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.
Momentum Indicator for AN turns negative, indicating new downward trend
AN saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on February 09, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 92 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 92 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AN turned negative on January 26, 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 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
AN moved below its 50-day moving average on February 09, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for AN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on February 04, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
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 .
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 59 cases where AN's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that 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 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
AN may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 251 cases where AN Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
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 81, 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 PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. AN’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to 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 (3.062) is normal, around the industry mean (7.892). P/E Ratio (12.126) is within average values for comparable stocks, (45.615). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.830) is also within normal values, averaging (0.881). AN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.029). P/S Ratio (0.285) is also within normal values, averaging (213.982).
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a retaier and a distributer of automobiles
Industry AutomotiveAftermarket
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