ANStock and Options Trade Setup — AutoNation, Inc.
NYSE · Automotive Retail & Dealership Services · Low-liquidity options · Mid cap · ~$5.8B
AutoNation is the best-positioned consolidator in the fragmented $1T+ U.S. auto retail industry, with scale advantages in parts sourcing, digital marketing, and F&I (finance and insurance) product penetration that independent dealers can't match. The fixed operations business — oil changes, warranty work, collision repair, and parts — generates ~50% gross profit on roughly 12% of revenue, providing a sticky, recurring earnings floor. Vehicle margins have normalized post-COVID from unsustainable peaks, but used vehicle inventory management and F&I attach rates are improving. The company's aggressive buyback program (reducing share count ~5% per year) creates per-share earnings growth that offsets top-line cyclicality. AutoNation is a cyclical business, but one with a structurally improving margin profile and a smart capital allocator at the helm.
Score History & Signal Changelog
Preview dataThis page is updated every 72 hours with the latest Scan results. Each data point below represents one complete algorithmic snapshot in time.
Signal Breakdown
Today's Trade Card
Options Profile
Risks & Fundamentals
Every setup carries risk. Here's what could move AN against you, plus the key stats that frame any position.
- 1.EV transition pressure — as EVs require less maintenance, fixed ops revenue per vehicle could decline over the next decade
- 2.Consumer credit tightening and rising auto loan delinquency rates could reduce F&I penetration and new vehicle demand
- 3.Cyclical downturn in new vehicle sales if economic conditions weaken; high operating leverage amplifies margin pressure
AN Options Setup — Frequently Asked Questions
Is AN a good options trade today?+
AutoNation, Inc. (AN) currently has an Amora Edge Score of 61/100, ranking it top 50% of today's scan. This composite score is built from four sub-signals — EMA cross, RSI zone, relative strength vs SPY, and volume surge — each scored 0–25. The current read is a developing setup, so the algorithm is positioned bullish (calls / call debit spreads). A score above 65 typically warrants a trade card with stop and target; below that, the setup is on the watchlist but not actionable.
What is AN's win rate on Stoptions.ai setups?+
AN's historical win rate on closed Stoptions setups is 64%. Win rate is calculated as the percentage of past AN trade cards that hit their target price before stopping out. Win rate is most meaningful once a ticker has 10+ closed trades — individual ticker rates can be noisy at smaller samples. Our portfolio-wide win rate across all closed trades is the more stable benchmark.
What strike and expiry does Stoptions.ai suggest for AN?+
The strike and expiry are shown on the trade card at the top of this page when the setup is active. Stoptions.ai algorithmically selects strikes targeting delta 0.35–0.45 and expirations 30–45 days out, adjusted for current implied volatility rank (IVR). When IVR is high, the system favors call debit spreads to limit vega risk; when IVR is low, single-leg long calls are preferred. The card includes the contract symbol, mid-price entry, stop, and target.
How often is the AN setup updated?+
Every 72 hours we refresh AN's Amora Edge Score and trade card. The underlying scan runs daily at 9:00 AM ET (pre-market) and 9:30 AM ET (post-open), so any new signal change is reflected within one trading session. If AN drops below the entry threshold or the regime shifts (e.g., SPY enters a confirmed bear), the trade card is replaced with a "no setup" notice automatically.
What does the Amora Edge Score measure for AN?+
The Amora Edge Score is a 0–100 composite of four technical sub-signals applied to AN: (1) EMA cross — is the 20-day above the 50-day with both trending up? (2) RSI zone — is momentum in the 50–70 sweet spot, or extended/weak? (3) Relative strength vs SPY — is AN outperforming the market over 20 sessions? (4) Volume surge — is participation above the 20-day average? Each sub-signal contributes 0–25 points. AN currently scores 61.
How does AN compare to other Automotive Retail & Dealership Services setups?+
AN's sector rank and percentile against other Automotive Retail & Dealership Services tickers we track is shown on the /tickers index — sortable by Amora Edge Score, win rate, or sector. For direct comparison, see the "Related Automotive Retail & Dealership Services Options Setups" panel above. When multiple tickers in the same sector are scoring 80+, the algorithm flags the cluster as a sector rotation signal and may upweight position sizing.
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