AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AZO
  • Rev/Share 1158.2817
  • Book/Share -193.887
  • PB -17.3145
  • Debt/Equity -3.6432
  • CurrentRatio 0.8597
  • ROIC 0.2794

 

  • MktCap 56142642246.0
  • FreeCF/Share 111.4166
  • PFCF 30.2605
  • PE 22.6861
  • Debt/Assets 0.5981
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.6538

 

  • Rating B-
  • Score 2
  • Recommendation Sell
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade AZO Mizuho Outperform Neutral -- $3550 Jan. 5, 2026
Reiterated AZO JP Morgan -- Overweight $4850 $4100 Dec. 18, 2025
Downgrade AZO Wolfe Research Outperform Peer Perform -- -- Dec. 16, 2025
Initiation AZO Robert W. Baird -- Outperform -- $4500 Dec. 4, 2025
Upgrade AZO Goldman Neutral Buy -- $4262 Nov. 13, 2025
Downgrade AZO Erste Group Buy Hold -- -- Oct. 31, 2025
Resumed AZO Wolfe Research -- Outperform -- $4741 Sept. 18, 2025
Upgrade AZO BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $4800 May 21, 2025
Upgrade AZO Oppenheimer Perform Outperform -- $4600 May 2, 2025
Upgrade AZO Goldman Sell Neutral -- $3811 April 1, 2025

News

3 Auto Parts Retail Stocks Poised to Benefit From Industry Trends
AZO, DRVN, ORLY
Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As aging vehicles boost aftermarket demand and rising repair complexity drives more work to professionals, ORLY, AZO and DRVN look well positioned for growth.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AZO
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone (AZO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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AutoZone Stock in Focus: How Strong Is Its Setup Heading Into 2026?
AZO
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AZO eyes fiscal 2026 growth on strong DIY and commercial demand, mega-hub expansion and buybacks, even as rising capex, debt and LIFO charges weigh.

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These 3 Household Names Are Flashing Rare Oversold Signals
AZO, COST, NKE
Published: December 26, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

After another bumper year for equities and mega-cap tech stocks in general, it can be easy to miss what's been happening in the shadows. While benchmark indices like the S&P 500 are on the verge of logging yet another record close, some of the most interesting opportunities right now are not the stocks making headlines, but rather the ones that have been left behind.

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Investors Heavily Search AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Here is What You Need to Know
AZO
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching AutoZone (AZO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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The PayPal Dilemma: Is It The Next AutoZone Or The Next Western Union?
AZO, PYPL, WU
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Paypal (PYPL) is rated a Buy, driven by durable cash generation and disciplined capital return. PYPL's investment case hinges on modest growth and aggressive share buybacks, potentially reducing share count by up to 26.4% in three years. The cannibalization thesis relies on maintaining at least $6–7 billion in annual free cash flow and avoiding structural decline.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript
AZO
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Shareholder/Analyst Call Transcript

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Macquarie Core Equity Fund Q3 2025 Contributors And Detractors
AAPL, AZO, CMI, CRM, FISV, SAP, STX, TEL, TSLA, TSM
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

For 3Q25, Macquarie Core Equity Fund Institutional Class shares underperformed the Fund's benchmark, the S&P 500 Index. Cummins Inc. saw steady share price gains and positive momentum due to strong revenue and earnings growth, particularly in its power generation business, which has significant datacenter exposure. Fiserv Inc.'s (FISV) stock experienced weakness in 3Q25 primarily due to a slowdown in the growth of its Clover payment processing unit.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AZO
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Zacks.com users have recently been watching AutoZone (AZO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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Wall Street Roundup: Market Reacts To Earnings
AAL, AVGO, AZO, DAL, DIS, FDX, JBLU, KBH, LEN, LUV, META, NFLX, NKE, NVDA, ORCL, PSKY, UAL, WBD
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Oracle (ORCL) fell 11% post-earnings as revenue missed and operating expenses outpaced cloud revenue growth, raising debt and spending concerns. AI-driven margin pressures are surfacing across tech, with Broadcom (AVGO) sliding 10% despite strong results, as investors weigh infrastructure costs.

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AutoZone Q1 Earnings & Revenues Fall Short of Expectations
AZO
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

AutoZone posts softer Q1 results as earnings and sales miss estimates despite solid commercial gains and continued store expansion.

