AN Dividend History & Analysis | N/A Yield

AN has a dividend yield of N/A and paid N/A per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m -
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 1.0%
Yield on Cost 5y -
Payout FCF -
Streak Years -
Dividend Rating 1.00%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 4.8%
Total Return 5y: 157.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Retail

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PAG 10,404 M 3.11% 8.70%
SAH 2,065 M 2.12% 3.60%
MUSA 8,151 M 0.54% 1.71%
GPI 4,475 M 0.47% 1.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SAH 2,065 M 33.5% 90.2%
PAG 10,404 M 30.6% 85.5%
MUSA 8,151 M 19.9% 100%
LAD 7,843 M 12.5% 90.3%
GPI 4,475 M 10.7% 87.6%

AN Dividend History: Last 2 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2000-07-03 0.687 37.4% N/A
1995-04-27 0.5 0% N/A

AN Dividend FAQ

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) is the largest U.S. automotive retailer, operating four segments-Domestic, Import, Premium Luxury, and AutoNation Finance-to sell new and used vehicles, parts, and provide repair, maintenance, and financing services. The company runs franchised new-car dealerships primarily in Sunbelt metros, AutoNation-branded collision centers, used-vehicle stores, an automotive auction platform, and parts distribution hubs. Founded in 1980 (originally Republic Industries) and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, AutoNation also offers indirect financing and insurance products through third-party partners.

What is the Dividend Yield of AN?

As of February 2026, AN`s dividend yield is %. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of - USD by the current share price of 204.02.

Does AN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026 AN does not pay a dividend.

How often does AN pay dividends?

Over the last 12 months, AN has issued 0 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2000-07-03.

AN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AN for the next 4 payments are between 0 (-100.0%) and 0 (-100.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.687 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2000-07-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for AutoNation (AN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AutoNation (AN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AN?

AN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of AN?

AN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is -%. If you bought AN's shares at 79.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (- USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals -% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AN?

AN Payout Consistency is 1.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: AutoNation has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AN have a good Dividend Yield?

AN`s % Dividend Yield is considered as unknown.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AN is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of AN?

AN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AN's Outstanding Shares?

AutoNation's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.76% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 10, 1996 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1988 3,772,000
1989 5,404,000 +43.27%
1990 20,000,000 +270.1%
1991 20,428,000 +2.14%
1992 40,000,000 +95.81%
1993 53,333,300 +33.33%
1994 54,292,000 +1.8%
1995 186,666,700 +243.82%
1996 321,111,100 +72.02%
1997 453,529,400 +41.24%
1998 471,176,500 +3.89%
1999 367,500,000 -22%
2000 344,300,000 -6.31%
2001 325,900,000 -5.34%
2002 294,200,000 -9.73%
2003 275,700,000 -6.29%
2004 270,300,000 -1.96%
2005 267,400,000 -1.07%
2006 210,700,000 -21.2%
2007 180,600,000 -14.29%
2008 177,000,000 -1.99%
2009 176,500,000 -0.28%
2010 156,900,000 -11.1%
2011 140,600,000 -10.39%
2012 123,800,000 -11.95%
2013 123,300,000 -0.4%
2014 114,900,000 -6.81%
2015 112,000,000 -2.52%
2016 101,500,000 -9.38%
2017 92,300,000 -9.06%
2018 90,882,400 -1.54%
2019 90,700,000 -0.2%
2020 87,700,000 -3.31%
2021 66,000,000 -24.74%
2022 50,100,000 -24.09%
2023 42,900,000 -14.37%
2024 40,300,000 -6.06%
2025 38,100,000 -5.46%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:17