AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
NYSE: AN · Real-Time Price · USD
215.43
+3.03 (1.43%)
At close: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
210.20
-5.23 (-2.43%)
Pre-market: Aug 4, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT
AutoNation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 14 analysts polled by S&P Global, AutoNation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $246.92. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 14.62% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $210 (-2.52%) and the highest is $300 (+39.26%).
Price Target: $246.92 (+14.62%)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for AutoNation stock is "Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to outperform the market over the next twelve months.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Reiterates $202 → $224 | Hold | Reiterates | $202 → $224 | +3.98% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $260 | Buy | Maintains | $260 | +20.69% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Northcoast Research | Northcoast Research | Buy Upgrades $240 | Buy | Upgrades | $240 | +11.41% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| UBS | UBS | Buy Initiates $234 | Buy | Initiates | $234 | +8.62% | May 27, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Reiterates $269 → $287 | Buy | Reiterates | $269 → $287 | +33.22% | May 14, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
27.66B
from 27.63B
Increased by 0.09%
Revenue Next Year
28.77B
from 27.66B
Increased by 4.02%
EPS This Year
21.82
from 20.22
Increased by 7.94%
EPS Next Year
24.43
from 21.82
Increased by 11.95%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.