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2. AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN)

On April 8, 2026, Stephens cut AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN)’s price objective from $232 to $220 while keeping an Equal Weight rating. The company anticipates a challenging first quarter due to weather disruptions and tough comparisons to prior-year tariff-based demand.

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) released fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue of $6.9 billion, down 4%, EPS of $4.70, and adjusted EPS of $5.08. The firm announced full-year revenue of $27.6 billion, a 3% increase, with EPS of $17.04 and adjusted EPS of $20.22. The firm’s CEO, Mike Manley, stated that the company achieved a record after-sales gross profit and solid customer financial services performance while increasing unit volumes in both new and used automobiles. The corporation produced $112 million in operating cash flow as well as more than $1 billion in adjusted free cash flow while repurchasing $785 million in shares, lowering total outstanding shares by 10%.

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) provides automotive products and services. It operates in four segments: domestic, import, premium luxury, and corporate and other.