AUTONATION INC (AN) Stock Technical Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:AN - US05329W1027 - Common Stock
211.48 USD
-0.79 (-0.37%)
211.48 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, AN scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. This is due to a decent performance in both the short and medium term time frames. Compared to the overall market, AN is only an average performer.
The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
AN is part of the Specialty Retail industry. There are 123 other stocks in this industry. AN outperforms 72% of them.
AN is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so AN is lagging the market slightly.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that AN is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 70% of all stocks. However, this overall performance is mostly based on the strong move around 7 months ago.
In the last month AN has a been trading in the 201.08 - 223.92 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Although the technical rating is only medium, AN does present a nice setup opportunity. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period.
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5 important support areas can be observed.
- A support zone ranging from 205.60 to 208.85. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- A support zone ranging from 198.92 to 201.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @193.85 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
- A support zone ranging from 189.27 to 190.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Support @156.96 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.
We can see 3 important resistance areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 211.67 to 214.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @220.99 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 226.83 to 227.19. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The long term trend for AN is up. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for AN is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 70.49 | POSITIVE | AN has a high relative strength, it outperformed 70.49% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | MIXED | The current price of AN is below the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of AN is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of AN is above the rising SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 53.21 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for AN is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | -0.34 | NEGATIVE | The MACD value suggests AN has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 44.64 | NEUTRAL | The Stochastics value for AN is a neutral value. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 2.65 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for AN suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 16.74 | NEGATIVE | The low ADX value for AN suggests a weak or negative trend. |
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.
| ENTRY | EXIT | DISTANCE | CAPITAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 214.84 | 205.59 | 9.25 (4.31%) | 23.23% |
| An entry @214.84. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone. | An exit @205.59. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone. | The trade has a worst case loss of 9.25 points, which is 4.31%. | For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 23.23% of your capital in this trade. |
- The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
- This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
211.48
-0.79 (-0.37%)
Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Performance
% Chg-0.37%
1 Week4.51%
2 Weeks-3.73%
1 Month0.42%
3 Month-2.84%
6 Month6.3%
12 Month23.06%
2 Year40.82%
3 Year97.09%
5 Year203.02%
10 Year254.48%
15 Year649.93%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.02
ATR(20)%2.65%
ATR Inc-27.3%
Range Today3.06
ADR(20)5.52
ADR(20)%2.61%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS70.49
3 months CRS34.73
6 months CRS56.04
Mansfield-0.24
10 Day High220.9
10 Day Low201.08
20 Day High223.92
20 Day Low201.08
52 Week High228.92
52 Week Low148.33
CS1 End208.85
CR1 Start211.67
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.62%
DER(5)-1.35%
Volume176.50K
Volume Incr-15.68%
Vol(5)351.28K
Vol(50)448.49K
AUTONATION INC / AN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for AUTONATION INC?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to AN.
What is the trend direction for AN stock?
The current trend direction for AUTONATION INC (AN) is Bullish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for AUTONATION INC?
AUTONATION INC (AN) has an RSI value of 53.2097. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the MACD signal for AUTONATION INC (AN) stock?
The MACD indicator for AUTONATION INC (AN) has a value of -0.341699, indicating a bearish trend.
Can you provide the short term momentum for AUTONATION INC?
The short term momentum for AUTONATION INC (AN) is positive.