AutoNation (AN) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for AutoNation (NYSE: AN):

• 10/7/2026 – AutoNation had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $248.00 to $213.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – AutoNation had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $260.00 to $230.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/6/2026 – AutoNation had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $210.00 to $185.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/5/2026 – AutoNation was downgraded by Morgan Stanley from “overweight” to “negative”.
• 10/5/2026 – AutoNation had its “equal weight” rating reaffirmed by Morgan Stanley. They now have a $175.00 price target on the stock, down from $250.00.
• 9/21/2026 – AutoNation was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 9/21/2026 – AutoNation had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $290.00 to $255.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 9/3/2026 – AutoNation was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 8/17/2026 – AutoNation was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “buy (b)”.

Insider Activity

In related news, Director Lisa Lutoff-Perlo sold 900 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.00, for a total value of $198,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 7,989 shares in the company, valued at $1,757,580. This trade represents a 10.12% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 1.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

AutoNation, Inc is an automotive retailer headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The company sells new and used vehicles through a network of franchised dealerships representing a range of major automotive brands, as well as through digital retailing channels.

In addition to vehicle sales, AutoNation provides automotive maintenance and repair, parts, collision repair, vehicle protection products, financing assistance and other related services. Its operations support customers throughout the vehicle ownership cycle, from purchase and financing to routine service and repairs.

The company traces its origins to Republic Industries, which entered the automotive retail business in the 1990s and adopted the AutoNation name in 1998.