AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in AutoNation, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) has returned -5.43% so far this year and 20.59% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AN has achieved an annualized return of 15.59%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 3, 1992, AN's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.1 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was May 1995 with a return of +292.0%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -38.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, AN closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was May 22, 1995 with a return of +100.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -19.1%.

AutoNation, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.59%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.15 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 04, 1992.

• This stock captured 124.38% of S&P 500 Index gains and 112.51% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.15 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AN ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for AutoNation, Inc. (AN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the AutoNation, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the AutoNation, Inc. was 90.15%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 984 trading sessions.

The current AutoNation, Inc. drawdown is 14.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of AutoNation, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how AutoNation, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.