AutoNation (AN) Stock Analysis: AI Score & Alternative Data
AN alt-data: web traffic climbing, business outlook lagging
Is AutoNation a buy right now? The alternative data leans no. This AN stock analysis is built on the 25+ alternative data signals AltIndex tracks on AutoNation every day — hiring, web traffic, sentiment, social reach — rolled into an AI Score of 36/100: a Sell. The stock trades at $157.38 with a $5B market cap.
The 90-day pressure points: business outlook fell 18.9% — now 30% of employees are positive, and job postings down 7.4% to 788 open roles. There are bright spots — web traffic up 20.7% to 6.2M monthly visits — but not enough to offset the broader weakness.
AN’s broader alt-data profile also covers headcount (11K employees, according to LinkedIn), quarterly revenue ($6.9B), Facebook followers (121K), and sentiment (100/100). Every signal links to its own page with full history, the AN technical analysis covers RSI, moving averages, and support and resistance, and the full table of everything AltIndex tracks on AN is just below.
AutoNation AI Stock Analysis
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, operating across various segments such as new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and services, and financial services.
Analysis generated October 1, 2026.
Recent AutoNation Stock Alerts
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AutoNation | October 1 Price is up by 6.1% in the last 24h. |
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AutoNation | September 17 Price is down by -6.2% in the last 24h. |
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AutoNation | September 15 Business Outlook among employees is down by 3% over the last month. |
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AutoNation | August 10 Web Traffic is up by 28.5% over the last month. |
AutoNation Alternative Data
| Alternative Data | Value | 3m Change | Trend |
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| Webpage Traffic | 6.2M | 20.7% | |
| Job Posts | 788 | 7.4% | |
| LinkedIn Employees | 11K | 2.8% | |
| Employee Recommend | 35 | 5.4% | |
| Business Outlook | 30 | 18.9% | |
| Sentiment | 100 | 0% | |
| Reddit Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Mentions | 10 | 400.0% | |
| Stocktwits Mentions | 2 | 50.0% | |
| News Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| Stocktwits Subscribers | 1K | 0% | |
| 4chan Mentions | 0 | N/A | |
| X Followers | 21K | 0% | |
| Instagram Followers | 47K | 0% | |
| Youtube Subscribers | 29K | 2.5% | |
| Facebook Followers | 121K | 0% | |
| Facebook Engagement | 951 | 408.6% |
About AutoNation (AN)
AutoNation is an American automotive retailer based in Fort Lauderdale which provides new and pre-owned vehicles and associated services in the United States. The company was founded by Wayne Huizenga in 1996, and has more than 360 retail outlets.
| Price | $157.38 |
| Target Price | $387.74 |
| Volume | 63,420,177 |
| Market Cap | $5B |
| Year Range | $156 – $230 |
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
| PE Ratio | 7.3 |
| Analyst Rating | 38% buy |
| Industry | Retail - Autos |
Latest AutoNation News
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Here Are Monday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Align Technology, AutoNation, Estee Lauder, Harley-Davidson, HubSpot, Microsoft, Mosaic, Ryder System, Wells Fargo & Company, and MoreOctober 5 - Biztoc.com |
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Analyst Report: AutoNation IncAugust 11 - Yahoo Entertainment |
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AutoNation CEO Bets Affordability and Resilient Buyers Will Fuel ReboundJuly 31 - pymnts.com |
AutoNation Q2 Earnings Call HighlightsJuly 31 - MarketBeat |
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AutoNation Revenue Falls on Lower New-Vehicle SalesJuly 31 - Biztoc.com |
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View all earnings →AutoNation Insider Trading Activity
View all →| Lutoff-Perlo Lisa filed to sell 7,989 shares at $0.0. Aug 5 '26 |
| DEES KIMBERLY filed to sell 1,456 shares at $0.0. May 5 '26 |
| EDMUNDS C COLEMAN filed to sell 19,919 shares at $0.0. May 16 '25 |
| GRUSKY ROBERT R filed to sell 44,595 shares at $0.0. Dec 5 '24 |
| DEES KIMBERLY filed to sell 11 shares at $0.0. Nov 21 '24 |
AutoNation Congress Trading
View all →| Politician | Filing Date | Type | Size |
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| Rohit Khanna |
Jul 11, 23 | Sell | $33K+ |
| Rohit Khanna |
May 8, 23 | Buy | $8K+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions: AutoNation (AN)
AutoNation has an AltIndex AI Score of 36/100 (Sell). The score reflects negative alternative data signals. All investments carry risk.
36/100. The AI Score combines 25+ alternative data signals including job postings, employee sentiment, social media, web traffic, and financials. Scores above 60 = buy, 40–59 = hold, below 40 = sell. Updated daily.
Currently, the price of one share of AutoNation (AN) stock is $157.38 with a market cap of $5B.
As of today, AutoNation’s PE (Price to Earnings) ratio is 7.3.
View the latest AutoNation insider transactions to see recent buying and selling activity by company executives and directors.
Check the AutoNation congress trading page for the latest disclosed trades by U.S. senators and representatives.
AltIndex tracks 25+ signals including job postings, web traffic, employee sentiment, Reddit mentions, Stocktwits activity, insider transactions, congressional trades, Google Trends, app downloads, and more.
The AN stock price chart above shows AutoNation’s performance over time alongside its AI Score. Investors can identify patterns, trends, and potential support or resistance levels. View the full AutoNation technical analysis for RSI, moving averages, and more.
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