Zacks Research Forecasts AutoNation’s Q2 Earnings (NYSE:AN)

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of AutoNation in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday, December 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the company will earn $3.18 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate 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.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of AutoNation from $187.00 to $181.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 15th. Stephens began coverage on shares of AutoNation in a research report on Thursday, September 12th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $210.00 price target for the company. Guggenheim decreased their price objective on shares of AutoNation from $190.00 to $189.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, November 21st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on AutoNation from $190.00 to $180.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 5th. Finally, Bank of America decreased their target price on AutoNation from $220.00 to $215.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 14th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, AutoNation presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $199.29.

AutoNation Price Performance

AN stock opened at $176.10 on Monday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $168.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $169.31. The company has a quick ratio of 0.20, a current ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The stock has a market cap of $6.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.16, a PEG ratio of 3.74 and a beta of 1.24. AutoNation has a fifty-two week low of $133.01 and a fifty-two week high of $197.18.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AutoNation

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in AN. Diversified Trust Co purchased a new position in AutoNation during the 2nd quarter worth $838,000. Raymond James & Associates raised its holdings in AutoNation by 10.7% during the second quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 58,084 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,257,000 after purchasing an additional 5,611 shares in the last quarter. Versor Investments LP acquired a new stake in AutoNation in the second quarter valued at about $673,000. Point72 DIFC Ltd purchased a new stake in AutoNation in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $602,000. Finally, WINTON GROUP Ltd purchased a new stake in AutoNation in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $15,832,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.62% of the company’s stock.

AutoNation Company Profile

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.