AutoNation has less than a 19 % chance of experiencing some financial distress in the next two years of operation, but did not have a good performance during the last 90 trading days. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 1st of November 2025 and ending today, the 30th of January 2026. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
IPO Date
3rd of March 1992
Category
Consumer Cyclical
Classification
Consumer Discretionary
AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. AutoNation, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Autonation operates under Auto Truck Dealerships classification in the United States and is traded on New York Stock Exchange. The company has 36.27 M outstanding shares of which 1.49 M shares are presently sold short in the market by investors with about 4.54 days to cover all shorted shares. More on AutoNation

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AutoNation Stock Highlights

ESG Sustainability
Environmental
Governance
Social
CEOMichael Manley
Old Names[Arena Minerals, Societe d'Edition de Canal Plus SA]
Business ConcentrationAutomotive Retail, Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail, Consumer Discretionary, NYSE Composite, Consumer Discretionary, Specialty Retail, Auto & Truck Dealerships, Consumer Cyclical (View all Sectors)
Average Analyst Recommendation
Financial Strength
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Asset Turnover1.551.8
Fairly Down
Pretty Stable
Total Current Liabilities7.6 B7.3 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Non Current Liabilities Total5.1 B4.9 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile
Total Assets7.7 B15 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Current Assets3.3 B5.4 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Debt Levels
AutoNation utilizes debt financing to potentially enhance returns on invested capital. The relationship between total debt and total assets provides valuable insight into AutoNation's leverage profile, showing how much of AutoNation's resources are funded through borrowing.
Liquidity
AutoNation reports 8.65 B of total liabilities with total debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 2.42, which may imply that the company relies heavily on debt financing. AutoNation has a current ratio of 1.03, indicating that it is in a questionable position to pay out its debt commitments in time. Nevertheless, prudent borrowing could serve as an effective mechanism for AutoNation to finance growth opportunities yielding strong returns.

Other Cashflows From Financing Activities

(22.29 Million)
AutoNation (AN) is traded on New York Stock Exchange in USA and employs 25,100 people. AutoNation is listed under Automotive Retail category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a market capitalization of 7.88 B. AutoNation is active under Specialty Retail sector as part of Consumer Discretionary industry. The entity has 36.27 M outstanding shares of which 1.49 M shares are presently sold short in the market by investors with about 4.54 days to cover all shorted shares. AutoNation reports about 59.8 M in cash with 314.7 M of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 8.93.
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Ownership Allocation
AutoNation holds a total of 36.27 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. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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AutoNation Stock Institutional Holders

InstituionRecorded OnShares
Geode Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
455.7 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2025-06-30
448 K
Holocene Advisors, Lp2025-06-30
396.7 K
Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al2025-06-30
363.1 K
Squarepoint Ops Llc2025-06-30
316.9 K
Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc2025-06-30
315.3 K
Norges Bank2025-06-30
315.2 K
Bank Of America Corp2025-06-30
277.5 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2025-06-30
271.9 K
Vanguard Group Inc2025-06-30
3.1 M
Blackrock Inc2025-06-30
2.6 M
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AutoNation Historical Income Statement

At this time, AutoNation's Non Recurring is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 30th of January 2026, Tax Provision is likely to grow to about 292.6 M, while Depreciation And Amortization is likely to drop about 175.6 M. View More Fundamentals

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AutoNation Corporate Directors

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Will Automotive Retail sector continue expanding? Could AutoNation diversify its offerings? Factors like these will boost the valuation of AutoNation. If investors know AutoNation will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. Accurate valuation requires analyzing both current fundamentals and future growth trajectories. Every AutoNation data point contributes insight, yet successful analysis hinges on identifying the most consequential variables.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.226
Earnings Share
16.97
Revenue Per Share
724.135
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.069
Return On Assets
0.0653
Understanding AutoNation requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects AutoNation's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value—what AutoNation's is actually worth based on fundamentals—guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Seasoned market participants apply comprehensive analytical frameworks to derive fundamental worth and identify mispriced opportunities. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push AutoNation's price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
Understanding that AutoNation's value differs from its trading price is crucial, as each reflects different aspects of the company. Evaluating whether AutoNation represents a sound investment requires analyzing earnings trends, revenue growth, technical signals, industry dynamics, and expert forecasts. In contrast, AutoNation's trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.