Nama's AI scorecard currently rates AutoNation Sell (3.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is AN's P/E ratio?

AutoNation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.0.

When does AN report earnings?

AutoNation's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $5.25.

What is the AN price target?

The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $216.50, with a range of $175.00 – $250.00.

Is AN Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads AutoNation as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

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AutoNation (AN)

Consumer Cyclical · Auto Truck Dealerships · NYSE

AutoNation (AN) is a Consumer Cyclical company in the Auto Truck Dealerships industry. It has a market capitalization of $5.88B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of -2.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 3.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Sell, 3.5 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the trailing band of its market.

AI scorecard

Sell · 3.5/10

Negative, at the mild end of Sell. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Trailing · -18.1% over 12 months ex. last

Bottom 20% of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-22.0%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$5.88B
Trailing P/E	9.0
Price / book	2.6
Price / sales	0.2
FCF yield	-2.8%
Dividend yield	—
Gross margin	18.0%
Operating margin	4.7%
Net margin	2.5%
Revenue growth (YoY)	+3.2%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	+0.8%
EPS growth (YoY)	+15.8%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	0.8
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Auto Truck Dealerships

AN earnings

Next report: Feb 12, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $5.25). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Oct 30, 2026	$5.11	$5.08	+0.6%	$7.01B
Q2 2026	Jul 31, 2026	$5.56	$5.46	+1.8%	—
Q1 2026	May 1, 2026	$4.69	$4.61	+1.7%	$6.55B
Q4 2025	Feb 6, 2026	$5.08	$4.88	+4.1%	$6.93B

AN analyst price target

Median target $216.50 from 12 analysts, ranging $175.00 – $250.00.

Auto Truck Dealerships peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
CVNA	Carvana	$109.76B	37.0
PAG	Penske Automotive Group	$13.94B	16.5
KMX	CarMax	$7.31B	15.5
LAD	Lithia Motors	$6.68B	9.0
RUSHA	Rush Enterprises	$5.16B	17.2
VVV	Valvoline	$4.44B	19.3
OPLN	OPENLANE	$4.17B	24.0
ABG	Asbury Automotive Group	$3.64B	8.1

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AN FAQ

Is AN a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates AutoNation Sell (3.5 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is AN's P/E ratio?: AutoNation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 9.0.
When does AN report earnings?: AutoNation's next scheduled report is on Feb 12, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $5.25.
What is the AN price target?: The median analyst price target from 12 analysts is $216.50, with a range of $175.00 – $250.00.
Is AN Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads AutoNation as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.