Q1 EPS Estimates for AutoNation Increased by Seaport Res Ptn

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) – Equities researchers at Seaport Res Ptn lifted their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for AutoNation in a note issued to investors on Sunday, April 20th. Seaport Res Ptn analyst G. Chin now forecasts that the company will earn $4.28 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $4.12. The consensus estimate for AutoNation’s current full-year earnings is $18.15 per share. Seaport Res Ptn also issued estimates for AutoNation’s Q2 2025 earnings at $4.04 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $4.48 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $4.90 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $17.70 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $19.39 EPS.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Guggenheim cut their target price on AutoNation from $212.00 to $183.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of AutoNation from $195.00 to $175.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 27th. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on shares of AutoNation from $194.00 to $176.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Monday. Stephens boosted their price target on shares of AutoNation from $195.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 12th. Finally, Evercore ISI increased their price objective on AutoNation from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 18th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and four have issued a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $198.43.

AutoNation Price Performance

AutoNation stock opened at $169.03 on Tuesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $170.33 and its 200-day simple moving average is $172.58. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, a quick ratio of 0.21 and a current ratio of 0.74. AutoNation has a 1 year low of $148.33 and a 1 year high of $198.50. The company has a market capitalization of $6.63 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.98, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 1.15.

AutoNation (NYSE:AN) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 11th. The company reported $4.97 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $4.26 by $0.71. AutoNation had a return on equity of 30.48% and a net margin of 2.59%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AutoNation

Several large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Boston Partners boosted its position in shares of AutoNation by 12.6% during the 4th quarter. Boston Partners now owns 1,814,228 shares of the company’s stock worth $309,312,000 after acquiring an additional 203,335 shares in the last quarter. Brave Warrior Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in AutoNation by 50.3% in the fourth quarter. Brave Warrior Advisors LLC now owns 1,461,213 shares of the company’s stock valued at $248,172,000 after purchasing an additional 488,904 shares in the last quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. increased its stake in AutoNation by 63.0% in the fourth quarter. Alyeska Investment Group L.P. now owns 1,104,934 shares of the company’s stock valued at $187,662,000 after purchasing an additional 426,882 shares during the last quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its position in shares of AutoNation by 23.3% during the 4th quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 851,870 shares of the company’s stock worth $144,682,000 after buying an additional 160,794 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. lifted its position in shares of AutoNation by 422.7% during the 4th quarter. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. now owns 575,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $97,658,000 after buying an additional 465,000 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 94.62% of the company’s stock.

AutoNation Company Profile

AutoNation, Inc, through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services.