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Market sentiment signals for AutoNation (AN): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
15 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
1.92
More puts — Bearish
Avg Consensus PT
$230
+43.6%
Highest Price Target
$300
+87.5%
Lowest Price Target
$175
+9.4%
Short Interest
11.3%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Daniela Haigian— | +9.4% | $250 → $175 | Downgrade | Overweight→Equal-Weight |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Citigroup | Michael Ward— | +59.4% | $290 → $255 | Maintained | Buy |