AutoNation (AN) COO Parent acquired 288 shares
COO Jeff Parent converted 288 RSUs to shares, withholding 114 at $179.64 for tax; holds 4,335 shares directly.
Insider transactions reported
Jeff Parent (COO at AutoNation Inc., AN) reported that they acquired 288 shares, and gave up 114 shares at $179.64 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Nov 1, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 4,335 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Parent Jeff
- Role
- COO
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share1 | +288 | - | - | 4,449 direct |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price (F) | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | -114 | $179.64 | $20.5K | 4,335 direct |
Options and other derivatives
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | Exercise or conversion of a derivative (M) | Restricted Stock UnitsOn 288 Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share1, 2 | -288 | - | - | 0 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share: 4,161 to 4,335 direct
- Restricted Stock Units: 288 to 0 direct
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. The restricted stock units converted into shares of AutoNation common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- 2. The reporting person received a grant of 865 restricted stock units on November 1, 2023. The restricted stock units vested in one-third annual increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one share of AutoNation common stock, or at AutoNation's election, the cash value thereof.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Exercise or conversion of a derivative:
- Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
- Shares withheld for taxes or exercise price:
- Code F marks shares handed back or withheld to pay taxes or an exercise price. No sale happens in the market.
FAQ
What did Parent report in this AN Form 4?
Jeff Parent (COO at AutoNation Inc., AN) reported that they acquired 288 shares, and gave up 114 shares at $179.64 to cover taxes or an exercise price on Nov 1, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 4,335 shares held directly.
How many AN shares does Parent hold after this filing?
The filing shows 4,335 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
What does transaction code M mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code M marks the exercise or conversion of an option or other derivative under an exempt plan.
Historical context for AN
Across the 25 sessions after earlier AN headlines, the stock closed higher 16 times and lower 9 times, with a median move of 1.2% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | AN | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | AutoNation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results | +6.1% | -1.8% |
| Oct 16, 2026 | AutoNation Appoints Mark Stewart to Board of Directors | +1.2% | -1.1% |
| Oct 12, 2026 | AutoNation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026 | -1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oct 5, 2026 | AutoNation downgraded by Morgan Stanley with a new price target | -0.5% | +0.7% |
| Oct 1, 2026 | AutoNation Appoints Ravi Simhambhatla Chief Technology and AI Officer | +4.8% | +0.2% |
| Sep 24, 2026 | AutoNation Celebrates 10 Years of DRV PNK with $1 Million in New Cancer Grants and More than $50 Million Raised and Donated Nationwide | -1.3% | -0.1% |
Earlier insider filings at AN
- Aug 10, 2026EVP & CFO Szlosek Thomas A converted options into 3,194 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 1,257 shares, increasing direct ownership by 12% to 18,437 units (SEC Form 4)
- Aug 7, 2026Director Lutoff-Perlo Lisa sold $198,000 worth of shares (900 units at $220.00), decreasing direct ownership by 10% to 7,989 units (SEC Form 4)
- May 7, 2026SVP & CAO Dees Kimberly sold $512,262 worth of shares (2,500 units at $204.91), decreasing direct ownership by 63% to 1,456 units (SEC Form 4)
- Mar 3, 2026EVP & CFO Szlosek Thomas A covered exercise/tax liability with 1,611 shares and converted options into 4,093 shares, increasing direct ownership by 18% to 16,500 units (SEC Form 4)
- Mar 3, 2026COO Parent Jeff converted options into 2,532 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 997 shares, increasing direct ownership by 58% to 4,161 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
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