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AutoNation (AN) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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AN Stock Forecast

AutoNation (AN) stock forecast, based on 32 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $220.00, with a high of $220.00 and a low of $220.00. This represents a 12.77% increase from the last price of $195.08.

$145 $160 $175 $190 $205 $220 High: $220 Avg: $220 Low: $220 Last Closed Price: $195.08

AN Stock Rating

AutoNation stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (53.12%), 12 Hold (37.50%), 3 Sell (9.38%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 32 0 3 12 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

AN Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAutoNation12.77%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 9.59%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks16.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts111
Avg Price Target$220.00$220.00$220.00
Last Closing Price$195.08$195.08$195.08
Upside/Downside12.77%12.77%12.77%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 25156--12
Sep, 25166--13
Aug, 25166--13
Jul, 25167--14
Jun, 25167--14
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 15, 2025Wells Fargo$220.00$220.99-0.45%12.77%
Oct 14, 2024John MurphyBank of America Securities$215.00$165.3230.05%10.21%
Sep 25, 2024Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$200.00$178.5012.04%2.52%
Sep 12, 2024Steven ShemeshRBC Capital$107.00$158.67-32.56%-45.15%
Sep 12, 2024Jeff LickStephens$394.00$158.75148.19%101.97%
Apr 17, 2024Ronald JewsikowGuggenheim$169.00$154.609.31%-13.37%
Jul 21, 2023Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$96.00$176.92-45.74%-50.79%
Jan 13, 2023Colin LanganWells Fargo$126.00$115.928.70%-35.41%
Jul 23, 2022Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$104.00$117.07-11.16%-46.69%
Jul 22, 2022Guggenheim$213.00$118.5679.66%9.19%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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
Apr 17, 2024GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jul 21, 2023GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Jul 03, 2023BenchmarkBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $6 $12 $18 $24 $30 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.32$18.50$24.47$22.74-----
Avg Forecast$6.68$17.49$24.13$22.91$16.83$18.39$20.91$24.10$25.90
High Forecast$6.94$18.16$25.24$23.00$16.96$19.74$21.24$25.50$27.40
Low Forecast$6.48$16.96$23.13$22.79$16.61$17.02$20.57$22.77$24.46
Surprise %-35.33%5.77%1.41%-0.74%-----

Revenue Forecast

$15B $19B $23B $27B $31B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$20.39B$25.84B$26.98B$26.95B-----
Avg Forecast$20.17B$25.64B$26.76B$26.88B$26.35B$26.85B$27.31B$29.10B$29.59B
High Forecast$20.77B$26.40B$27.71B$26.99B$26.42B$28.03B$27.63B$30.02B$30.91B
Low Forecast$19.70B$25.04B$25.91B$26.70B$26.19B$25.97B$26.98B$28.18B$28.33B
Surprise %1.10%0.81%0.85%0.24%-----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $300M $600M $900M $1B $2B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$381.60M$1.37B$1.38B$1.02B-----
Avg Forecast$543.53M$785.11M$1.11B$1.02B$753.57M$825.32M$938.85M$1.08B$1.16B
High Forecast$709.96M$815.56M$1.33B$1.22B$761.47M$886.27M$953.88M$1.15B$1.23B
Low Forecast$377.10M$761.32M$889.25M$816.16M$745.67M$764.37M$923.81M$1.02B$1.10B
Surprise %-29.79%74.88%23.92%0.09%-----

AN Forecast FAQ

Is AutoNation stock a buy?

AutoNation stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 32 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, 12 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 32 Wall Street analysts, averages $220 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $220 at the low end to $220 at the high end, suggesting a potential 12.77% change from the previous closing price of $195.08.

How does AutoNation stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

AutoNation's stock forecast shows a 12.77% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (9.59%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (16.76%).

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

  • October 2025: 8.33% Strong Buy, 41.67% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% 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 2025 is $18.39, marking a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $20.91 in 2026, $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 2025 is $26.85B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $27.31B, followed by $29.1B for 2027, and $29.59B for 2028.

What is AutoNation’s net income forecast?

AutoNation's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $825.32M, representing a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2024. Projections indicate $938.85M in 2026, $1.08B in 2027, and $1.16B in 2028.