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 RSI Indicator peaks and leaves overbought zone
The 10-day RSI Oscillator for AN moved out of overbought territory on July 15, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is shifting from an upward trend to a downward trend. Traders may want to look at selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 35 instances where the indicator moved out of the overbought zone. In of the 35 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a move down at .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on July 17, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on AN as a result. In of 89 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AN turned negative on July 15, 2025. 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 52 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 52 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 .
AN broke above its upper Bollinger Band on July 02, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator is in the oversold zone. Keep an eye out for a move up in the foreseeable future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AN advanced for three days, in of 329 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 275 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 75, placing this stock better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 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 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 (3.106) is normal, around the industry mean (10.933). P/E Ratio (7.252) is within average values for comparable stocks, (34.982). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.581) is also within normal values, averaging (2.738). AN has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.034). P/S Ratio (0.275) is also within normal values, averaging (20.235).
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a retaier and a distributer of automobiles
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