AutoNation, Inc.

ANNYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto & Truck Dealerships

$159.80- (-)1Y −25.20%

As of Oct 15, 2026 close

Market cap: $5.40B
P/E (TTM): 6.97
Forward P/E: 6.06
Dividend yield: -
52-week range: $151.82$235.81
Volume (live): -
Avg. volume (3M): 622.22K

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for AutoNation, Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 9 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 9 unique analysts

(12 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$223.25

+39.71% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest AN Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 7, 2026	Joseph Spak	UBS	Maintains	Buy	$248.00 → $213.00 −35.00 (−14.1%)
Oct 6, 2026	John Babcock	Barclays	Maintains	Buy	$260.00 → $230.00 −30.00 (−11.5%)
Oct 6, 2026	Rajat Gupta CFA	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$210.00 → $185.00 −25.00 (−11.9%)
Oct 5, 2026	Daniela Haigian	Morgan Stanley	Downgrades	Hold	$250.00 → $175.00 −75.00 (−30.0%)
Sep 21, 2026	Michael Ward	Citi	Maintains	Buy	$290.00 → $255.00 −35.00 (−12.1%)
Aug 12, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Aug 11, 2026	Taylor Conrad	Argus Research	Reiterates	Buy	$241.00 → $246.00 +5.00 (+2.1%)
Aug 10, 2026	Jeff Lick	Stephens	Maintains	Hold	$220.00 → $232.00 +12.00 (+5.5%)
Aug 10, 2026	Taylor Conrad	Argus Research	Initiates Coverage	Buy	$241.00 → $246.00 +5.00 (+2.1%)
Aug 4, 2026	Alexander Perry	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$250.00
Aug 4, 2026	Rajat Gupta CFA	JP Morgan	Maintains	Buy	$235.00 → $210.00 −25.00 (−10.6%)
Aug 3, 2026	Alexander Perry	BofA Securities	Reiterates	Buy	$250.00

Joseph Spak

UBS

BuyMaintains

$248.00 → $213.00

Oct 7

John Babcock

Barclays

BuyMaintains

$260.00 → $230.00

Oct 6

Rajat Gupta CFA

JP Morgan

BuyMaintains

$210.00 → $185.00

Oct 6

Daniela Haigian

Morgan Stanley

HoldDowngrades

$250.00 → $175.00

Oct 5

Michael Ward

Citi

BuyMaintains

$290.00 → $255.00

Sep 21

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Aug 12

Taylor Conrad

Argus Research

BuyReiterates

$241.00 → $246.00

Aug 11

Jeff Lick

Stephens

HoldMaintains

$220.00 → $232.00

Aug 10

Taylor Conrad

Argus Research

BuyInitiates Coverage

$241.00 → $246.00

Aug 10

Alexander Perry

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$250.00

Aug 4

Rajat Gupta CFA

JP Morgan

BuyMaintains

$235.00 → $210.00

Aug 4

Alexander Perry

BofA Securities

BuyReiterates

$250.00

Aug 3

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for AN?

The analyst consensus rating for AN is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 9 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for AN?

The average 12-month price target for AN is $223.25, representing an upside of 39.7% from the Oct 15, 2026 close of $159.80.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.