Joel Greenblatt's AN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 111.2K shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN) worth $24.32 M, representing 0.11% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in AN, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2014, adding 732.5K shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2016, reducing 630.2K shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's AutoNation (AN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AutoNation (AN) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +25,927 | Add 0.00% | 25,926 | $43.39 |
| Q3 2013 | +20,796 | Add 80.21% | 46,722 | $52.16 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,875 | Add 14.71% | 53,597 | $49.69 |
| Q1 2014 | +32,702 | Add 61.01% | 86,299 | $53.23 |
| Q2 2014 | +17,750 | Add 20.57% | 104,049 | $59.68 |
| Q3 2014 | -66,161 | Reduce 63.59% | 37,888 | $50.31 |
| Q4 2014 | +732,524 | Add 1933.39% | 770,412 | $60.41 |
| Q1 2015 | -770,412 | Sold Out | 770,412 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2016 | +140,201 | New Buy | 140,201 | $46.68 |
| Q2 2016 | +431,953 | Add 308.10% | 572,154 | $46.98 |
| Q3 2016 | -450,365 | Reduce 78.71% | 121,789 | $48.71 |
| Q4 2016 | +109,387 | Add 89.82% | 231,176 | $48.65 |
| Q1 2017 | +159,719 | Add 69.09% | 390,895 | $42.29 |
| Q2 2017 | -170,753 | Reduce 43.68% | 220,142 | $42.16 |
| Q3 2017 | -121,625 | Reduce 55.25% | 98,517 | $47.46 |
| Q4 2017 | -55,304 | Reduce 56.14% | 43,213 | $51.33 |
| Q1 2018 | +2,744 | Add 6.35% | 45,957 | $46.78 |
| Q2 2018 | +302,442 | Add 658.10% | 348,399 | $48.58 |
| Q3 2018 | -304,898 | Reduce 87.51% | 43,501 | $41.54 |
| Q4 2018 | -30,074 | Reduce 69.13% | 13,427 | $35.67 |
| Q1 2019 | -13,427 | Sold Out | 13,427 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2019 | +70,069 | New Buy | 70,069 | $41.94 |
| Q3 2019 | -29,755 | Reduce 42.47% | 40,314 | $50.70 |
| Q4 2019 | +11,536 | Add 28.62% | 51,850 | $48.62 |
| Q1 2020 | +42,949 | Add 82.83% | 94,799 | $28.06 |
| Q2 2020 | -58,393 | Reduce 61.60% | 36,406 | $37.58 |
| Q3 2020 | +22,829 | Add 62.71% | 59,235 | $52.92 |
| Q4 2020 | -6,758 | Reduce 11.41% | 52,477 | $69.78 |
| Q1 2021 | -22,448 | Reduce 42.78% | 30,029 | $93.21 |
| Q2 2021 | +4,687 | Add 15.61% | 34,716 | $94.80 |
| Q3 2021 | -8,847 | Reduce 25.48% | 25,869 | $121.77 |
| Q4 2021 | +15,524 | Add 60.01% | 41,393 | $116.86 |
| Q1 2022 | -20,063 | Reduce 48.47% | 21,330 | $99.58 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,545 | Add 7.24% | 22,875 | $111.78 |
| Q3 2022 | -2,666 | Reduce 11.65% | 20,209 | $101.89 |
| Q4 2022 | +22,653 | Add 112.09% | 42,862 | $107.30 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,163 | Reduce 28.38% | 30,699 | $134.36 |
| Q2 2023 | +2,096 | Add 6.83% | 32,795 | $164.61 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,710 | Add 14.36% | 37,505 | $151.40 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,293 | Reduce 3.45% | 36,212 | $150.18 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,323 | Add 25.75% | 45,535 | $165.58 |
| Q2 2024 | +9,933 | Add 21.81% | 55,468 | $159.38 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,980 | Add 14.39% | 63,448 | $178.92 |
| Q4 2024 | +19,890 | Add 31.35% | 83,338 | $169.84 |
| Q1 2025 | +11,315 | Add 13.58% | 94,653 | $161.92 |
| Q2 2025 | -7,538 | Reduce 7.96% | 87,115 | $198.65 |
| Q3 2025 | +24,059 | Add 27.62% | 111,174 | $218.77 |
Joel Greenblatt's AutoNation Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased AutoNation, Inc. (AN) in Q2 2013, acquiring 25,926 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held AutoNation, Inc. (AN) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was in Q4 2014, adding 770,412 shares worth $46.54 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 111,174 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN), valued at approximately $24.32 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) represents approximately 0.11% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was 770,412 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.