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AutoNation, Inc.

Stage 4 · Declining · week 4

As of Oct 22, 2026, AutoNation is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase, now in week 4 (since Sep 29, 2026). It closed at $161.84, 29.6% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. More about the company

$161.84
+5.77% today
$5.4B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Declining, below its long-term trend

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 28w
S2 16w
S2 23w
S4 20w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S2 5w → S3 7w → S4 7w → S1 12w → S2 28w → S3 7w → S2 16w → S3 4w → S4 4w → S1 1w → S2 23w → S3 10w → S2 6w → S3 2w → S4 20w → S1 4w → S2 4w → S3 1w → S4 3w current
Total tracked: 165 weeks across 19 stage runs.

AN among Auto & Truck Dealerships11th of 25 by relative strength

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Stocks in Auto & Truck Dealerships ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1RUSHBStage 2 · wk 3988+5.6%
2RDNWStage 4 · wk 884−14.4%
3OPLNStage 3 · wk 882+11.3%
4RUSHAStage 3 · wk 479−5.2%
5PAGStage 3 · wk 275+1.2%
6KMXStage 3 · wk 269−7.8%
7LADStage 3 · wk 349−5.2%
8VVVStage 4 · wk 548+12.8%
…11ANStage 4 · wk 436−1.9%
vs 52W High
-29.6%
$153.01 lo$229.98 hi
29.6% below 52W high, ongoing decline
In Stage 4, distance from the 52-week high reflects an ongoing decline, not a discount.
Stage Maturity
Week 4
1w13w26w
Week 4, early Stage 4 decline
How long this stock has been in Stage 4 decline. The longer the downtrend, the more entrenched the selling pressure. No length of decline marks a bottom on its own.
vs 200 DMA
-17.0%
200 DMA: $195.08 · sloping down
In Stage 4, the stock is below its 200-day average, the hallmark of a downtrend. Stage analysis waits for that to reverse before buying.
Rel Volume
1.34x
vs 50-day avg
High volume on down days in Stage 4 confirms institutional selling. Low-volume bounces are typical. They lack real buyers and are easy to mistake for reversals.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-1.9%
3M
-22.3%
6M
-20.3%
YTD
-21.6%
1Y
-26.0%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2025-06-02
9 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2019-06-04.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S4
Wk 4 · Vol 1.34x
2026-10-21S4
Wk 4 · Vol 1.11x
2026-10-20S4
Wk 4 · Vol 0.84x
2026-10-19S4
Wk 3 · Vol 0.95x
2026-10-16S4
Wk 3 · Vol 0.88x
2026-10-15S4
Wk 3 · Vol 1.34x
2026-10-14S4
Wk 3 · Vol 0.80x
2026-10-13S4
Wk 3 · Vol 0.90x
2026-10-12S4
Wk 2 · Vol 0.89x
2026-10-09S4
Wk 2 · Vol 0.84x
2026-10-08S4
Wk 2 · Vol 1.30x
2026-10-07S4
Wk 2 · Vol 1.11x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$181.29
200 DMA
$195.08
52W High
$229.98
52W Low
$153.01
5D Low
$153.01
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$166.98
60d High
$215.78
120d High
$229.98
250d High
$229.98
Next resistance
+3.2%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
7.5
Forward 6.8
Earnings Growth (YoY)
+138.5%
Revenue -0.6%
ROE
+32.8%
Profit margin +2.8%
Dividend Yield
0.00%
P/B 2.4

AutoNation: quick answers

What stage is AutoNation in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, AutoNation (AN) is in Stage 4, the downtrend phase. It entered Stage 4 on Sep 29, 2026 and is in week 4. What the four stages mean

Is AutoNation in an uptrend?

No. AutoNation is in a Stage 4 downtrend. It trades 17.0% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is AutoNation from its 52-week high?

AutoNation closed at $161.84 on Oct 22, 2026, 29.6% below its 52-week high of $229.98. Its 52-week low is $153.01.

How has AutoNation performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, AutoNation is down 26.0% over the past year and down 21.6% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is AutoNation in?

AutoNation is in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, part of the Consumer Discretionary sector.

About this companyConsumer Discretionary· Auto & Truck Dealerships

AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through four segments: Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. It offers a range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles; and parts and services, such as automotive repair and maintenance, and wholesale parts and collision services. The company also provides automotive finance and insurance products comprising vehicle services and other protection products; and indirect financing, as well as arranges finance for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It owns and operates new vehicle franchises from stores located in metropolitan markets in the Sunbelt region, as well as AutoNation-branded collision centers, AutoNation USA used vehicle stores, AutoNation-branded automotive auction operations, and parts distribution centers. The company was formerly known as Republic Industries, Inc. and changed its name to AutoNation, Inc. in 1999. AutoNation, Inc. was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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