Update shared on 12 Nov 2025
Fair value Increased 2.06%Analysts have raised their price target for AutoNation from $228.30 to $233.00. They cite slightly improved revenue growth expectations, even though there is a marginal decrease in projected profit margins.
What's in the News
- AutoNation increased its share repurchase program by $1 billion, bringing total authorization to $11.5 billion (company announcement).
- From July to October 2025, AutoNation repurchased 1,234,984 shares for $269.24 million. The company has completed the buyback of over 170 million shares since 2007 (company update).
- The company is actively seeking mergers and acquisitions and has spent about $350 million on transactions in Denver and Chicago so far this year (Q3 2025 conference call).
- AutoNation opened a newly redeveloped Porsche Newport Beach retail and service center, which offers concierge service, premium amenities, and community events (company press release).
- In September 2025, AutoNation acquired two luxury dealerships in Chicago. These dealerships represent $325 million in annual revenue and expand the company's presence to 10 locations in the area (company press release).
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen slightly from $228.30 to $233.00 per share.
- Discount Rate increased marginally from 11.88% to 11.90%.
- Revenue Growth expectation edged up from 3.15% to 3.22%.
- Net Profit Margin slipped modestly from 2.99% to 2.98%.
- Future P/E ratio increased from 10.11x to 10.36x.
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