Why These 15 Automotive Stocks Are Skyrocketing So Far In 2025

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9. AutoNation Inc (NYSE:AN)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q3 2024: 32

AutoNation Inc (NYSE:AN) is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S.

The stock is up significantly year-to-date after a strong Q4 2024 earnings beat and optimistic guidance for this year. It reported Q4 adjusted EPS of $4.97, which beat estimates by $0.71. Revenue also rose 7% year-over-year to $7.2 billion. AN Finance originations tripled to $1.1 billion in 2024 and it saw a 14% rise in used vehicle gross profit, along with 5% growth in after-sales services. 12% same-store new vehicle unit growth outpaced market trends.

In addition, the company repurchased $460 million of shares in 2024 and reduced outstanding shares by 7%. It still has a $1.3 billion liquidity position, so there’s still room for more buybacks down the line.

AutoNation was named to Fortune’s 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies list for the eighth consecutive year.

The consensus price target of $195.57 implies 0.21% upside.

AN stock is up 14.9% year-to-date.

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