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Why AutoZone's Stock Drop Could Be a Golden Buying Opportunity
AZO
Published: December 10, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone's NYSE: AZO is flashing a textbook trend-following buy signal after a modest early December pullback. The stock remains in a robust long-term uptrend, and the latest dip appears to be more of a buying opportunity than a reason for concern.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
AZO
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AutoZone, Inc. ( AZO ) Q1 2026 Earnings Call December 9, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Philip Daniele - CEO, President & Director Jamere Jackson - Chief Financial Officer of Customer Satisfaction Conference Call Participants Bret Jordan - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Barath Rao - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Skylar Tennant - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Ariana Warden - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research Mark Jordan - Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Research Division Michael Montani - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Yanjun Liu - BofA Securities, Research Division Justin Kleber - Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, …

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AutoZone: A 7% Drop On Q1 Miss Makes It Quite Interesting
AZO
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone (AZO) remains a defensive, all-weather compounder, now retracing after missing Q1 2026 revenue and EPS estimates. Despite modest 2.4% growth and slower buybacks, AZO's international comps and cash generation remain strong, with $1.7B in repurchase authorization. Inflationary pressures and higher input costs reduced gross margin by 200 bps, while operating expenses rose to 34% of sales.

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Compared to Estimates, AutoZone (AZO) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
AZO
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for AutoZone (AZO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended November 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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AutoZone Profit Falls as Higher Costs Continue from Tariffs
AZO
Published: December 09, 2025 by: WSJ
Sentiment: Negative

The car parts retailer's revenue grew but profit fell due to continued higher costs due to tariffs.

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AutoZone (AZO) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
AZO
Published: December 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AutoZone (AZO) came out with quarterly earnings of $31.04 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $32.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $32.52 per share a year ago.

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Market Eagerly Awaits FOMC Policy Decision
ADBE, AVGO, AZO, CASY, COST, FOMC, GME, LULU, ORCL, TOL
Published: December 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Market Eagerly Awaits FOMC Policy Decision.

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Seeking Clues to AutoZone (AZO) Q1 Earnings? A Peek Into Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics
AZO
Published: December 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of AutoZone (AZO) for the quarter ended November 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

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AutoZone (AZO) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q1 Release
AZO
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone (AZO) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AZO
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone (AZO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in AutoZone (AZO): Read This Before Placing a Bet
AZO
Published: November 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

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Investors Heavily Search AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Here is What You Need to Know
AZO
Published: November 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About AutoZone (AZO): Should You Buy?
AZO
Published: November 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Why Is AutoZone (AZO) Down 4.3% Since Last Earnings Report?
AZO
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AutoZone (AZO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Is Trending Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) a Buy Now?
AZO
Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone (AZO) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.

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Wall Street Analysts Think AutoZone (AZO) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
AZO
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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Is Most-Watched Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Worth Betting on Now?
AZO
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

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3 Stocks Using Buybacks to Drive Sustainable Price Growth
AZO, ETSY, KR
Published: October 03, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

Many things can drive a stock's price higher, fewer that can do it sustainably, and cash flow and capital return top the list. Capital return, in this case, share buybacks, can provide significant leverage for investors, but there is a catch.

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AutoZone (AZO) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
AZO
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

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About AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

  • IPO Date 1991-04-02
  • Website https://www.autozone.com
  • Industry Auto - Parts
  • CEO Philip Daniele
  • Employees 75600

AutoZone, Inc. retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company offers various products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. Its products include A/C compressors, batteries and accessories, bearings, belts and hoses, calipers, chassis, clutches, CV axles, engines, fuel pumps, fuses, ignition and lighting products, mufflers, radiators, starters and alternators, thermostats, and water pumps, as well as tire repairs. In addition, the company offers maintenance products, such as antifreeze and windshield washer fluids; brake drums, rotors, shoes, and pads; brake and power steering fluids, and oil and fuel additives; oil and transmission fluids; oil, cabin, air, fuel, and transmission filters; oxygen sensors; paints and accessories; refrigerants and accessories; shock absorbers and struts; spark plugs and wires; and windshield wipers. Further, it provides air fresheners, cell phone accessories, drinks and snacks, floor mats and seat covers, interior and exterior accessories, mirrors, performance products, protectants and cleaners, sealants and adhesives, steering wheel covers, stereos and radios, tools, and wash and wax products, as well as towing services. Additionally, the company provides a sales program that offers commercial credit and delivery of parts and other products; sells automotive diagnostic and repair software under the ALLDATA brand through alldata.com and alldatadiy.com; and automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products through autozone.com. As of November 20, 2021, it operated 6,066 stores in the United States; 666 stores in Mexico; and 53 stores in Brazil. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.