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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 $243.00, with a high of $260.00 and a low of $202.00. This represents a 16.10% increase from the last price of $209.30.

$100 $140 $180 $220 $260 $300 High: $260 Avg: $243 Low: $202 Last Closed Price: $209.3

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
StockAutoNation16.10%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks20.74%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1719
Avg Price Target$246.00$243.00$240.53
Last Closing Price$209.30$209.30$209.30
Upside/Downside17.53%16.10%14.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26473--14
Aug, 26374--14
Jul, 26464--14
Jun, 26464--14
May, 26355--13
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 11, 2026Taylor ConradArgus Research$246.00$208.0918.22%17.53%
Aug 06, 2026Morgan Stanley$250.00$211.3318.30%19.45%
Aug 03, 2026Joseph SpakUBS$248.00$216.1314.75%18.49%
Aug 03, 2026Seaport Global$255.00$215.8318.15%21.83%
Jul 15, 2026Barclays$260.00$196.2832.46%24.22%
Jul 14, 2026Northcoast Research$240.00$193.4324.08%14.67%
Jul 06, 2026Wells Fargo$202.00$186.418.36%-3.49%
May 27, 2026Joseph SpakUBS$234.00$191.7622.03%11.80%
May 07, 2026Morgan Stanley$240.00$204.1617.55%14.67%
May 06, 2026John BabcockBarclays$255.00$202.2926.06%21.83%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 06, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 04, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Aug 03, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 03, 2026Seaport GlobalBuyBuyhold
Jul 15, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
May 27, 2026UBSBuyinitialise
May 14, 2026CitigroupBuyBuyhold
May 07, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold
May 06, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Feb 27, 2026Morgan StanleyOverweightOverweighthold

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 $243 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $202 at the low end to $260 at the high end, suggesting a potential 16.10% change from the previous closing price of $209.3.

How does AutoNation stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

AutoNation's stock forecast shows a 16.10% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (20.74%).

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

  • September 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 21.43% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 21.43% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 28.57% 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.