AutoNation Likely To Report Lower Q1 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

by | May 1, 2026 | General

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Friday, May 1.

Analysts expect the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of $4.61 per share, down from $4.68 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for AutoNation’s quarterly revenue is $6.65 billion (it reported $6.69 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

On Feb. 6, AutoNation reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS results.

AutoNation shares gained 3.3% to close at $212.38 on Thursday.

Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the Analyst Stock Ratings page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.

Let’s have a look at how Benzinga’s most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.

  • Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $230 to $207 on April 13, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 52%.
  • Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintained a Buy rating and slashed the price target from $280 to $269 on April 8, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.
  • Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $233 to $238 on March 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Jeff Lick maintained an Equal-Weight rating and increased the price target from $228 to $232 on Feb. 11, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.
  • JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta upgraded the stock from Neutral to Overweight with a price target of $235 on Jan. 16, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.

Considering buying AN stock? Here’s what analysts think:

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