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AutoNation is the second largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2023 revenue of about $27 billion and over 250 dealerships, plus 53 collision centers. The firm also has 23 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors all across 21 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) spun off its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.

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Seaport Global analyst Glenn Chin maintains AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $180 to $200.

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<li>Stifel increased the price target for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DLR#NYSE">DLR</a>) from $195 to $205. Stifel analyst Erik Rasmussen maintained a Buy rating. Digital Realty Trust shares closed at $185.91 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DLR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>B. Riley Securities raised Wix.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WIX#NASDAQ">WIX</a>) price target from $190 to $220. B. Riley Securities analyst Naved Khan maintained a Buy rating. Wix.com shares settled at $210.27 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WIX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Rosenblatt increased NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) price target from $200 to $220. Rosenblatt analyst Hans Mosesmann maintained a Buy rating. Nvidia shares closed at $145.89 on Wednesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NVDA/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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<li>Guggenheim cut the price target for AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from $190 to $189. Guggenheim analyst Ali Faghri maintained a Buy rating. AutoNation shares settled at $164.85 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Guggenheim analyst Ali Faghri maintains AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $190 to $189.

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JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintains AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $190 to $180.

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AutoNation shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q3 financial results.

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The Dow traded up 0.34% to 42,517.13 while the NASDAQ rose 1.25% to 18,646.04. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.70% to 5,850.51.
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AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) reported downbeat third-quarter results.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.02, missing the street view of $4.38. Quarterly sales of $6.586 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.71 billion.
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AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) shares are trading lower after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41540861/autonation-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the company reported third-quarter results.</a>
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $4.02, missing the street view of $4.38. Quarterly sales of $6.586 billion missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.71 billion.
The third quarter results were negatively affected by the lingering impact of the CDK outage in July, which reduced earnings per share by approximately $0.21.
Domestic Segment revenues were $1.8 billion, down 10.5%; Import Segment revenues were $2.0 billion, down 1.5%; and Premium Luxury Segment revenues were $2.4 billion, down 3.6%.
Gross profit slumped 9% year over year to $1.182 billion, while adjusted operating income fell 23% to $320.3 million.
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New vehicle gross profit decreased by $74 million, reflecting a gross profit per vehicle retailed of $2,804, down from $4,025 a year ago, despite a 1% increase in unit sales.
Used vehicle gross profit fell by $17 million, with gross profit per vehicle retailed at $1,589 compared to $1,746 last year, alongside an 8% decline in unit sales.
In contrast, after-sales gross profit rose by $12 million, or 2%, reaching $558 million, driven by higher revenue and a 50-basis point increase in margin.
During the quarter, AutoNation divested seven Domestic stores and one Import store, which represented a total of 11 franchises.
As a result of these divestitures, the company received net proceeds of&nbsp;$156 million&nbsp;and recognized a pre-tax gain of&nbsp;$53.9 million.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $60.2 million, while inventory totaled $3.530 billion.
Price Action: AN shares are trading lower by 4.07% to $156.54 premarket at last check Friday.
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Investors could see a second straight day of an opening in the green on Wall Street as the index futures point to a positive start on Friday. Treasury yields started cooling again after scaling three-month highs.
While Friday is a little light on the earnings side, consumer sentiment data and a speech by Boston Fed President Susan Collins could set the tone for the markets for the last day of the week.
All three major indices could close in the red for this week after surging for six consecutive weeks.
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In premarket trading on Thursday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.30% to $580.95 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) surged 0.32% to $493.91, according to<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag"> Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
EV giant Tesla Inc.'s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares witnessed their best single-day gain in over a decade after the Elon Musk-led EV giant blew past expectations.
A tightly packed week of earnings is now drawing to a close, with nearly a third of S&amp;P 500 companies having reported their results. According to FactSet data, more than 70% of these companies have managed to beat expectations in terms of profits.
The S&amp;P 500 ended its 3-day losing streak while the Nasdaq Composite maintained its momentum on the back of Tesla and other tech stocks.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 15,000 from the prior week to 227,000 during the period ending Oct. 19, compared to market estimates of 242,000.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, industrials, and utilities stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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Insights From Analysts:
Following six consecutive weeks of gains, the markets have remained gloomy this week, with tech stocks offering some respite amid sideways movements in most other sectors.
Benchmark US 10-year treasury yields continued to cool down after scaling three-month highs.
On the economic data front, the S&amp;P Global flash manufacturing PMI rose to 47.8 in October versus a 15-month low level of 47.3 in September, while services PMI increased to 55.3 in October from 55.2 in the prior month.
"The election itself can be a bit of a hairy situation. I think right now, although the market sort of has been pricing in some Trump trades, I think the polls are still telling you that it&#8217;s a coin toss," Interactive Brokers chief strategist Steve Sosnick <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/3-things-could-cause-market-213000687.html">said</a> in an interview with Market Domination.
On the other hand, despite the Tesla stock "firing on all cylinders" and turning positive year-to-date after Thursday's rally, fund manager Louis Navellier thinks the EV giant still <a href="https://investorplace.com/market360/2024/10/teslas-earnings-boost-stock-amid-robotaxi-innovations/">has</a> to improve its fundamentals before going long on the stock.
"Now is not a good time to buy Tesla. I would wait for its fundamentals to improve further before investing in the company."
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Upcoming Economic Data:
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<li>Data on durable goods orders is scheduled to be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Data on consumer sentiment is scheduled to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>University of Michigan (UoM) is scheduled to release one and five-year inflation expectations at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Boston Fed President Susan Collins is scheduled to speak at 11 a.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Tesla will stay in focus after the stock registered its best single-day gains in over a decade, a day after beating margin and EPS estimates in its third-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>Capri Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPRI#NYSE">CPRI</a>) tumbled over 46% in premarket trading after a judge blocked its acquisition by fashion group Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>).</li>
<li>Spirit Airlines Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAVE#NYSE">SAVE</a>) stock surged over 11% in premarket trading after the carrier announced the sale of 23 Airbus A320 aircraft worth $519 million. It also announced job cuts.</li>
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Investors are awaiting earnings results from&nbsp;AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), and HCA Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) today.
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Crude oil futures rose in the early New York session, surging nearly 0.7% as data showed a rise in spot demand.
The 10-year Treasury note yield eased marginally to 4.198%.
Asian markets were mixed on Thursday, with Chinese markets rising marginally while Japan's Nikkei 225 registering a decline.
European stocks remained tentative in early trading, concluding what has been a gloomy week so far.
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AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $4.02 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.38 by 8.22 percent. This is a 27.44 percent decrease over earnings of $5.54 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $6.59 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $6.71 billion by 1.87 percent. This is a 4.45 percent decrease over sales of $6.89 billion the same period last year.

