For its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31), AutoNation Inc (NYSE: AN) has reported a -9% decline in E.P.S. from $5.08 a year ago to $4.64 in the current quarter. Relative to the consensus estimate of $4.26, this was a premium of $0.38. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $16.92 compared to $22.87 a year ago — a decline of -26%.
Recent Price Action
AutoNation Inc (NYSE: AN) stock closed at $195.15 on 2/11/25 after an increase of 1.3%. Moreover, this advance was accompanied by exceptionally high trading volume at 270% of normal. The stock has performed in line with the market over the last nine months and has risen 4.8% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
AutoNation has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. AutoNation has a neutral Power Rating of 53 and a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 67, producing the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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