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Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: AutoNation (AN) and Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

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There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Consumer Cyclical sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on AutoNation (AN) and Restaurant Brands International (QSR) with bullish sentiments.

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AutoNation (AN)

In a report issued on May 1, Michael Ward from Citi maintained a Buy rating on AutoNation, with a price target of $269.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $210.00.

According to TipRanks.com, Ward is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 6.0% and a 53.2% success rate. Ward covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Cooper-Standard Holdings, Penske Automotive Group, and Magna International. ;'>

AutoNation has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $243.00, a 12.7% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Barclays also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $240.00 price target.

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained a Buy rating on Restaurant Brands International today and set a price target of $90.00. The company’s shares closed last Friday at $80.03.

According to TipRanks.com, Geiger is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.5% and a 50.2% success rate. Geiger covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Brinker International, Cheesecake Factory, and Dine Brands Global. ;'>

Restaurant Brands International has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $83.00, implying a 2.5% upside from current levels. In a report issued on April 20, KeyBanc also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $90.00 price target.

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