Autonation Inc’s Sentiment

In Q4 2018 Autonation Inc (NYSE:AN) big money sentiment decreased to 0.67, according to SEC.gov filings. So its down -0.23, from 2018Q3’s 0.9. 80 hedge funds opened new or increased positions, while 119 cut down and sold stakes in Autonation Inc so the sentiment is negative. Funds own 56.25 million shares, down from 56.39 million shares in 2018Q3. Funds holding Autonation Inc in top 10 changed to 2 from 2 for the same number . In total 43 funds closed positions, 76 reduced and 55 increased. Also 25 funds bought new Autonation Inc stakes.

Biggest Autonation Inc Shareholders

Rbs Partners L.P. owns 3.61 million shares in Autonation Inc as of Q4 2018. Autonation Inc’s shareholder Arlington Value Capital Llc owns 3.17 million shares as of Q4 2018. Bruni J V & Co Co reported 363,322 shares. The New York-based fund Force Capital Management Llc have invested about 1.97% of the investment manager’s stock portfolio in Autonation Inc. The California-based fund Private Management Group Inc holds 881,404 shares or 1.72% of their stock exposure.

AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.The firm is valued at $3.02 billion. The firm operates in three divisions: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury.7.73 is the P/E ratio. It offers a range of automotive services and products, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance services, and wholesale parts and collision services.

Ticker’s shares touched $33.57 during the last trading session after 3.20% change.AutoNation, Inc. has 995,576 shares volume, 17.29% up from normal. AN is downtrending and has moved 29.62% since March 24, 2018. AN underperformed the S&P500 by 33.99%.

On May, 7 is anticipated AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN)’s earnings report, Zacks reports. EPS of $0.99 is 1.98 % down from 2018’s $1.01 EPS. The profit will be $89.15M for AN if $0.99 EPS becomes true. After $1.10 EPS was revealed last quarter, analysts now see negative EPS growth of -10.00 % for AutoNation, Inc..

Victory Management Inc holds 0.46% or 5.09 million shs in its capital. Macquarie Group Incorporated Ltd stated it has 200 shs or 0% of all its holdings. Atria Llc stated it has 0.01% of its capital in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Commonwealth State Bank Of Aus reported 46,077 shs. Moreover, Amundi Pioneer Asset Inc has 0% invested in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Aviva Plc stated it has 21,062 shs. New York-based Ny State Common Retirement Fund has invested 0.01% in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Manufacturers Life Ins Co The reported 97,540 shs or 0% of all its holdings. Texas Permanent School Fund invested in 37,661 shs. Charles Schwab Investment Management stated it has 403,201 shs. Citadel Ltd Company holds 0% of its capital in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) for 131,117 shs. First Manhattan has invested 0% in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Quantitative Investment Management Limited Liability Company owns 9,200 shs. Royal London Asset Mngmt Ltd holds 0.01% or 23,856 shs. Invesco Limited has invested 0% of its capital in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN).

AutoNation, Inc. registered $3.86 million net activity with 1 buying transaction and 5 selling transactions since November 1, 2018. Another trade for 20,000 shs valued at $679,812 was sold by EDELSON DAVID B. JACKSON MICHAEL J had sold 74,208 shs worth $3.02 million on Thursday, November 1. MILLER CHERYL also sold $17,945 worth of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) shs.

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) Ratings Coverage

Total analysts of 9 have positions in AutoNation (NYSE:AN) as follows: 1 rated it a “Buy”, 3 with “Sell” and 5 with “Hold”. The positive are 11%. Since October 2, 2018 according to StockzIntelligence Inc AutoNation has 11 analyst reports. The company rating was upgraded by Bank of America on Wednesday, October 24. On Sunday, February 24 the stock of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) has “Hold” rating given by Jefferies. On Wednesday, October 31 Buckingham Research maintained the shares of AN in report with “Neutral” rating. The stock rating was maintained by SunTrust with “Hold” on Monday, February 25. On Tuesday, October 2 the firm earned “Underperform” rating by Wolfe Research. On Monday, February 25 Morgan Stanley maintained AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) rating. Morgan Stanley has “Sell” rating and $29 target. On Monday, February 25 Stephens maintained AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) with “Hold” rating. In Wednesday, November 14 report Morgan Stanley maintained the stock with “Underweight” rating.

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