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AZO·AutoZone, Inc.

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After Hours
High
$3,075.00
Open
$3,004.67
Market Cap
50.01B
52W High
$4,388.11
Low
$2,988.00
P. Close
$3,062.16
P/E
20.18
52W Low
$2,928.11
Fwd P/E
17.44
DailyIQ Est.
$4130.55
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
-
NO DATA
Grace Sharpley’s promotion to Senior Vice President of Finance, effective July 10, 2026, places her on the Executive Committee and directly under CFO Jamere Jackson, signaling a tightening of financial oversight as AutoZone expands its 7,856‑store network. This leadership shift is likely intended to accelerate capital‑allocation decisions, particularly as the company plans an $850 million senior‑notes issuance due 2031 to refinance existing debt and fund growth. The timing of the promotion suggests a coordinated effort to optimize the debt profile, with the new finance chief positioned to balance refinancing costs against expansion spending. Traders should watch the final pricing and coupon details of the notes, as they will clarify the cost of capital and impact on leverage ratios. The promotion arrives amid heightened investor interest, with Zacks users increasingly focusing on AZO’s earnings guidance and inventory management. AutoZone’s recent earnings showed solid revenue growth and margin improvement, but supply‑chain and pricing pressures remain a risk that the new finance leadership may need to address. Over the next 1–10 trading days, keep an eye on the debt offering’s terms and any updates from the CFO on capital‑allocation priorities, as these will shape the company’s balance‑sheet outlook and short‑term strategic direction.
Earnings Summary
AutoZone, Inc. is a prominent retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories, operating across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil within the Consumer Cyclical sector's Auto Parts industry. The company offers a wide array of products for various vehicles, including both new and remanufactured parts, maintenance items, and accessories, alongside commercial services and online sales. In its most recent reported quarter, Q3 2026, AutoZone reported actual earnings per share (EPS) of $38.07 against an estimate of $36.22, and actual revenue of $4.84 billion against an estimate of $4.88 billion. This followed a Q2 2026 performance where actual EPS was $27.63, missing the estimate of $35.88, and actual revenue was $4.27 billion, falling short of the $4.79 billion estimate. Comparing the last two reported quarters (Q2 and Q3 2026) to the prior two (Q1 and Q2 2025), there's a mixed trend; Q3 2026 saw an EPS beat, while Q2 2026 experienced an EPS miss. Revenue estimates were not provided for the earlier quarters, making direct comparison difficult, but the most recent revenue performance in Q2 2026 missed expectations. Historically, AutoZone's earnings have shown a pattern of variability against analyst expectations. For instance, Q3 2026 marked a beat on EPS, while Q2 2026 was a miss. The company has demonstrated a beat in 2 of the last 4 reported quarters for EPS, with revenue estimates only becoming available in the most recent periods. Recent news highlights a solid Q3 performance with a 3.9% increase in total company same-store sales and a 4.1% rise in domestic same-store sales, leading to a 6.6% increase in operating profit. However, a LIFO accounting impact slightly reduced the gross profit margin. Additionally, PNC Financial Services Group has reduced its holdings, and increased market scrutiny is noted due to recent share price weakness, despite a modest year-to-date gain. Investors will be watching for the company's ability to sustain sales momentum and manage inventory costs in the upcoming quarters, particularly in light of the recent institutional divestment and heightened market attention. Key will be the company's performance in navigating potential shifts in consumer spending and its ability to meet revenue and EPS expectations in the face of these evolving market dynamics.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$24.17$31.66$39.15$46.64$54.13Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$36.22$38.07+5.1%
Q2'26$35.88$27.63-23.0%
Q4'25$32.35$31.04-4.0%
Q3'25$50.68$48.71-3.9%
Q2'25$37.01$35.36-4.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$4.0B$4.6B$5.3B$5.9B$6.5BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$4.9B$4.8B-0.7%
Q2'26$4.8B$4.3B-10.8%
Q4'25 - $4.6B -
Q3'25 - $6.2B -
Q2'25 - $4.5B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

AZO Stock Snapshot

AZO is currently trading at $3075.00, giving AutoZone, Inc. a market cap of 50.01B and a P/E ratio of 20.2. Today's range spans $2988.00–$3075.00, with shares opening at $3004.67 and moving up $12.84 (0.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL).

Over the past year AZO has traded between $2928.11 and $4388.11 - the current price is +5.0% off the 52-week low and -29.9% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $3969.38 (range $3200.00–$4800.00), implying upside of +29.1%.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is at $3075.00 (near 52-week lows in $2928.11–$4388.11), carrying a SELL signal (32/100) and neutral sentiment (-/100). The current P/E ratio stands at 20.2. The 50.01B market cap in Consumer Cyclical means this name is well-covered by analysts who can accelerate the downside through rating cuts and target reductions - a feedback loop that smaller stocks with less coverage don't face to the same degree.

The current SELL phase for AZO (32/100) at $3075.00 (near 52-week lows) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at -/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 50.01B in Consumer Cyclical capitalization, AZO has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $2928.11–$4388.11 range.