AutoNation (AN, $154.75) beats Q4 earnings expectations
AutoNation posted a historically high fourth-quarter earnings, on the back of higher prices for cars.
The automotive retail company’s adjusted profit came in at $6.37 a share, exceeding the consensus expectation of $5.83 (based on FactSet poll) The figure is also its highest ever for a fourth quarter.
Revenue climbed +2% from the year-ago quarter to $6.7 billion, thanks to the rise in average selling prices for vehicles, as indicated by the company. The Street consensus was $6.5 billion.
While retail sales of AutoNation’s used-vehicle fell -8% to $2.2 billion, its new-vehicle revenue was up +8% year-over-year to $3.1 billion. The after-sales segment, offering car repair and maintenance, was 7% higher year-over-year.
AN's Stochastic Oscillator is sitting in oversold zone for 2 days
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on July 02, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AN as a result. In of 90 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AN advanced for three days, in of 334 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AN turned negative on June 30, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AN declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AN entered a downward trend on July 02, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 77, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.830) is normal, around the industry mean (3.269). P/E Ratio (10.211) is within average values for comparable stocks, (24.456). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.694) is also within normal values, averaging (0.798). AN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.018). P/S Ratio (0.254) is also within normal values, averaging (0.936).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. AN’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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General Information
a retaier and a distributer of automobiles
Industry AutomotiveAftermarket
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