Used vehicle wholesale prices experienced a slight drop in September amid worries about Q4 trends.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 07 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Wholesale Vehicle Market Trends: The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 0.2% in September from August but remains 2% higher year-over-year, with mixed segment performance; luxury vehicles and electric vehicles saw price increases, while compact cars and mid-size sedans experienced declines.
Retail Sales and Economic Outlook: Retail used vehicle sales dropped 3.9% from August and 2% year-over-year, with rising average listing prices. Cox Automotive's Chief Economist warns of potential Q4 slowdowns due to supply shifts, high tariffs, and increasing interest rates, despite a stronger-than-expected market performance so far this year.
Analyst Views on AN
Wall Street analysts forecast AN stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AN is 250.13 USD with a low forecast of 220.00 USD and a high forecast of 300.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
8 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 220.630
Low
220.00
Averages
250.13
High
300.00
Current: 220.630
Low
220.00
Averages
250.13
High
300.00
About AN
AutoNation, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is an automotive retailer in the United States. Its segments include Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance. The Domestic segment is comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. The Import segment is primarily comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Subaru, and Nissan. The Premium Luxury segment is primarily comprised of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Audi, and Jaguar Land Rover. The franchises in each of its Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury segments also sell used vehicles, parts and automotive services, and automotive finance and insurance products. The AutoNation Finance segment is comprised of its captive auto finance company, which provides indirect financing to qualified retail customers on vehicles it sells.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
