AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

AutoNation's stock has experienced fluctuations over the past six months. As of January 12, 2026, the closing stock price was $212.82, up 11.56% over the past 30 days and 21.62% over the past 12 months as of December 5, 2025. The 52-week high was $228.92 on September 4, 2025, and the 52-week low was $148.33 on April 7, 2025. On December 11, 2025, AutoNation announced the acquisition of Jerry's Toyota, expected to add approximately $123 million in annual revenue.

Specific details on demand seasonality for AutoNation's products and services are not extensively detailed, but the automotive retail industry can experience fluctuations based on economic conditions and consumer behavior. Demand for new vehicles and aftermarket services can offset declines in used-vehicle sales. AutoNation focuses on bolstering its service offerings and its diversified revenue model helps mitigate market fluctuations. AutoNation also needs to meet seasonal operating requirements, indicating some level of seasonality in its business.

AutoNation, Inc. is an American automotive retailer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, operating as a diversified automotive retailer with a focus on a one-stop automotive ecosystem. The company sells new and used vehicles across Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury segments and generates revenue from After-Sales and Customer Financial Services, including repair, maintenance, wholesale parts, collision services, and financing.

AutoNation concentrates its physical presence in the high-growth Sunbelt region of the United States. It manages a retail network of over 300 locations across 20 states, mainly in major metropolitan markets. As of December 2025, AutoNation expanded its Maryland footprint with the acquisition of Jerry's Toyota in Baltimore, renaming it AutoNation Toyota White Marsh, bringing their total locations in Maryland to 18.

AutoNation has maintained a strong brand reputation, being named America's Most Admired Automotive Retailer on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list for the fifth consecutive year as of January 31, 2025. In September 2022, AutoNation was recognized as an Industry Leader in Reputation's 2022 Automotive Reputation Report, ranking No. 1 in the Public Dealer Group category. The company achieved a milestone of 1 Million 5-Star Reviews in June 2023 and its DRV PNK initiative has raised over $40 million for cancer research and treatment.

AutoNation, Inc. is predominantly owned by institutional investors, holding 94.62% of the stock as of August 15, 2025. Major institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc., BlackRock, Inc., Boston Partners, and Dimensional Fund Advisors Lp. Individual insiders account for 12.47% of ownership as of November 2025.