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AutoNation is upgraded to a "Strong Buy," trading at just 9.5x earnings with an 11.5% free cash flow yield. AN's business model is highly resilient, with maintenance and financing generating nearly 80% of gross profits and aftersales gross profit growing 6%. Buybacks remain aggressive, with share count down over 10% year-over-year and $800–$900 million in free cash flow targeted for 2026.

Caprock Group LLC acquired a new position in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 5,973 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,309,000. Other large investors have also made changes

Cookson Peirce and Co. Inc. acquired a new stake in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 5,212 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,140,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently

AutoNation's Q4 EPS beats estimates as profits rise 2%, but revenues fall to $6.93B, missing forecasts amid weaker new-vehicle sales.

AutoNation (NYSE: AN) executives highlighted what CEO Mike Manley called a "solid" fourth quarter and full year, pointing to revenue growth, higher adjusted earnings, and more than $1 billion in adjusted free cash flow despite a tougher sales environment and shifting demand in electrified vehicles. Full-year results: revenue up 3% and adjusted EPS up 16% Management