AutoZone, Inc.
NYSE: AZO
Stock price
3040.37 USD
(+0%) TODAY
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 118
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10Y return: 282%
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2902.2
52-week range
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Valuation
Free Cash Flow Yield
3.1 %
Dividend Yield TTM
-
Market cap $
$ 49,635
Price / Earnings TTM
20.9
Price / Book TTM
(18)
PEG TTM
(6.7)
Earnings growth and return
LTM
5YR
10YR
Total return (price & dividends)
(24.7) %
88.5 %
282 %
Free cash flow per share growth
(4.3) %
10.5 %
220.1 %
Earnings per share growth
(3.1) %
101.4 %
302.1 %
Founded: 1,979
Employees: 71,400
Business Summary:
Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q3 (May 26, 2026)
1) Strategy & Leadership
- AutoZone continues to prioritize customer service, emphasizing the commitment of over 130,000 employees to meet customer needs efficiently.
- The company is on track to open approximately 365 stores in FY 2026, up from 305 in FY 2025, indicating a strong focus on expansion.
- Investments in technology and supply chain improvements are aimed at enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
2) Financial & Segment Results
- Total sales for Q3 2026 reached $4.8 billion, an increase of 8.4% YoY, the largest growth reported in over three years.
- Domestic same-store sales grew 4.1%, while international same-store sales increased 1.6% on a constant currency basis.
- Earnings per share (EPS) rose 7.7% YoY to $38.07, impacted by a non-cash LIFO charge of $20 million. Excluding this, EPS would have increased 12.5%.
- The domestic DIY segment saw a 2.2% sales increase, while commercial sales surged 10.4%.
3) Problems / Headwinds
- Sales in the last two weeks of the quarter were softer due to unseasonably cool weather, affecting heat-related product categories.
- Same-store DIY traffic declined by 3.6%, similar to the previous quarter, indicating potential challenges in maintaining customer footfall.
- Inflationary pressures continue, with same SKU inflation reported just over 7%, impacting average ticket growth.
4) Operational or Product Plans
- AutoZone opened 82 new stores globally in the quarter, including 14 mega hubs, which are expected to enhance inventory availability and customer service.
- The company plans to continue its focus on expanding its commercial business, which is currently underpenetrated, and aims to increase market share among both national accounts and smaller customers.
- For Q4, AutoZone anticipates a similar same-store sales growth rate as Q3, with expectations for improved performance as summer approaches.
5) Guidance & Outlook / Investor Angle
- AutoZone remains optimistic about its growth prospects, particularly in the domestic commercial sector, which is expected to continue gaining share.
- The company plans to manage expenses in line with sales growth, maintaining a disciplined approach to SG&A.
- Investors should note that while inflation may moderate, AutoZone's strategic initiatives and store expansions position it well for sustained growth.
Bottom line: AutoZone's strong sales growth, strategic store expansions, and focus on customer service position it favorably for future performance, despite facing some headwinds from weather and inflation. The company remains committed to enhancing shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation and operational efficiency.
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AutoZone, Inc. is a company. Founded in 1979. As of August 14, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $49635253358 with a current stock price of $3040.37.