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AutoNation Q3 2024 Adj EPS $4.02 Misses $4.38 Estimate, Sales $6.59B Miss $6.71B Estimate

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed an improvement in the overall market sentiment, while the index remained in the &#8220;Greed&#8221; zone on Thursday.
U.S. stocks settled mixed on Thursday, with the S&amp;P 500 recording its first positive session in a week.
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) was the top-performing stock in the index. Shares of the company jumped around 22% on Thursday after reporting stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings. International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares fell 6.2% following a third-quarter revenue miss.
On the economic data front, U.S. initial jobless claims declined by 15,000 from the prior week to 227,000 during the period ending Oct. 19, compared to market estimates of 242,000. The S&amp;P Global flash manufacturing PMI rose to 47.8 in October versus a 15-month low level of 47.3 in September, while services PMI increased to 55.3 in October from 55.2 in the prior month.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with materials, industrials, and utilities stocks recording the biggest losses on Thursday. However, consumer discretionary and communication services stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 141 points to 42,374.36 on Thursday. The S&amp;P 500 rose 0.21% to 5,809.86, while the Nasdaq Composite climbed 0.76% to close at 18,415.49 during Thursday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CL#NYSE">CL</a>), and HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCA#NYSE">HCA</a>) today.
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AutoNation, Capital One Financial And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Friday

AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Friday, 2024-10-25. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate AutoNation to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $4.57.
The market awaits AutoNation's announcement, with hopes high for news of surpassing estimates and providing upbeat guidance for the next quarter.
It's important for new investors to understand that guidance can be a significant driver of stock prices.
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
Last quarter the company missed EPS by $0.35, which was followed by a 3.55% drop in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at AutoNation's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>4.34</td>
<td>4.27</td>
<td>4.94</td>
<td>5.49</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>3.99</td>
<td>4.49</td>
<td>5.02</td>
<td>5.54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-4.0%</td>
<td>6.0%</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729778443_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>AutoNation Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of AutoNation were trading at $162.0 as of October 23. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 24.21%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analyst Opinions on AutoNation</h3>
Understanding market sentiments and expectations within the industry is crucial for investors. This analysis delves into the latest insights on AutoNation.
A total of 7 analyst ratings have been received for AutoNation, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $191.86, suggesting a potential 18.43% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Ratings Among Peers</h3>
This comparison focuses on the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Valvoline, Group 1 Automotive and Asbury Automotive Gr, three major players in the industry, shedding light on their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>The consensus among analysts is an Outperform trajectory for Valvoline, with an average 1-year price target of $47.75, indicating a potential 70.52% downside.</li>
<li>As per analysts' assessments, Group 1 Automotive is favoring an Outperform trajectory, with an average 1-year price target of $377.8, suggesting a potential 133.21% upside.</li>
<li>The consensus outlook from analysts is an Neutral trajectory for Asbury Automotive Gr, with an average 1-year price target of $243.2, indicating a potential 50.12% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Analysis Summary for Peers</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Valvoline, Group 1 Automotive and Asbury Automotive Gr, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AutoNation</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>-5.95%</td>
<td>$1.16B</td>
<td>5.73%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Valvoline</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>12.01%</td>
<td>$167.50M</td>
<td>55.10%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Group 1 Automotive</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>3.02%</td>
<td>$766.50M</td>
<td>4.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Asbury Automotive Gr</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>13.46%</td>
<td>$730.70M</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
AutoNation ranks at the bottom for Revenue Growth among its peers. It is in the middle for Gross Profit. AutoNation is at the bottom for Return on Equity.
<h3>Discovering AutoNation: A Closer Look</h3>
AutoNation is the second largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2023 revenue of about $27 billion and over 250 dealerships, plus 53 collision centers. The firm also has 23 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors all across 21 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) spun off its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.
<h3>Financial Milestones: AutoNation's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Challenges: AutoNation's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -5.95%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: AutoNation's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 2.01%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): AutoNation's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 5.73% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): AutoNation's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.05% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: AutoNation's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 4.05, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
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What's Next: AutoNation's Earnings Preview

Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintains AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $187 to $181.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on AutoNation, Lowers Price Target to $181

In the last three months, 7 analysts have published ratings on AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $197.43, with a high estimate of $220.00 and a low estimate of $160.00. Marking an increase of 12.39%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $175.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728932449_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive AutoNation. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Adam Jonas</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Lick</td>
<td>Stephens &amp; Co.</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajat Gupta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajat Gupta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Langan</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$187.00</td>
<td>$164.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Murphy</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to AutoNation. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of AutoNation compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for AutoNation's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of AutoNation's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on AutoNation analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About AutoNation</h2>
AutoNation is the second largest automotive dealer in the United States, with 2023 revenue of about $27 billion and over 250 dealerships, plus 53 collision centers. The firm also has 23 AutoNation USA used-vehicle stores, a captive lender, four auction sites, and three parts distributors all across 21 states primarily in Sunbelt metropolitan areas. New-vehicle sales account for nearly half of revenue; the company also sells used vehicles, parts, and repair services as well as auto financing. The company (formerly Republic Industries) spun off its waste management unit (Republic Services) in 1999 and its car rental businesses (ANC Rental) in 2000. Wayne Huizenga founded the company in the 1990s to bring the rollup acquisition strategy to auto retailing, which has proved to be a smart move.
<h3>A Deep Dive into AutoNation's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: AutoNation's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -5.95%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: AutoNation's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.01%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): AutoNation's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 5.73%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): AutoNation's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.05%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 4.05.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Beyond The Numbers: 7 Analysts Discuss AutoNation Stock

