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AutoNation (AN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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AN Stock Forecast

AutoNation (AN) stock forecast, based on 34 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $248.00, with a high of $300.00 and a low of $230.00. This represents a 30.29% increase from the last price of $190.34.

$100 $140 $180 $220 $260 $300 High: $300 Avg: $248 Low: $230 Last Closed Price: $190.34

AN Stock Rating

AutoNation stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 20 Buy (58.82%), 11 Hold (32.35%), 3 Sell (8.82%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 34 0 3 11 20 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAutoNation30.29%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks34.29%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-48
Avg Price Target-$232.25$241.50
Last Closing Price$190.34$190.34$190.34
Upside/Downside-22.02%26.88%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 26345--12
Feb, 26345--12
Jan, 26246--12
Dec, 25256--13
Nov, 25156--12
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Feb 11, 2026Stephens$232.00$208.4911.28%21.89%
Feb 08, 2026Colin LanganWells Fargo$230.00$216.656.16%20.84%
Jan 21, 2026Barclays$245.00$215.2913.80%28.72%
Jan 12, 2026Wells Fargo$222.00$216.382.60%16.63%
Dec 08, 2025Morgan Stanley$233.00$215.588.08%22.41%
Nov 24, 2025Evercore ISI$300.00$206.7845.08%57.61%
Nov 11, 2025John BabcockBarclays$250.00$191.7530.38%31.34%
Oct 15, 2025Wells Fargo$220.00$220.99-0.45%15.58%
Oct 14, 2024John MurphyBank of America Securities$215.00$165.3230.05%12.96%
Sep 25, 2024Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$200.00$178.5012.04%5.08%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 24, 2025Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 11, 2025BarclaysOverweightinitialise
Oct 30, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Sep 25, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 14, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
May 14, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Apr 23, 2025CitigroupBuyinitialise
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Sep 12, 2024RBC CapitalSector Performinitialise
Jun 10, 2024Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$15 $18 $21 $24 $27 $30 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$18.50$24.47$22.89$17.09$17.04---
Avg Forecast$17.49$24.13$22.91$16.83$18.39$20.91$24.10$25.90
High Forecast$18.16$25.24$23.00$16.96$19.74$21.24$25.50$27.40
Low Forecast$16.96$23.13$22.79$16.61$17.02$20.57$22.77$24.46
Surprise %5.77%1.41%-0.09%1.54%-7.34%---

Revenue Forecast

$25B $26B $27B $29B $30B $31B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$25.84B$26.98B$26.95B$26.77B$27.63B---
Avg Forecast$25.64B$26.76B$26.88B$26.35B$26.85B$27.31B$29.10B$29.59B
High Forecast$26.40B$27.71B$26.99B$26.42B$28.03B$27.63B$30.02B$30.91B
Low Forecast$25.04B$25.91B$26.70B$26.19B$25.97B$26.98B$28.18B$28.33B
Surprise %0.81%0.85%0.24%1.59%2.90%---

Net Income Forecast

$600M $760M $920M $1B $1B $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.37B$1.38B$1.02B$692.20M$649.10M---
Avg Forecast$785.11M$1.11B$1.02B$753.57M$825.32M$938.85M$1.08B$1.16B
High Forecast$815.56M$1.33B$1.22B$761.47M$886.27M$953.88M$1.15B$1.23B
Low Forecast$761.32M$889.25M$816.16M$745.67M$764.37M$923.81M$1.02B$1.10B
Surprise %74.88%23.92%0.09%-8.14%-21.35%---

AN Forecast FAQ

Is AutoNation stock a buy?

AutoNation stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 34 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 20 Buy, 11 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that AutoNation is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is AutoNation's price target?

AutoNation's price target, set by 34 Wall Street analysts, averages $248 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $230 at the low end to $300 at the high end, suggesting a potential 30.29% change from the previous closing price of $190.34.

How does AutoNation stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

AutoNation's stock forecast shows a 30.29% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (34.29%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for AutoNation over the past three months?

  • March 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 41.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 41.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 16.67% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is AutoNation’s EPS forecast?

AutoNation's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $20.91, marking a 22.71% increase from the reported $17.04 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $24.1 in 2027, and $25.9 in 2028.

What is AutoNation’s revenue forecast?

AutoNation's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $27.31B, reflecting a -1.18% decrease from the reported $27.63B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $29.1B, and $29.59B for 2028.

What is AutoNation’s net income forecast?

AutoNation's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $938.85M, representing an 44.64% increase from the reported $649.1M in 2025. Projections indicate $1.08B in 2027, and $1.16B in 2028.