Joel Greenblatt's AN Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 190,621 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN) worth $39.36 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 48 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 732,524 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2015, reducing 770,412 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
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +79,447 | Add 71.46% | 190,621 | $206.48 |
| Q3 2025 | +24,059 | Add 27.62% | 111,174 | $218.77 |
| Q2 2025 | -7,538 | Reduce 7.96% | 87,115 | $198.65 |
| Q1 2025 | +11,315 | Add 13.58% | 94,653 | $161.92 |
| Q4 2024 | +19,890 | Add 31.35% | 83,338 | $169.84 |
| Q3 2024 | +7,980 | Add 14.39% | 63,448 | $178.92 |
| Q2 2024 | +9,933 | Add 21.81% | 55,468 | $159.38 |
| Q1 2024 | +9,323 | Add 25.75% | 45,535 | $165.58 |
| Q4 2023 | -1,293 | Reduce 3.45% | 36,212 | $150.18 |
| Q3 2023 | +4,710 | Add 14.36% | 37,505 | $151.40 |
| Q2 2023 | +2,096 | Add 6.83% | 32,795 | $164.61 |
| Q1 2023 | -12,163 | Reduce 28.38% | 30,699 | $134.36 |
| Q4 2022 | +22,653 | Add 112.09% | 42,862 | $107.30 |
| Q3 2022 | -2,666 | Reduce 11.65% | 20,209 | $101.89 |
| Q2 2022 | +1,545 | Add 7.24% | 22,875 | $111.78 |
| Q1 2022 | -20,063 | Reduce 48.47% | 21,330 | $99.58 |
| Q4 2021 | +15,524 | Add 60.01% | 41,393 | $116.86 |
| Q3 2021 | -8,847 | Reduce 25.48% | 25,869 | $121.77 |
| Q2 2021 | +4,687 | Add 15.61% | 34,716 | $94.80 |
| Q1 2021 | -22,448 | Reduce 42.78% | 30,029 | $93.21 |
| Q4 2020 | -6,758 | Reduce 11.41% | 52,477 | $69.78 |
| Q3 2020 | +22,829 | Add 62.71% | 59,235 | $52.92 |
| Q2 2020 | -58,393 | Reduce 61.60% | 36,406 | $37.58 |
| Q1 2020 | +42,949 | Add 82.83% | 94,799 | $28.06 |
| Q4 2019 | +11,536 | Add 28.62% | 51,850 | $48.62 |
| Q3 2019 | -29,755 | Reduce 42.47% | 40,314 | $50.70 |
| Q2 2019 | +70,069 | New Buy | 70,069 | $41.94 |
| Q1 2019 | -13,427 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2018 | -30,074 | Reduce 69.13% | 13,427 | $35.67 |
| Q3 2018 | -304,898 | Reduce 87.51% | 43,501 | $41.54 |
| Q2 2018 | +302,442 | Add 658.10% | 348,399 | $48.58 |
| Q1 2018 | +2,744 | Add 6.35% | 45,957 | $46.78 |
| Q4 2017 | -55,304 | Reduce 56.14% | 43,213 | $51.33 |
| Q3 2017 | -121,625 | Reduce 55.25% | 98,517 | $47.46 |
| Q2 2017 | -170,753 | Reduce 43.68% | 220,142 | $42.16 |
| Q1 2017 | +159,719 | Add 69.09% | 390,895 | $42.29 |
| Q4 2016 | +109,387 | Add 89.82% | 231,176 | $48.65 |
| Q3 2016 | -450,365 | Reduce 78.71% | 121,789 | $48.71 |
| Q2 2016 | +431,953 | Add 308.10% | 572,154 | $46.98 |
| Q1 2016 | +140,201 | New Buy | 140,201 | $46.68 |
| Q1 2015 | -770,412 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2014 | +732,524 | Add 1933.39% | 770,412 | $60.41 |
| Q3 2014 | -66,161 | Reduce 63.59% | 37,888 | $50.31 |
| Q2 2014 | +17,750 | Add 20.57% | 104,049 | $59.68 |
| Q1 2014 | +32,702 | Add 61.01% | 86,299 | $53.23 |
| Q4 2013 | +6,875 | Add 14.71% | 53,597 | $49.69 |
| Q3 2013 | +20,796 | Add 80.21% | 46,722 | $52.16 |
| Q2 2013 | +25,926 | Add 0.00% | 25,926 | $43.39 |
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 48 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was in Q4 2014, adding 770,412 shares worth $46.54 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 190,621 shares of AutoNation, Inc. (AN), valued at approximately $39.36 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, AutoNation, Inc. (AN) represents approximately 0.14% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in AutoNation, Inc. (AN) was 770,412 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.