AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
NYSE: AN · Real-Time Price · USD
196.23
-1.88 (-0.95%)
Feb 25, 2026, 2:43 PM EST - Market open
AutoNation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 10 analysts that cover AutoNation stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $241.6, which forecasts a 23.12% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $183 and the highest is $300.
Price Target: $241.6 (+23.12%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for AutoNation stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Sep '25 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. | Stephens & Co. | Hold Maintains $228 → $232 | Hold | Maintains | $228 → $232 | +18.23% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $222 → $230 | Hold | Maintains | $222 → $230 | +17.21% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $250 → $245 | Buy | Maintains | $250 → $245 | +24.86% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | JP Morgan | Hold → Buy Upgrades $235 | Hold → Buy | Upgrades | $235 | +19.76% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $220 → $222 | Hold | Maintains | $220 → $222 | +13.14% | Jan 12, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
28.86B
from 27.63B
Increased by 4.44%
Revenue Next Year
29.62B
from 28.86B
Increased by 2.64%
EPS This Year
21.80
from 17.04
Increased by 27.91%
EPS Next Year
24.00
from 21.80
Increased by 10.10%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 30.1B | 30.9B | |||
| Avg | 28.9B | 29.6B | |||
| Low | 26.7B | 27.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.1% | 7.1% | |||
| Avg | 4.4% | 2.6% | |||
| Low | -3.2% | -5.3% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 23.82 | 26.57 | |||
| Avg | 21.80 | 24.00 | |||
| Low | 19.75 | 19.40 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 39.8% | 21.9% | |||
| Avg | 27.9% | 10.1% | |||
| Low | 15.9% | -11.0% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.