Key Highlights:
- Robust Q1 2025 Performance: AutoNation sees a 7% boost in same-store new vehicle sales.
- Strategic Acquisitions: Expansion in Denver adds $220 million to annual revenue.
- Positive Analyst Outlook: Average price target suggests a 15.24% upside potential.
AutoNation Inc. (AN, Financial) has demonstrated a stellar start to 2025, showcasing impressive growth metrics that are capturing investor attention. A key highlight is the company's 7% increase in same-store new vehicle sales, accompanied by significant advancements in the Premium Luxury and Domestic categories. This growth is further bolstered by AutoNation's strategic acquisition of two Denver-based dealerships, projected to contribute an additional $220 million in annual revenue. With total revenue reaching $6.7 billion, the company sees a commendable 3% rise compared to the previous year, underscoring its strong market position.
Wall Street Analysts' Forecast
Turning to analyst insights, the one-year price targets from 10 distinguished analysts present an optimistic outlook for AutoNation Inc. (AN, Financial). The average target price stands at $199.40, with projections ranging from a high of $240.00 to a low of $175.00. This average target anticipates a potential upside of 15.24% from the current trading price of $173.03. Investors can explore a comprehensive range of estimate data by visiting the AutoNation Inc (AN) Forecast page.
Additionally, the consensus recommendation from 14 brokerage firms categorizes AutoNation Inc's (AN, Financial) stock with an average brokerage recommendation of 2.1, aligning with an "Outperform" status. This rating sits within a scale of 1 to 5, where a rating of 1 indicates a Strong Buy and a rating of 5 implies a Sell recommendation.
Diving into GuruFocus metrics, the estimated GF Value for AutoNation Inc. (AN, Financial) projects a value of $186.48 in one year. This suggests a favorable upside of 7.77% from the current price of $173.03. The GF Value serves as GuruFocus' estimation of a stock's fair trading value, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future business performance forecasts. Investors seeking more in-depth data can navigate to the AutoNation Inc (AN) Summary page.