B of A Securities analyst John Murphy maintains AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $220 to $215.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on AutoNation, Lowers Price Target to $215

Analysts at Morgan Stanley sparked a shakeup across auto stocks Wednesday as the firm moved to the sidelines on automakers and turned more positive on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-auto-parts-stocks">dealers and parts companies</a>.
What Happened: Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas downgraded Ford Motor Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), General Motors Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) and Rivian Automotive Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) on Wednesday as he cut his overall U.S. auto industry outlook from Attractive to In Line.
Jonas&#8217; more sour view of the auto industry landscape is being driven by a combination of factors he believes may not be fully understood by the market, including climbing inventories, vehicle affordability challenges, rising credit losses and delinquencies and growth slowdowns in China.
&#8220;In addition, our previous attractive industry view was supported by our expectation of significant strategic changes such as lower capex and potential consolidation (M&amp;A/partnership) to improve capital efficiency. While there has been some modicum of progress, it has failed to meet our expectations,&#8221; the Morgan Stanley analyst said in a new note to clients.
Jonas also noted Morgan Stanley had been optimistic about automakers getting a boost for being AI enablers, but that concerns about the significant capital requirements for AI development now counter thesis.
Finally, investors are looking for an opportunity in the market driven by the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/09/41008403/consumer-confidence-tumbles-as-concerns-over-labor-market-grow-odds-rise-for-50-b">Federal Reserve&#8217;s rate-cutting cycle</a>, but although rate cuts can provide &#8220;temporary&#8221; relief for automakers, cuts are not likely to drive material outperformance, Jonas said.
The Morgan Stanley analyst highlighted data showing that although U.S. auto stocks have modestly outperformed on average in the six months following a rate cut, they have historically underperformed over the subsequent six-month period.
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Ford Downgrade: Morgan Stanley downgraded Ford from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $16 to $12.
Jonas expects Ford to suffer greater market share losses through the end of the decade. The analyst also anticipates pricing headwinds and regulatory compliance risk, which could hurt profitability. Jonas lowered his normalized earnings expectations by 15.1%. 
Morgan Stanley has a bull case price target of $19 on Ford stock and a bear case price target of $6.
GM Downgrade: Morgan Stanley downgraded GM from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Equal-Weight to Underweight</a> and lowered the price target from&nbsp;$47&nbsp;to&nbsp;$42.
Jonas sees a lot of the same headwinds in front of GM. He specifically pointed to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40981404/us-proposes-ban-on-vehicles-equipped-with-chinese-software-as-team-biden-cracks-down-on-foreign-adve">China concerns</a> as one of the main drivers of the downgrade. GM has significant exposure to the Chinese automakers through its joint ventures, the analyst said.
&#8220;In addition, we believe investors may not appreciate the potentially adverse impact that excess capacity in China has on other highly profitable regions in the global auto market,&#8221; Jonas said.
Morgan Stanley lowered its normalized earnings estimates for GM by 16.4% but left its bull case price target of $62 and bear case price target of $28 unchanged.
Rivian Downgrade: Morgan Stanley downgraded Rivian from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $16 to $13.
&#8220;The downgrade reflects our incorporation of the capital intensity of AV/ADAS which may be required to fulfill the technological underpinnings that attracted Volkswagen as a JV partner,&#8221; Jonas said. 
The Morgan Stanley analyst increased his annual capex estimates by $200 to $300 million per year beginning in 2026 as he waits for management to announce details around its joint venture cost structure. 
Morgan Stanley&#8217;s new price target of $13 consists of $10 per share in value for the automotive business and $3 per share in value for Rivian&#8217;s software and services business. The firm has a bull case price target of $29 and a bear case target of $6.
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Why It Matters: On the flip side, Morgan Stanley upgraded franchise dealers as the firm believes we are in the later innings of mean reversion in the franchise dealer model relative to legacy automakers who are just now going through peak earnings and are battling increased headwinds. 
&#8220;We believe that our latent concerns about the franchise dealer business model (secular DTC bear case, mean reversion thesis) have proven largely mitigated and see greater risk in other pockets of our U.S. autos coverage,&#8221; Jonas said.
Franchise dealers have proven to be pretty resilient by managing costs and focusing more on parts and services profits. Given the slower-than-expected <a href="http://benzinga.com/topic/evs">EV</a> adoption pace, these companies stand to benefit from a longer internal combustion engine parts tail and strength in hybrids, the analyst said.
Furthermore, many of the franchise dealers are more geared toward the higher-end consumer, which helps insulate the companies from a broader deterioration in auto credit relative to other areas of Morgan Stanley&#8217;s coverage.
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded Group 1 Automotive Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) from Equal Weight to Overweight and raised the price target to $430.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded Penske Automotive Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAG#NYSE">PAG</a>) from Underweight to Overweight and raised the price target from $115 to $180.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded AutoNation Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $145 to $200.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ABG#NYSE">ABG</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $190 to $240.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded Lithia Motors (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAD#NYSE">LAD</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $225 to $310.</li>
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<li>Morgan Stanley upgraded Sonic Automotive (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAH#NYSE">SAH</a>) from Underweight to Equal-Weight and raised the price target from $40 to $58.</li>
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Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas upgrades AutoNation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AN#NYSE">AN</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raises the price target from $145 to $200.

