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The total return for AutoNation, Inc. (AN) stock is +16.92% over the past 12 months. So far it's down 0.58% this year. The 5-year total return is +94.09%, meaning $10,000 invested in AN stock 5 years ago would be worth $19,409 today. Total return includes price appreciation plus reinvesting any dividends paid out.

If you invested $10,000 in AN 1 year ago, it would be worth $11,428 today — you'd have gained $1,428.

With Dividends Reinvested$11,428+14.28%

Price Only (No DRIP)$11,428+14.28%

Period2025-05-08 → 2026-05-07

Price

Total Return (DRIP)

S&P 500

If You Invested $10,000 in AN

1Y$11,692+$1,692 (+16.9%)16.9% CAGR

3Y$15,236+$5,236 (+52.4%)15.1% CAGR

5Y$19,409+$9,409 (+94.1%)14.2% CAGR

10Y$42,459+$32,459 (+324.6%)15.6% CAGR

15Y$60,256+$50,256 (+502.6%)12.7% CAGR

20Y$90,040+$80,040 (+800.4%)11.6% CAGR

30Y$117,700+$107,700 (+1077.0%)8.6% CAGR

AutoNation, Inc. did not pay dividends during this period. Total return = price return.

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As of 2026-05-08

Returns at a Glance

Period	Total Return	CAGR	Price Only	Div. Contrib.	$10K →
YTD	-0.58%	—	-0.58%	—	$9,942
1Y	+16.92%	16.92%	+16.92%	—	$11,692
3Y	+52.36%	15.07%	+52.36%	—	$15,236
5Y	+94.09%	14.18%	+94.09%	—	$19,409
10Y	+324.59%	15.56%	+324.59%	—	$42,459
15Y	+502.56%	12.72%	+502.56%	—	$60,256
20Y	+800.40%	11.61%	+800.40%	—	$90,040
30Y	+1077.00%	8.57%	+1073.08%	+3.93 pp	$117,700

Risk & Highlights

Best Year+990.53%1995

Worst Year-39.84%1999

Max Drawdown-20.13%2025-09-08 → 2026-03-20

Annual Returns

Year	Total Return	Price Return	Div.	S&P 500	vs S&P
2026YTD	-5.48%	-5.48%	—	+0.41%	-5.9pp
2025	+23.69%	+23.69%	—	+16.64%	+7.0pp
2024	+12.71%	+12.71%	—	+24.00%	-11.3pp
2023	+40.07%	+40.07%	—	+24.81%	+15.3pp
2022	-5.92%	-5.92%	—	-19.95%	+14.0pp

AN underperformed the S&P 500 by 13.45pp over the past year (+16.92% vs +30.37%).

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AN Peers' Total Return

Accurate peer set · 10 comparable names

Name	Mkt Cap	30D Rtn	YTD Total Rtn	1Y Total Rtn	Div Contrib	3Y Total Rtn	5Y Total Rtn	10Y Total Rtn
ANAutoNation, Inc.	$7.0B	+6.1%	-0.6%	+16.9%	—	+52.4%	+94.1%	+324.6%
LADLithia Motors, Inc.	$6.6B	+11.4%	-12.2%	-0.8%	+0.7pp	+35.9%	-21.0%	+264.5%
PAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.	$11.3B	+15.9%	+9.4%	+14.2%	+3.5pp	+32.1%	+104.7%	+427.6%
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.	$2.7B	+26.3%	+30.7%	+29.4%	+2.4pp	+109.3%	+66.4%	+392.8%
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.	$3.9B	+2.7%	-14.7%	-8.0%	—	-0.8%	-4.1%	+251.6%
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.	$4.2B	+8.1%	-10.7%	-14.7%	+0.5pp	+61.2%	+111.7%	+476.1%
KMXCarMax, Inc.	$5.7B	-7.9%	+1.6%	-39.4%	—	-45.1%	-69.3%	-22.1%
CVNACarvana Co.	$86.8B	+25.0%	-0.0%	+54.4%	—	+3441.8%	+61.5%	+3505.6%
VRMVroom, Inc.	$65M	-13.3%	-40.2%	-52.3%	—	-82.7%	-99.6%	-99.7%
ACVAACV Auctions Inc.	$1.1B	+40.4%	-21.6%	-58.6%	—	-51.3%	-80.4%	-79.2%
FFord Motor Company	$47.7B	+5.6%	-7.6%	+24.3%	+5.8pp	+17.8%	+32.9%	+36.2%

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About AN Dividend Returns

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends.

How We Calculate Total Return

Our total return calculator simulates dividend reinvestment (DRIP) by assuming each dividend payment is used to purchase additional shares at the closing price on the ex-dividend date. This methodology provides an accurate representation of how a dividend reinvestment plan would perform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1What is the total return of AN over the past year?

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) delivered a return of 16.92% over the past year. Since AN does not currently pay dividends, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q2How much would $10,000 invested in AN be worth today?

A $10,000 investment in AutoNation, Inc. one year ago would be worth $11,692 today, representing a gain of $1,692.

Q3Does AN pay dividends?

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) does not currently pay dividends. Many growth-focused companies reinvest profits back into the business rather than distributing them as dividends. For AN, the total return equals the price-only return.

Q4Did AN beat the S&P 500?

No, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) underperformed the S&P 500 by 13.45 percentage points over the past year. AN delivered a total return of 16.92%, compared to the S&P 500's 30.37%. This means a passive S&P 500 index fund outperformed AN by 13.45pp during this period.

Q5What is AN's worst drawdown?

AutoNation, Inc. (AN) experienced a maximum drawdown of -20.13% over the past year, declining from its peak on 2025-09-08 to its trough on 2026-03-20. The stock has not yet fully recovered to its prior peak. Maximum drawdown measures the worst peak-to-trough decline and is an important risk metric for investors.

Q6What is AN's long-term total return over 10, 20, or 30 years?

Here are AutoNation, Inc. (AN)'s long-term returns with dividends reinvested. Over 10 years, the total return is 324.6% (15.6% CAGR) — $10,000 would have grown to $42,459. Over 20 years: 800.4% total return (11.6% CAGR) — $10,000 → $90,040. Over 30 years: 1077.0% total return (8.6% CAGR) — $10,000 → $117,700. Long-term investors benefit from compounding: dividends buy additional shares, which generate their own dividends, creating an exponential growth effect.

Q7What was AN's best and worst year?

AutoNation, Inc.'s best calendar year was 1995 with a total return of 990.5%. Its worst year was 1999 with a total return of -39.8%. This range shows the volatility investors should expect — the difference between the best and worst year is 1030.4 percentage points.