AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
NYSE: AN · Real-Time Price · USD
200.52
+0.10 (0.05%)
At close: Apr 10, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
200.52
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 10, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
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 $240.5, which forecasts a 19.94% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $183 and the highest is $300.
Price Target: $240.5 (+19.94%)
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 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $280 → $269 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $280 → $269 | +34.15% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $245 → $240 | Buy | Maintains | $245 → $240 | +19.69% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Maintains $233 → $238 | Buy | Maintains | $233 → $238 | +18.69% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Stephens & Co. | Hold Maintains $228 → $232 | Hold | Maintains | $228 → $232 | +15.70% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $222 → $230 | Hold | Maintains | $222 → $230 | +14.70% | Feb 9, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
28.87B
from 27.63B
Increased by 4.50%
Revenue Next Year
29.64B
from 28.87B
Increased by 2.66%
EPS This Year
22.21
from 17.04
Increased by 30.37%
EPS Next Year
24.68
from 22.21
Increased by 11.08%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 30.1B | 30.8B | |||
| Avg | 28.9B | 29.6B | |||
| Low | 26.7B | 27.3B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 9.1% | 6.8% | |||
| Avg | 4.5% | 2.7% | |||
| Low | -3.2% | -5.4% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 24.12 | 27.04 | |||
| Avg | 22.21 | 24.68 | |||
| Low | 20.48 | 21.36 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 41.5% | 21.7% | |||
| Avg | 30.4% | 11.1% | |||
| Low | 20.2% | -3.8% |
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.