Autonation (AN) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
AN jumps 4.3% to $159.80. Closed at $159.80, +4.31% vs the prior close of $153.19. Day range $157.30–$163.52, opened at $157.30.
AN daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — AN jumps 4.3% to $159.80
- Closed at $159.80, +4.31% vs the prior close of $153.19. Day range $157.30–$163.52, opened at $157.30.
- Volume was 676.60K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 503.18K.
- Price is -14.2% vs its 50-day average ($186.22) and -18.6% vs its 200-day average ($196.30).
- 52-week range $151.82–$235.81; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 32.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — AN dips 1.4% to $153.19, a 52-week low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $153.19, -1.37% vs the prior close of $155.32. Day range $151.82–$155.47, opened at $154.63.
- Volume was 403.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 506.36K.
- Price is -18.2% vs its 50-day average ($187.34) and -22.1% vs its 200-day average ($196.55).
- 52-week range $151.82–$235.81; today's close sits at 2% of that range, 35.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 13, 2026 — AN ends flat (-0.1%) to $155.32, a 52-week low
- Closed at $155.32, -0.08% vs the prior close of $155.44. Day range $153.14–$157.27, opened at $154.88.
- Volume was 462.10K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 512.32K.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($188.59) and -21.1% vs its 200-day average ($196.84).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 34.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — AN dips 1.2% to $155.44, a 52-week low
- Closed at $155.44, -1.23% vs the prior close of $157.38. Day range $155.35–$158.39, opened at $157.75.
- Volume was 469.30K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 529.71K.
- Price is -18.1% vs its 50-day average ($189.79) and -21.1% vs its 200-day average ($197.13).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 3% of that range, 34.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — AN ends flat (+0.2%) to $157.38
- Closed at $157.38, +0.20% vs the prior close of $157.07. Day range $155.91–$158.58, opened at $156.85.
- Volume was 451.50K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 534.64K.
- Price is -17.6% vs its 50-day average ($190.93) and -20.3% vs its 200-day average ($197.40).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 33.3% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — AN rises 0.6% to $157.07
- Closed at $157.07, +0.55% vs the prior close of $156.21. Day range $154.33–$158.57, opened at $156.26.
- Volume was 698.50K shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 536.59K.
- Price is -18.2% vs its 50-day average ($192.08) and -20.5% vs its 200-day average ($197.66).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 5% of that range, 33.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — AN dips 1.2% to $156.21, a 52-week low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $156.21, -1.22% vs the prior close of $158.14. Day range $154.29–$157.49, opened at $157.03.
- Volume was 591.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 534.70K.
- Price is -19.3% vs its 50-day average ($193.54) and -21.1% vs its 200-day average ($197.92).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 4% of that range, 33.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 6, 2026 — AN dips 2.2% to $158.14, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $158.14, -2.18% vs the prior close of $161.67. Day range $156.05–$161.67, opened at $159.06.
- Volume was 723.10K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 528.00K.
- Price is -18.8% vs its 50-day average ($194.82) and -20.2% vs its 200-day average ($198.15).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 6% of that range, 32.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 5, 2026 — AN dips 0.5% to $161.67
- Closed at $161.67, -0.49% vs the prior close of $162.46. Day range $155.55–$162.39, opened at $158.00.
- Volume was 630.10K shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 519.85K.
- Price is -17.5% vs its 50-day average ($195.90) and -18.5% vs its 200-day average ($198.40).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 31.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — AN dips 1.5% to $162.46
- Closed at $162.46, -1.53% vs the prior close of $164.99. Day range $162.37–$167.98, opened at $166.95.
- Volume was 402.10K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 517.73K.
- Price is -17.5% vs its 50-day average ($196.83) and -18.2% vs its 200-day average ($198.62).
- 52-week range $152.86–$235.81; today's close sits at 12% of that range, 31.1% below the 52-week high.
AN latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about AN in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 16, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Oct 16, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Oct 2, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Sep 15, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 7, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Lutoff-Perlo Lisa sold 900 shares at $220.00 (≈$198.00K) on Aug 5, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 5, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jul 31, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $6.93B (prior year $6.97B) (-0.6% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $182.10M (prior year $86.40M) (+110.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.39 (prior year $2.26) (+138.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 31, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Things to know before you trade AN
- Last results release: Jul 31, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 1, 2026, Feb 6, 2026, Oct 23, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 30, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.78% (largest 4.8%).
- Liquidity: about 622.62K shares (≈$99.49M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $159.80 vs a range of $151.82–$235.81 (10% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 2 sales; latest: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo sold 900 shares on Aug 5, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 16, 2026; 8-K Sep 15, 2026; 10-Q Jul 31, 2026.
- Share count: 33.06M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), -12.3% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations.
AN market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 157.30 | 163.52 | 157.30 | 159.80 | 676.60K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 154.63 | 155.47 | 151.82 | 153.19 | 403.10K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 154.88 | 157.27 | 153.14 | 155.32 | 462.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 157.75 | 158.39 | 155.35 | 155.44 | 469.30K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 156.85 | 158.58 | 155.91 | 157.38 | 451.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 156.26 | 158.57 | 154.33 | 157.07 | 698.50K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 157.03 | 157.49 | 154.29 | 156.21 | 591.90K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 159.06 | 161.67 | 156.05 | 158.14 | 723.10K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 158.00 | 162.39 | 155.55 | 161.67 | 630.10K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 166.95 | 167.98 | 162.37 | 162.46 | 402.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 158.24 | 167.59 | 156.50 | 164.99 | 805.50K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 157.46 | 158.79 | 152.86 | 157.44 | 835.50K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 162.35 | 163.29 | 155.43 | 156.80 | 643.50K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 166.46 | 167.58 | 161.33 | 161.36 | 480.40K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 162.94 | 169.05 | 162.01 | 166.98 | 466.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 165.25 | 166.58 | 161.95 | 162.89 | 546.40K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 169.91 | 170.30 | 164.70 | 165.05 | 467.60K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 171.69 | 171.99 | 166.66 | 169.61 | 550.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 168.74 | 170.67 | 165.14 | 168.76 | 624.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 174.01 | 175.31 | 167.05 | 168.29 | 1.52M |
About Autonation
Autonation (AN) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations”. Its business address is in FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 350698.
AN board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Rick L Burdick | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Claire M. Bennett | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| David B Edelson | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Robert R Grusky | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Norman K. Jenkins | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Lisa Lutoff-Perlo | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Michael Mark Manley | CEO and Director | Mar 3, 2026 |
| George Lawrence Iii Mikan | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Jacqueline A Travisano | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Gianluca Camplone | COO, AN Parts & EVP, Bus Dev | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Kimberly Dees | SVP & CAO | May 7, 2026 |
| C Coleman Edmunds | EVP, Gen Counsel & Corp Sec | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Michael Mark Manley | CEO and Director | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Jeff Parent | COO | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Thomas A Szlosek | EVP & CFO | Aug 10, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Lisa Lutoff-Perlo | Sale | 900 | $220.00 |
| May 5, 2026 | Kimberly Dees | Sale | 2,500 | $204.91 |
AN financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $27.63B | $649.10M | 17.04 | $111.90M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $26.77B | $692.20M | 16.92 | $314.70M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $26.95B | $1.02B | 22.74 | $724.00M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $26.98B | $1.38B | 24.29 | $1.67B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $25.84B | $1.37B | 18.31 | $1.63B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $15.48B, total liabilities $—, cash $53.30M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
AN earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $212.40 |
| May 1, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $210.00 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $216.65 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $208.67 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $203.25 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $175.09 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $195.15 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $155.83 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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