Generation Investment Management Llp Has Increased Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg LTD (TSM) Stake By $2.96 Million; Profile of 6 Analysts Covering AutoNation, Inc. (AN)

October 16, 2017 - By Stephen Andrade

Generation Investment Management Llp increased Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd (TSM) stake by 42.83% reported in 2017Q2 SEC filing. Generation Investment Management Llp acquired 86,999 shares as Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd (TSM)’s stock rose 8.84%. The Generation Investment Management Llp holds 290,112 shares with $10.14 million value, up from 203,113 last quarter. Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg Ltd now has $204.13B valuation. The stock rose 0.07% or $0.03 reaching $40.85 per share. About 1.07M shares traded. Taiwan Semiconductor Mfg. Co. Ltd. (ADR) (NYSE:TSM) has risen 51.40% since October 16, 2016 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 34.70% the S&P500.

Among 18 analysts covering AutoNation (NYSE:AN), 6 have Buy rating, 2 Sell and 10 Hold. Therefore 33% are positive. AutoNation had 28 analyst reports since July 28, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Tuesday, August 9, the company rating was initiated by Seaport Global. KeyBanc Capital Markets maintained AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) on Tuesday, October 3 with “Hold” rating. As per Tuesday, July 28, the company rating was upgraded by Sterne Agee CRT. As per Friday, September 8, the company rating was maintained by Jefferies. On Thursday, July 6 the stock rating was maintained by Jefferies with “Hold”. Jefferies maintained AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) rating on Wednesday, October 11. Jefferies has “Hold” rating and $44.0 target. The rating was initiated by Jefferies with “Hold” on Monday, April 11. The firm has “Negative” rating by Susquehanna given on Thursday, September 28. The stock of AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) has “Neutral” rating given on Monday, October 31 by Bank of America. CL King initiated AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) on Thursday, September 8 with “Buy” rating. See AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) latest ratings:

11/10/2017 Broker: Jefferies Rating: Hold New Target: $44.0 Maintain
04/10/2017 Broker: Berenberg Rating: Buy New Target: $55 Initiates Coverage On
03/10/2017 Broker: KeyBanc Capital Markets Rating: Hold Maintain
04/10/2017 Broker: Northcoast Rating: Hold Downgrade
28/09/2017 Broker: Susquehanna Old Rating: Neutral New Rating: Negative Downgrade
08/09/2017 Broker: Jefferies Rating: Hold New Target: $44.0 Maintain
31/08/2017 Broker: KeyBanc Capital Markets Rating: Hold Maintain
03/08/2017 Broker: Deutsche Bank Rating: Hold Old Target: $46 New Target: $43 Maintain
03/08/2017 Broker: Buckingham Research Rating: Neutral Old Target: $44 New Target: $35 Maintain
02/08/2017 Broker: Jefferies Rating: Hold New Target: $44.0000 Maintain

AutoNation, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States. The company has market cap of $4.42 billion. The Firm offers a range of automotive services and products, including new vehicles, used vehicles, parts and service, which includes automotive repair and maintenance services, as well as wholesale parts and collision businesses, and automotive finance and insurance products, including vehicle service and other protection products, as well as the arranging of financing for vehicle purchases through third-party finance sources. It has a 10.93 P/E ratio. It operates through three divisions: Domestic, Import and Premium Luxury.

About 269,852 shares traded. AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) has declined 14.65% since October 16, 2016 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 31.35% the S&P500.

Investors sentiment is 1.08 in 2017 Q2. Its the same as in 2017Q1. It has no change, as 42 investors sold AutoNation, Inc. shares while 75 reduced holdings. only 33 funds opened positions while 93 raised stakes. 70.95 million shares or 8.33% more from 65.49 million shares in 2017Q1 were reported. Employees Retirement Association Of Colorado invested in 0% or 2,018 shares. California State Teachers Retirement stated it has 0.01% of its portfolio in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). United Automobile Association stated it has 23,763 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Employees Retirement Of Ohio reported 22,503 shares or 0.01% of all its holdings. Proshare Limited Liability Company invested in 47,429 shares or 0.02% of the stock. Midas Mngmt Corporation has invested 0.05% in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Deutsche National Bank & Trust Ag accumulated 134,320 shares. Td Asset stated it has 33,372 shares or 0% of all its holdings. Switzerland-based Gam Hldg Ag has invested 0.01% in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN). Arizona State Retirement Systems, Arizona-based fund reported 16,291 shares. Creative Planning holds 0% or 3,006 shares. Dreman Value Mgmt L L C owns 8,437 shares or 0.2% of their US portfolio. Brandywine Mngmt Ltd Liability Com holds 127,547 shares. Wells Fargo & Communication Mn holds 0% of its portfolio in AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) for 217,710 shares. Northern Tru Corp has 789,692 shares for 0.01% of their portfolio.