AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

In the past six months, AutoNation's stock has seen some fluctuations. As of May 8, 2026, the stock was up 4.60% over the past 30 days and up 14.66% over the past 12 months. On May 1, 2026, AutoNation reported its First Quarter 2026 results with an EPS of $4.69 and revenue of $6.55 billion. In Q1 2025, the company reported $6.7 billion in revenue, a 4% increase year-over-year on a same-store basis, with new vehicle unit volume up 7% and after-sales up 8%. The company's stock price as of April 27, 2026, was $204.00 per share, an increase of 18.80% from April 28, 2025.

The automotive retail industry, including AutoNation, experiences demand seasonality. Historically, AutoNation's seasonal charts suggest a period of seasonal strength for its stock between April 6 and July 8. The broader Consumer Discretionary sector typically experiences seasonal strength from October 17 to April 12. AutoNation's customer financial services profitability also increased on a per-unit basis sequentially for the second consecutive quarter.

AutoNation, Inc. is an American automotive retailer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating in the consumer discretionary sector. The company provides a comprehensive automotive solution through new and used vehicle sales, financing and insurance products, and parts and service operations. AutoNation offers vehicles from various manufacturers and provides financing through partnerships and its own finance company. The company also operates service centers and is expanding its focus on hybrid and electric vehicles and digital capabilities.

AutoNation's operations are primarily in major metropolitan markets within the Sunbelt region of the United States. As of December 31, 2025, the company operated 271 retail stores, with significant revenue contributions from Florida, Texas, and California. As of December 31, 2024, AutoNation managed 325 new vehicle franchises across 243 stores in 17 states, representing 31 different new vehicle brands. The company also has branded collision centers, used vehicle stores, auction operations, and parts distribution centers. AutoNation has over 300 locations in 20 states.

AutoNation has maintained a strong brand reputation, being recognized as an industry leader. In September 2023, AutoNation was named an Industry Leader in Reputation's 2023 Automotive Reputation Report, ranking No. 1 in the Public Dealer Group category. AutoNation also received the 900 & 800 Award from Reputation, given to dealerships with a Reputation Score of 800 or higher. The company's "DRVPNK" initiative has raised over $45 million for cancer-related causes, contributing positively to its brand image.

AutoNation's ownership is heavily dominated by institutional investors, who collectively held a substantial majority of the company's stock. As of April 30, 2026, AutoNation had 534 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 24,799,971 shares. Major institutional shareholders include Cascade Investment, L.L.C., The Vanguard Group Inc., and BlackRock, Inc. Individual insider ownership also represents a significant portion, accounting for 12.48% of the shares as of August 2, 2025.