AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol AZO
  • Rev/Share 1131.9537
  • Book/Share -122.9923
  • PB -33.9406
  • Debt/Equity -5.7799
  • CurrentRatio 0.7666
  • ROIC 0.2225

 

  • MktCap 69832787141.0
  • FreeCF/Share 119.6834
  • PFCF 34.8741
  • PE 27.9566
  • Debt/Assets 0.6145
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.659

 

  • 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
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
Upgrade AZO DA Davidson Neutral Buy $3500 $4192 March 21, 2025
Downgrade AZO Argus Buy Hold -- -- March 5, 2025
Initiation AZO BMO Capital Markets -- Outperform -- $3700 Dec. 13, 2024
Downgrade AZO Goldman Buy Sell $3205 $2917 Oct. 14, 2024

News

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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AutoZone Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Sales Increase Y/Y
AZO
Published: September 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AZO's Q4 earnings fall short of estimates, but sales rise year over year with strong same-store gains and new store openings.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AZO
Published: September 29, 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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Here's Why You Should Retain AutoZone Stock in Your Portfolio Now
AZO
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

AZO's steady sales streak, mega hub expansion, e-commerce gains, and strong buybacks make the stock worth keeping in your portfolio.

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
AZO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call September 23, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Philip Daniele - CEO, President & Director Jamere Jackson - Chief Financial Officer of Customer Satisfaction Conference Call Participants Bret Jordan - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Michael Lasser - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division Gregory Melich - Evercore ISI Institutional Equities, Research Division Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Steven Zaccone - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Brian Nagel - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division David Bellinger - Mizuho Securities USA LLC, Research Division Simeon Gutman - Morgan Stanley, Research Division …

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AutoZone: We See It Heading To $5,000
AZO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

AutoZone, Inc. remains a top long-term holding, with a $5,000 price target by end of 2026 and strong shareholder value creation. AZO reported record Q4 sales, with comparable store sales up 5.1% in constant currency, despite a rare EPS decline due to higher expenses. The company's aggressive share buyback program continues to drive EPS growth and retire float, supporting long-term compounding returns.

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AutoZone Stock Gaps Lower After Quarterly Profit Miss
AZO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of AutoZone Inc (NYSE:AZO) were last seen down 2.9% to trade at $3,990, after the company missed fiscal fourth-quarter earnings expectations.

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AutoZone Posts Weaker-Than-Expected Q4 Profit
AZO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

AutoZone (AZO) posted weaker-than-expected quarterly profit as its spending increased.

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Compared to Estimates, AutoZone (AZO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
AZO
Published: September 23, 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 August 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 (AZO) Lags Q4 Earnings Estimates
AZO
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AutoZone (AZO) came out with quarterly earnings of $48.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $50.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $48.11 per share a year ago.

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Markets Await for Key Inflation Report
AZO, COST, FDX, KBH, MU
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Markets Await for Key Inflation Report.

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Fed Speeches Today, PCE Report End-of-Week
AZO, COST, FDX, KBH, MU
Published: September 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

We hear from a number of Fed members today, including its most-recent member, Stephen Miran.

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Unveiling AutoZone (AZO) Q4 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
AZO
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Evaluate the expected performance of AutoZone (AZO) for the quarter ended August 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) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
AZO
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

AutoZone (AZO) doesn't possess 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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Wall Street Analysts See AutoZone (AZO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
AZO
Published: September 10, 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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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AZO
Published: September 09, 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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Investors Heavily Search AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Here is What You Need to Know
AZO
Published: August 29, 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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Is It Worth Investing in AutoZone (AZO) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
AZO
Published: August 19, 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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Here is What to Know Beyond Why AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a Trending Stock
AZO
Published: August 18, 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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Auto part retailers are best positioned for retail earnings, says Oppenheimer's Brian Nagel
AZO, CVNA, KMX, LTH
Published: August 15, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Positive

Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer senior equity research analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the top tariff defense plays in retail and his expectations for earnings.

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Is Trending Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) a Buy Now?
AZO
Published: August 04, 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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Is AutoZone (AZO) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
AZO
Published: August 01, 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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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AZO
Published: July 08, 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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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AZO
Published: June 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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Why Is AutoZone (AZO) Down 6.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
AZO
Published: June 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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

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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AZO
Published: June 16, 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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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
AZO
Published: June 03, 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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If There's Such a Thing as a Recession-Resistant Stock, This Is It
AZO
Published: May 30, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Since the dawn of the financial markets, investors have been on a mythical quest for a stock that can weather any storm, delivering solid returns in boom times and busts.

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AutoZone Q3 Earnings Fall Short of Expectations, Sales Beat
AZO
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

AZO misses Q3 earnings estimates but beats on sales. It ends the quarter with 6,537 stores in the United States, 838 in Mexico and 141 in Brazil.

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About AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

  • IPO Date 1991-04-02
  • Website https://www.autozone.com
  • Industry Specialty Retail
  • CEO Philip B. Daniele III
  • 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.