Reading the tape
NYSE: AZO
AutoZone, Inc.
Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
Market Cap
$57.38B
52w High
$4,388.11
52w Low
$3,210.72
P/E
23.72
Volume
177.49K
Outstanding Shares
16.48M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Mixed / unclearLow confidence
1Y Price: -7.77%Revenue (TTM): 5.02%FCF (TTM): -20.55%P/FCF: 95th pct
What changed
The stock fell 7.77% over the last year. Revenue grew 5.02% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 20.06% to 18.08%. Free cash flow declined 20.55% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly weakening underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 18.08%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 5.02% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
AutoZone, Inc. retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories.
CEOPhilip Daniele
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryAuto - Parts
Employees130,000
IPO dateApr 2, 1991
Valuation
Forward P/E—
EV/EBITDA19.54
Enterprise value$82.51B
Stock splits
Apr 21, 1994↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Feb 3, 1992↑ Forward
Every 1 shares became 2
Profitability & growth
Revenue growth8.15%
Gross margin51.88%▼0.88%vs FY2024
Operating margin18.08%▼6.97%vs FY2024
ROE-73.17%▼30.53%vs FY2024
Analyst consensus
RatingBuy
Target price$4,235.71▲21.64%
33
Buy
12
Hold
0
Sell
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Earnings
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Next report
May 26, 2026
Q2 FY26 · EPS est $36.09 · Revenue est $4.85B
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Congressional Activity
Congress Trades in AZO
STOCK Act disclosures from senators and representatives.
Markwayne Mullin
OKsenateRepublicanSaleJoint2026-02-25$50,001 - $100,000+13d to disclose