AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) will release its second quarter earnings report before the opening bell on Friday, July 31.

Analysts expect the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company to report quarterly earnings of $5.46 per share, compared to $5.46 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for AutoNation’s quarterly revenue is $7 billion. It reported $6.97 billion last year, according to Benzinga Pro.

On June 23, AutoNation acquired three premium luxury dealerships in San Francisco.

Shares of AutoNation fell 6.7% to close at $214.65 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.

  • Barclays analyst John Babcock maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $255 to $260 on July 15, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 52%.
  • Wells Fargo analyst Colin Langan maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $208 to $202 on July 6, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 51%.
  • Citigroup analyst Michael Ward maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $269 to $287 on May 14, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.
  • Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas maintained the stock with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $233 to $238 on March 2, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.
  • Stephens & Co. analyst Jeff Lick maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $228 to $232 on Feb. 11, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%

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

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