Q2 Earnings Estimate for AutoNation Issued By Zacks Research

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research cut their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for AutoNation in a report issued on Wednesday, December 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the company will post earnings of $3.18 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $3.39. The consensus estimate for AutoNation’s current full-year earnings is $16.71 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for AutoNation’s Q3 2026 earnings at $4.07 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on the company. Morgan Stanley upgraded AutoNation from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $145.00 to $200.00 in a research report on Wednesday, September 25th. Bank of America cut their price objective on AutoNation from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, October 14th. Stephens began coverage on AutoNation in a report on Thursday, September 12th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $210.00 price objective on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their target price on AutoNation from $187.00 to $181.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, October 15th. Finally, Guggenheim lowered their target price on AutoNation from $190.00 to $189.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $199.29.

AutoNation Stock Performance

Shares of AutoNation stock opened at $177.90 on Monday. AutoNation has a one year low of $133.01 and a one year high of $197.18. The company has a market cap of $7.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.26, a PEG ratio of 3.82 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58, a quick ratio of 0.20 and a current ratio of 0.80. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $168.25 and its 200 day moving average price is $169.20.

Institutional Trading of AutoNation

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of AN. GAMMA Investing LLC increased its stake in AutoNation by 90.6% in the 2nd quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 202 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in AutoNation in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Venturi Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in AutoNation by 403.6% in the 3rd quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 282 shares of the company’s stock valued at $50,000 after purchasing an additional 226 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP increased its stake in AutoNation by 498.5% in the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 407 shares of the company’s stock valued at $65,000 after purchasing an additional 339 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp increased its stake in AutoNation by 212.2% in the 2nd quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp now owns 743 shares of the company’s stock valued at $118,000 after purchasing an additional 505 shares in the last quarter. 94.62% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About AutoNation

AutoNation, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services.