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AutoNation, Inc.

AN · NYSE

Market closed$205.72$-3.28 (-1.57%)After hours $205.72 · 0.00%

Key statistics

Previous close$209.00
Open$207.85
Day high$210.04
Day low$205.18
52-week high$228.92
52-week low$176.62
Market cap6.88B
Volume214.95K
Average volume394.85K
P/E ratio10.16
Forward P/E6.20
EPS20.24
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

AN shares declined amid a broad market sell-off driven by a deepening slump in AI and semiconductor stocks, rising oil prices due to escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict, and growing concerns over the sustainability of AI-driven demand following the emergence of a new low-cost Chinese AI model.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026AutoNation shares declined modestly, closing down roughly 1.6%, as broader market weakness tied to tech-driven selloffs and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions weighed on consumer cyclical stocks. The consumer discretionary sector ETF (XLY) also retreated amid the risk-off environment. Analyst sentiment on AN remains mixed — Northcoast recently upgraded to Buy with a $240 target, while Wells Fargo trimmed its price objective to $202 with an Equal Weight rating — following a Q1 earnings report that slightly missed estimates on both EPS and revenue, with year-over-year revenue down 2.1%.

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July 16, 2026AutoNation shares rose nearly 3% on Thursday, outperforming the broader consumer cyclical sector, as better-than-expected U.S. retail sales data showed auto dealership receipts up 1.9% in June — a direct tailwind for the nation's largest automotive retailer. The macro backdrop was further supported by a two-month low in weekly jobless claims, reinforcing consumer spending resilience heading into Q2 earnings season. Analyst sentiment remains constructive, with Northcoast Research upgrading AN to Buy with a $240 target and a consensus Moderate Buy rating, while peer Penske Automotive recently hit a 52-week high after a strong quarter, signaling sector strength.

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July 15, 2026AutoNation closed sharply higher, with shares gaining nearly 4%, as investors positioned ahead of the company's Q2 2026 earnings report due Thursday — with dealership expansion and acquisition momentum in focus. Sentiment was further boosted by Northcoast Research upgrading the stock to Buy with a $240 price target and Barclays raising its price target to $260 (from $255) while maintaining an Overweight rating. Peer Penske Automotive also hit a new 52-week high, underscoring broad strength in the auto dealership sector, while the S&P 500 edged higher on a softer-than-expected CPI reading and encouraging Fed commentary.

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July 14, 2026AutoNation edged higher on Tuesday, outperforming a mixed broader market navigating Iran-driven oil volatility and a cooler-than-expected June CPI print. Northcoast Research upgraded the stock to 'Buy' with a $240 price target — joining a bullish analyst chorus that includes Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Citigroup — ahead of Q2 2026 earnings scheduled for July 31. With 10 Buy ratings and an average price target of ~$246, sentiment is constructive even as Wells Fargo recently trimmed its target to $202. Industry headwinds including rising DIY maintenance trends and Carvana's online share gains add context to a cautious near-term backdrop.

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July 13, 2026AutoNation closed modestly lower, retreating from Friday's gains driven by the Porsche Hilton Head opening, as broader market risk-off sentiment weighed on consumer cyclicals. Renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities sent oil prices surging over 4%, dampening equity markets and pressuring the XLY consumer discretionary sector. AutoNation's recent expansion momentum — including the June acquisition of three Bay Area luxury dealerships (Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche Fremont) representing ~$400M in annual revenue — continues to underpin a premium-brand growth strategy, with analysts maintaining a bullish average price target near $242, implying significant upside.

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July 10, 2026AutoNation rose nearly 2% on Friday, lifted by the opening of its new Porsche Hilton Head dealership — a newly constructed luxury retail and service center developed in partnership with Porsche Cars North America. The expansion signals AutoNation's continued push into the premium segment, and comes just ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings report scheduled for July 16, where analysts estimate revenue of $7.01B and EPS of $5.44. Adding to the positive backdrop, the stock was recently added to the Russell 1000 Defensive and Value-Defensive indices, while peer Penske Automotive also gained on analyst upgrades, reflecting broader dealership sector momentum.

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July 9, 2026AutoNation gained nearly 2.5%, outperforming the broader consumer cyclical sector, as investors responded to a confluence of positive catalysts heading into its Q2 earnings report due July 16. The stock's recent addition to the Russell 1000 Defensive and Value-Defensive indices has drawn fresh institutional interest, while peer Penske Automotive received a significant price target boost from Bank of America to $238, lifting sentiment across the auto dealership space. Multiple analysts frame AutoNation as undervalued—Wells Fargo holds a $202 target and a fair value estimate of $242.75 has been cited—with Q2 EPS consensus at $5.44, a figure the company has consistently beaten in recent quarters.

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July 9, 2026AutoNation declined amid a broad market risk-off session triggered by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran peace agreement 'over,' which sent oil prices surging over 5% and pressured consumer cyclical stocks. Adding to the headwinds, Wells Fargo recently trimmed its price target on AutoNation to $202 from $208 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating, citing a cautious near-term outlook. Offsetting some of the negativity, AutoNation was added to the Russell 1000 Defensive and Value-Defensive indices, and a Seeking Alpha analysis highlighted the stock's low valuation and aggressive buyback program as long-term supports.

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MarketBeat · July 19, 2026AutoNation, Inc. $AN Shares Purchased by Fifth Third BancorpYahoo Finance Australia · July 15, 2026AutoNation Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026Investing.com · July 15, 2026AutoNation earnings up next as dealership expansion acceleratesSimply Wall Street · July 15, 2026AutoNation (AN) Could Be 19% Below Fair Value After Porsche Hilton Head OpeningMoomoo · July 15, 2026AutoNation Is Maintained at Overweight by BarclaysBusiness Wire · July 10, 2026AutoNation and Porsche Cars North America Celebrate Opening of Porsche Hilton HeadCar Dealership Guy News · June 24, 2026AutoNation acquires 3 luxury dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group
Benzinga · July 15, 2026Barclays Maintains Overweight on AutoNation, Raises Price Target to $260
Benzinga · July 6, 2026Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on AutoNation, Lowers Price Target to $202
Benzinga · June 23, 2026AutoNation Acquires Three Premium Luxury Dealerships In San Francisco; Stores Represent ~$400M In Annual Revenue
Benzinga · June 9, 2026AutoNation Acquires Toyota Of Newnan; Financial Terms Undisclosed
Mt Newswire · May 27, 2026UBS Initiates Coverage on AutoNation With Buy Rating, $234 Price Target
Benzinga · May 14, 2026Citigroup Maintains Buy on AutoNation, Raises Price Target to $287
Benzinga · May 6, 2026Barclays Maintains Overweight on AutoNation, Raises Price Target to $255
Mt Newswire · May 4, 2026Research Alert: CFRA Reiterates Strong Buy Opinion On Shares Of Autonation, Inc.

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