AutoNation Inc (NYSE: AN) has reported E.P.S. of $5.65 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $4.66 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 21%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $4.85, this was a premium of $0.80. For the latest four quarters through September 30, E.P.S. were $17.05 compared to $17.48 a year ago — a decline of -2%.
Recent Price Action
AutoNation Inc (NYSE: AN) stock closed at $208.67 on 10/23/25 after a decline of -3.6%. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by unusually high trading volume at 189% of normal. The stock has declined -3.7% during the last week but has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
AutoNation has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing consistent signals. AutoNation has a slightly positive Power Rating of 65 and a good Appreciation Score of 71, triggering the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
Be the first to comment