Morgan Stanley Upgrades AutoNation to Overweight, Raises Price Target to $200

<h4>Key Takeaways:</h4>
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<li>Dida will provide $15 million in new funding to cash-challenged Uxin by purchasing $7.5 million in the latter&rsquo;s shares and providing a $7.5 million loan</li>
<li>Uxin had just $3.3 million in cash at the end of March, and has continually warned of financial challenges as it races to operate its used car superstore model profitably</li>
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By Doug Young
Ever wonder what it would feel like to live on life support for two full years?
That&rsquo;s a bit how it feels for&nbsp;Uxin Ltd.&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/uxin#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>), which has continually flagged the precariousness of its financial situation to investors over that time, as it races against the clock to prove the viability of its used car superstore business model. The company received a small but important vote of confidence last week from shared ride company&nbsp;Dida Inc.&nbsp;(2559.HK) in the form of a modest $15 million in new financing.
While that amount may not seem huge, it&rsquo;s more than four times the meager 23.3 million yuan ($3.3 million) in cash that Uxin had in its coffers at the end of March, down from 92.7 million yuan a year earlier. That shows just how quickly Uxin burns through cash as it tries to make its new business model profitable. The small size of this latest infusion also reflects how the company is having to scrape up funds any way it can to keep running.
But at least there&rsquo;s someone out there still willing to give the company money. One of its earlier backers was electric vehicle (EV) startup Nio (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nio#NYSE">NIO</a>). But Nio has stopped providing funds as it faces its own cash challenges in China&rsquo;s overheated EV market. Uxin also has strong backing from regional governments where its superstores are located, though most of those funds are getting pumped back into its two current locations in the cities of Hefei and Xi&rsquo;an.
The latest funding from Dida comes in two parts. One will see Dida purchase $7.5 million worth of Uxin&rsquo;s shares for the equivalent of $1.4575 per American depositary share (ADS), according to concurrent announcements last Friday by&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.xin.com/2024-09-13-Uxin-Announces-Entry-into-a-Memorandum-of-Understanding-for-a-Proposed-Investment">Uxin</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0912/2024091201612.pdf">Dida</a>. The price represents a discount of about 17% to Uxin&rsquo;s stock price over the previous 60 trading days, which seems like a reasonable discount given the precariousness of Uxin&rsquo;s situation. The amount would give Dida between 1% and 2% of Uxin&rsquo;s shares, according to our calculations.
In addition, Dida would provide another $7.5 million to Uxin in the form of a loan. That loan has a relatively short term of just 18 months, showing that Dida is far from confident enough to lend its new partner money on a long-term basis. Dida said it hopes to find synergies with Uxin in China&rsquo;s fast-growing used car market, partly by selling Uxin&rsquo;s used cars to its own drivers over its ride-sharing platform.
&ldquo;Through the cooperation with Uxin Ltd., the company expects to provide additional aftermarket services to and promote used-car transactions for private car owners on its platform and attract additional private car owners to enhance its passenger capacity,&rdquo; Dida said in its announcement.
Uxin investors weren&rsquo;t too impressed by the deal, though they didn&rsquo;t frown on it either. The company&rsquo;s stock rose by a slight 0.7% in Friday trading in New York, though it&rsquo;s down 78% so far this year over the bigger concerns about its long-term viability. Dida shareholders were less impressed, bidding down its shares by 8% in Friday trade in Hong Kong.
