AutoNation (AN) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for AN — the calendar windows where AutoNation has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
AN seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, AN's strongest seasonal window has been Apr 6 – May 6: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +13.11% across a 30-day hold. On the weak side, AN has historically declined between Sep 23 – Oct 13, falling in 9 of 10 years (average -3.87%).
In total, our analysis finds 766 recurring seasonal windows for AutoNation — 497 bullish and 269 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 31 – Sep 10, opens in 35 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
AN's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 4d ago | Jul 13 – Jul 23 | 10d | +4.08% | 80% | +6.03% |
| Completedended 4d ago | Jun 23 – Jul 23 | 30d | +10.14% | 90% | +6.73% |
| Active10d left | Jul 27 – Aug 6 | 10d | -1.67% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 35d | Aug 31 – Sep 10 | 10d | -1.72% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 48d | Sep 13 – Oct 13 | 30d | -2.33% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 50d | Sep 15 – Oct 15 | 30d | -2.55% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 51d | Sep 16 – Oct 16 | 30d | -2.23% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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AN seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy AN stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, AN's strongest seasonal window starts in April: Apr 6 to May 6, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +13.11%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is AN's strongest seasonal pattern?
AN's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Apr 6 – May 6 window (30-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +13.11%.
When has AN historically performed worst?
AN's weakest recurring window has been Sep 23 to Oct 13, declining in 9 of 10 years with an average return of -3.87%.
How reliable are AN's seasonal patterns?
Each AN pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. AN currently shows 766 recurring windows (497 bullish, 269 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is AN stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing AutoNation's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where AN has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.