AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
NYSE: AN · Real-Time Price · USD
164.99
+7.55 (4.80%)
Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
AutoNation Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 13 analysts polled by S&P Global, AutoNation stock has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $245.67. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 48.90% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $210 (+27.28%) and the highest is $300 (+81.83%).
Price Target: $245.67 (+48.90%)
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 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Buy | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Hold | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $290 → $255 | Buy | Maintains | $290 → $255 | +54.55% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Barclays | Barclays | Buy Maintains $260 | Buy | Maintains | $260 | +57.59% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Argus Research | Buy Reiterates $241 → $246 | Buy | Reiterates | $241 → $246 | +49.10% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Stephens | Stephens | Hold Maintains $220 → $232 | Hold | Maintains | $220 → $232 | +40.61% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Buy Reiterates $240 → $250 | Buy | Reiterates | $240 → $250 | +51.52% | Aug 6, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
27.80B
from 27.63B
Increased by 0.60%
Revenue Next Year
28.78B
from 27.80B
Increased by 3.54%
EPS This Year
21.55
from 20.22
Increased by 6.58%
EPS Next Year
24.73
from 21.55
Increased by 14.75%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.