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AZO·AutoZone, Inc.

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-. (-.%)
High
$3,458.64
Open
$3,215.01
Market Cap
56.13B
52W High
$4,388.11
Low
$3,071.71
P. Close
$3,406.50
P/E
22.96
52W Low
$3,210.72
Fwd P/E
-
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
9
SELL
News Sentiment
56
BULLISH
AutoZone reported a solid third quarter, with total company same-store sales rising 3.9% and domestic same-store sales up 4.1%. This sales growth, coupled with effective expense management, led to a 6.6% increase in operating profit and diluted earnings per share of $38.07. While a LIFO accounting impact slightly reduced the gross profit margin, the overall financial performance indicates continued demand for AutoZone's products. Investors will be watching to see if this sales momentum can be sustained in the coming quarters, particularly as the company navigates potential shifts in consumer spending and inventory costs.
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, alongside maintenance essentials and accessories, and provides commercial services and online sales. In its most recent reported quarters, AutoZone experienced a notable EPS miss in Q2 2026, reporting $27.63 against an estimate of $35.88, and revenue also fell short at $4.27 billion versus an estimate of $4.79 billion. This contrasts with the prior year's Q2 2025, where EPS was $35.36 against an estimate of $37.01, and Q3 2025 saw EPS of $48.71 against an estimate of $50.68. The trend shows a deceleration in EPS performance and revenue misses in the latest reported periods. Historically, AutoZone has demonstrated a mixed beat/miss pattern against analyst estimates. While specific year-over-year growth trajectories are not fully detailed across all provided periods, the recent Q2 2026 results indicate a significant miss on both earnings per share and revenue, deviating from prior quarters where revenue estimates were not always provided but EPS estimates were often closely approached or missed. Recent news highlights shifts in institutional ownership, with PNC Financial Services Group reducing its holdings and JPMorgan acquiring a significant stake, suggesting evolving investor sentiment. Increased market scrutiny is also noted, with heightened search volume indicating investor focus on the company's standing and prospects, particularly in light of recent share price weakness. Investors will be watching AutoZone's upcoming earnings reports closely, particularly for commentary on the impact of deferred spring maintenance and consumer spending trends, as well as the strength of DIY versus DIFM sales, to gauge future performance.

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 $3120.00, giving AutoZone, Inc. a market cap of 56.13B and a P/E ratio of 23.0. Today's range spans $3071.71–$3458.64, with shares opening at $3215.01 and moving down $286.50 (8.4%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 9/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 56/100.

Over the past year AZO has traded between $3210.72 and $4388.11 - the current price is -2.8% off the 52-week low and -28.9% from the high.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a large-cap in Consumer Cyclical with 56.13B in market cap, and the current technical read is bearish. Score: 9/100 (SELL). Sentiment: neutral at 56/100. Price: $3120.00 (near 52-week lows). The current P/E ratio stands at 23.0. The 52-week range of $3210.72–$4388.11 provides the structural context, and the current SELL designation suggests that prior support levels are more important to watch than usual.

The current SELL phase for AZO (9/100) at $3120.00 (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 56/100 (neutral) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 56.13B in Consumer Cyclical capitalization, AZO has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $3210.72–$4388.11 range.

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