Truth be told, the size of the investment isn&rsquo;t huge and Dida could probably afford to lose the money without too much pain if Uxin fails to repay the loan. Instead, the negative reaction by Dida&rsquo;s shareholders probably reflects broader investor concerns about the wisdom of this investment in such a financially shaky company.
<h3>Gaining Traction, But Slowly</h3>
We&rsquo;ll spend the second half of this review looking at Uxin&rsquo;s situation, which is dicey due to its low cash levels. The company is also getting caught in the vortex of vicious price wars that are hammering China&rsquo;s used car market through a toxic mix of stiff competition and growing consumer caution as the country&rsquo;s economy slows.
The economic slowdown could actually work to Uxin&rsquo;s advantage over the longer term as many consumers who would have previously insisted on new cars downgrade their plans to buy quality used cars instead. Uxin should have a natural advantage over China&rsquo;s thousands of smaller used car dealers in that regard, since its scale gives it far greater resources to recondition cars properly and provide higher-margin after-market services like insurance and maintenance.
That model is similar to the one used by U.S. giants&nbsp;Carmax&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kmx#NYSE">KMX</a>) and&nbsp;AutoNation&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/an#NYSE">AN</a>), which have found steady business and profits selling used cars through superstore formats. But, of course, Uxin will need to solve its problem of simply surviving to see that day when it can finally become profitable.
To that end, Uxin dangled the possibility of operating profitability to investors in its&nbsp;<a href="https://ir.xin.com/2024-07-31-Uxin-Reports-Unaudited-Fourth-Quarter-and-Fiscal-Year-2024-Financial-Results">latest quarterly results</a>&nbsp;for the three months to March, which it released at the end of July. The company reported adjusted EBITDA for the period of 40 million yuan, which was roughly the same as the 41 million loss a year earlier. But it noted that its adjusted EBITDA for the 12 months through March this year narrowed by 40% to 176 million yuan versus a year ago, as its gross margin improved sharply to 5.9% from 1.2% over that period.
As its operations grow and its profitability improve, it said it believes it can reach adjusted EBITDA profitability in the three months to this December.
The narrowing losses are coming as Uxin gains experience and scale that are allowing it to improve its profitability. The company&rsquo;s revenue fell 7.2% year-on-year to 319 million yuan in the three months to March, the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Its retail car sales for the quarter actually rose by 38% to 3,124 units, showing how the price wars were undercutting its prices. At the same time, the company&rsquo;s cost of revenue for the quarter fell by 24%, far outpacing the rate of revenue decline as it was able to operate more efficiently.
The company expects to return to revenue growth in its current fiscal year as it opens two to three more stores this year to complement the two existing ones. As that happens, it said, it expects to report its revenue for the three months to June to reach between 390 million yuan and 410 million yuan, which would be up by a strong 38% at the midpoint year-on-year. Furthermore, it forecast over 150% retail sales growth in its current fiscal year that runs through next March versus the previous year.
Such growth, combined with its positive adjusted EBITDA milestone in the December quarter, would be quite significant for the company, taking big pressure off its constant need for new cash. Now, it just needs to stay in business long enough to reach those milestones.
This article is from an unpaid external contributor. It does not represent Benzinga's reporting and has not been edited for content or accuracy.

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<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jeff Lick initiated coverage on Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) with an Equal-Weight rating and announced a price target of $394. Group 1 Automotive shares fell 2% to close at $340.14 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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