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AN today

$187.21+$3.07 (+1.67%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourExpanding

1 hourLeaning Bullish

15 minBullish

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns up above $167.97

Key levels

Resistance$202.10

Resistance$193.92

Support$182.09

Support$167.97

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystMorgan Stanley keeps AutoNation at Equal-Weight, lifts target to $182

AnalystMorgan Stanley keeps Equal-Weight on AutoNation, lifts price target to $182

SEC FilingAutonation, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)

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About AutoNation

AutoNation is a U.S. automotive retailer that runs franchised dealerships, pre-owned sales outlets, body shops, auction sites, and parts warehouses. It retails cars and trucks from domestic, import, and luxury brands, and offers maintenance, collision repair, wholesale parts, and vehicle financing and protection products. Buyers include everyday consumers plus repair shops and other businesses needing parts. Its locations are mainly in large metro areas, largely across the Sunbelt.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 12, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical

AUTONATION, INC. (AN)

$187.21+3.07 (+1.67%)
WATCHLISTGrade: ARisk: MEDIUM
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
160.0167.1174.1181.1187.21Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High187.26
Low180.64
Open183.14
Volume365K
Avg Vol554K
VWAP185.23
30d High188.12
30d Low153.01
30d Chg+13.47%

What Is the Price Target for AN?

SEPT Low Target

$195.50

SEPT Mid Target

$230.00

SEPT High Target

$264.50

Analyst Consensus

$230.00

Current: $187.21Upside: +22.9%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is AN a Buy or Sell Right Now?

75
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 3.2% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.
  • •SEC filings signal active product innovation — 1 new product/expansion keywords detected in 10-K. R&D investment stable.

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Is AN Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$236.32

40

Moat Score

NARROW

5/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with AN?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

ACCUMULATING

Short Squeeze Risk

HIGH

Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
EDMUNDS C COLEMANofficerBuy250$46KNov 3, 2026
EDMUNDS C COLEMANofficerBuy300$55KNov 3, 2026
Szlosek Thomas AofficerBuy556$100KNov 3, 2026
Szlosek Thomas AofficerBuy541$100KNov 3, 2026
Manley Michael Markdirector officerBuy3,708$682KNov 2, 2026
Manley Michael Markdirector officerBuy1,892$349KNov 2, 2026
Szlosek Thomas AofficerBuy551$100KNov 2, 2026
PARENT JEFFofficerBuy288-Nov 1, 2026
PARENT JEFFofficerSale114$20KNov 1, 2026

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AN Growth Story

Revenue YoY

3.2%

3yr Revenue CAGR

0.8%

EPS Growth YoY

0.71%

FCF Growth YoY

-1331.2%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

Dark Pool Trades for AN

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:00:35$187.213,800$$711KBUY
21:00:29$187.211,880$$352KBUY
19:16:46$184.251,270$$234KSELL
19:06:37$184.041,335$$246KSELL
15:16:14$181.361,053$$191KMIDPOINT

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Options Flow for AN

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
PUT$140Jan 1565$$2253SWEEP
CALL$200Dec 1837$$5202SWEEP
CALL$175Jan 1565$$244.4K149BLOCK
CALL$200Jan 1565$$73.0K149BLOCK
CALL$175Jan 1565$$164.6K100BLOCK

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AN — frequently asked questions

What is AN stock price today?

AUTONATION, INC. (AN) is at $187.21, up 1.67% (+$3.07) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is AN stock moving today?

Latest AN news — Nov 9, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps AutoNation at Equal-Weight, lifts target to $182 · Nov 9, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps Equal-Weight on AutoNation, lifts price target to $182

What is the AN price target?

The average analyst price target for AN is $230.00, ranging from $175 to $255, based on 9 analysts. Latest: Evercore ISI Group maintains on Oct 12, 2026.

What do analysts rate AN?

Analyst ratings for AN: 0 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did AN beat earnings?

AN last reported on Jul 31, 2026: EPS $5.56 vs $5.48 expected — a beat of 1.5%.

What is AN's P/E ratio?

AN trades at a P/E of 7.9 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 17.7.

Does AN pay a dividend?

AN does not currently pay a dividend.

What are AN support and resistance levels?

Support: $182.09, $167.97, $151.82. Resistance: $193.92, $202.10, $213.21.

What are insiders doing with AN?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 0 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on AN?

Nov 9, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps AutoNation at Equal-Weight, lifts target to $182 · Nov 9, 2026: Morgan Stanley keeps Equal-Weight on AutoNation, lifts price target to $182 · Nov 4, 2026: Autonation, Inc. filed an insider trading report (Form 4)