AUTONATION INC (AN) Stock Institutional Trading Activity
AUTONATION INC (AN) position changes reported by tracked institutional filers across multiple SEC 13F reporting periods. Based on recent SEC 13F filings (Q4 2025), investors with some of the largest reported share count changes include Brave Warrior Advisors, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Tweedy, Browne Co All Funds (US), Dalal Street, and Hancock Classic Value. Explore insights into buying and selling patterns, position changes, and investment conviction levels to understand institutional trading behavior and market dynamics.
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| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 94,300 | 355,600 | $18,029 |
| Q2 2019 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 225,800 | 261,300 | $10,959 |
| Q3 2018 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -25,900 | 35,500 | $1,475 |
| Q1 2016 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust | Buy | 1 | 1,898,717 | $88,632 |
| Q4 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -28,500 | 61,400 | $3,663 |
| Q1 2015 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -189,161 | 89,900 | $5,783 |
| Q2 2014 | Lone Pine Capital | Buy | 1,075,555 | 5,067,310 | $302,417 |
| Q1 2014 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -574,639 | 279,061 | $14,854 |
| Q1 2014 | Lone Pine Capital | Buy | 3,991,755 | 3,991,755 | $212,481 |
| Q4 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -26,000 | 853,700 | $42,420 |
| Q4 2013 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 1,033,425 | 1,848,967 | $91,875 |
| Q3 2013 | Egerton Capital UK | Buy | 815,542 | 815,542 | $42,547 |
| Q3 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 820,000 | 879,700 | $45,894 |
| Q2 2013 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Buy | 59,700 | 59,700 | $2,590 |
| Q2 2013 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust | Buy | 1,898,716 | 1,898,716 | $82,385 |
Frequently asked questions about AN activity
Which institutional owners are buying AN?
Institutional owners buying AN include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in AN activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in AN compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to AUTONATION INC (AN) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in AN increasing?
Institutional interest in AN can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.