AutoNation, Inc. (AN) shares fell 2.2% to $195.13 as of August 24, 2026, a modest decline from the prior close of $199.49. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for AN. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for AN, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
AN fell 2.2% to $195.13
AN fell 2.2% in its latest session, moving from $199.49 to $195.13.
Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
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No comparable peers
Market cap
$6.5B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$243
+24.5% vs price
Price chart
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What it means for AutoNation, Inc. investors
For AutoNation, Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +3.77% from $198.48 to $205.97 on 2026-07-22; AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +2.68% from $203.54 to $209.00 on July 16, 2026. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 2.2%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $243.00, implying +24.5% upside from $195.13. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (36/100). With earnings roughly 59 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
AN price reaction
AN last traded at $195.13, down $4.36 (-2.19%) from the previous close of $199.49.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AutoNation, Inc. (AN)
The consensus analyst price target on AutoNation, Inc. (AN) is $243.00, 24.5% above the recent $195.13. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 8 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on AN line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $243.00 implies +24.5% upside from $195.13.
+The Street's most bullish target is $260.00 (+33.2%).
+AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +3.77% from $198.48 to $205.97 on 2026-07-22.
▼ The bearish case
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 2.2%.
−AutoNation reported earnings today, triggering a 6.89% intraday decline to $199.87 from $214.65.
−AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved -3.80% from $205.72 to $197.91 on 2026-07-20.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Aug 24, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved -5.14% from $207.57 to $196.90 on 2026-08-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The stock reached a new 30-day low on modestly elevated volume (1.9x the 5-day average).
Material / Earnings2026-07-31
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +7.25% on 2026-07-31 after reporting Q2 FY2026 EPS of $5.56, beating consensus by 1.46% versus the $5.48 estimate. Volume was 2.5x the 5-day average, reflecting elevated trading interest.
Filings2026-07-31
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) filed a new 8-K on July 31, 2026. The filing does not specify the nature of the event triggering the disclosure.
Risk2026-07-31
AutoNation reported earnings today, triggering a 6.89% intraday decline to $199.87 from $214.65. Volume surged to 3.42x the time-adjusted average, indicating substantial investor repositioning following the results announcement.
Material / Earnings2026-07-30
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved -3.32% from $222.01 to $214.65 on 2026-07-30. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was 1.6x the 5-day average, indicating modestly elevated trading activity accompanying the decline.
Material / Earnings2026-07-29
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +3.98% from $221.18 to $229.98 on 2026-07-29, reaching a new 30-day high on elevated volume (2.1x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found ahead of earnings scheduled for 2026-07-31.
Material / Earnings2026-07-28
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +5.55% from $208.74 to $220.33 on 2026-07-28, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.5x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred three days before earnings are scheduled to be announced.
Material / Earnings2026-07-27
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) moved +0.29% from $211.59 to $212.20 on 2026-07-27, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-22 (est.)
in 59 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-10-30
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about AN
Why did AutoNation, Inc. (AN) stock move?
AN fell 2.2% to $195.13. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did AN stock fall?
AN lost 2.19% ($4.36) versus the prior close of $199.49, last trading at $195.13.
When is AutoNation, Inc.'s next earnings date?
AN's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-22 — about 59 days away.
What is the analyst price target for AN?
The consensus analyst price target for AN is $243.00, about 24.5% above the current $195.13. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 8 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks AN
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 17 tracked change events for AN, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of August 24, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
