AutoNation (AN, $79.45) beats Q4 earnings expectations
AutoNation posted fourth quarter earnings that exceeded analysts’ expectations.
The automotive retailer’s adjusted earnings came in at $2.43 a share, well above analysts’ forecast of $2.01 a share.
Revenue of $5.79 billion, also beat analysts’ expectations of $5.56 billion.
Gross profit per vehicle at AutoNation increased +50% to $2775 from $919, the company said.
During the fourth quarter, AutoNation sold 3.1 million shares of its holding in Vroom for proceeds of $105 million; it realized a cash gain of $78 million. The company sold its remaining stake in Vroom for proceeds of $109 million and realized a cash gain of $87 million in 2021. So, the company realized a total cash gain of $165 million from this investment.
AutoNation plans to open five stores in the U.S. in Austin, Denver (2 stores), Phoenix, and San Antonio this year. It said it will add 10 new stores by the end of 2022.
In the long-term, AutoNation aims to retail more than 1 million combined new and used vehicle units per year.
AN's MACD Histogram crosses above signal line
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for AN turned positive on May 28, 2026. Looking at past instances where AN's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 45 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where AN's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 20 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 18, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AN as a result. In of 88 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 337 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day moving average for AN crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on May 18, 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 .
The Aroon Indicator for AN entered a downward trend on June 01, 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 79, 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 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 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 (3.268). P/E Ratio (10.211) is within average values for comparable stocks, (24.460). 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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is significantly overvalued 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.
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General Information
a retaier and a distributer of automobiles
Industry AutomotiveAftermarket
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