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Company Name  AutoNation
Company Symbol  AN
Profile  According to the company’s website, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) is America's largest Automotive Retailer. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., AutoNation employs approximately 27,000 people at 257 dealership locations representing 331 new vehicle franchises across 16 states. With over $19 billion in annual revenue, AutoNation ranked #112 on the 2005 Fortune 500, outselling all other automotive retailers in the U.S. AutoNation is a member of the S&P 500.
Current Price  $18.39
Yesterday's Price  $18.50
Today's Change in Price  -0.59%
YTD Change in Price  -13.74%
Trailing 12 Month P/E  14.0
Dividend Yield  0%
EPS Estimate - This Year  N/A
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