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Market sentiment signals for AutoNation (AN): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
14 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$236
+30.2%
Highest Price Target
$300
+65.3%
Lowest Price Target
$183
+0.8%
Short Interest
9.6%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Argus Research | Bill Selesky— | +35.5% | $241 → $246 | Maintained | Buy |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Jeff Lick— | +27.8% | $220 → $232 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |