AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Stock Price & Analysis
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) closed at USD 3,270.7 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.61% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 3,156.74; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 3,162.71–3,277.41 on volume of 208,499 shares. Market capitalization is $52.90B, with a 52-week range of USD 2,730.65–3,996.25 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
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Key facts (AZO)
- Last four reported quarters (through May 9, 2026): revenue $20.0B, net income $2.48B (12.4% margin), free cash flow $1.63B (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 21.3x (avg 23.1x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 14.5x, net debt $8.80B.
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold AZO (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 0 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.96 on a 1–5 scale) (27 analysts), mean target USD 3,719.96 (range 3,000–4,800).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -15.1% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +78.4% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-08, EPS estimate USD 35.4, revenue estimate $4.95B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (AZO)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $14.6B | $16.3B | $17.5B | $18.5B | $18.9B | $20.0B |
| Gross profit | $7.72B | $8.47B | $9.07B | $9.82B | $9.97B | — |
| Operating income | $2.94B | $3.27B | $3.47B | $3.79B | $3.61B | $3.60B |
| Net income | $2.17B | $2.43B | $2.53B | $2.66B | $2.50B | $2.48B |
| EPS (diluted) | $95.19 | $117.19 | $132.36 | $149.55 | $144.87 | — |
| Free cash flow | $2.90B | $2.54B | $2.14B | $1.93B | $1.79B | $1.63B |
| Gross margin | 52.8% | 52.1% | 52.0% | 53.1% | 52.6% | — |
| Operating margin | 20.1% | 20.1% | 19.9% | 20.5% | 19.1% | 18.0% |
| Net margin | 14.8% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 14.4% | 13.2% | 12.4% |
| Revenue growth | +15.8% | +11.1% | +7.4% | +5.9% | +2.4% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $1.17B | $264M | $277M | $298M | $272M | — |
| Total debt | $5.30B | $6.15B | $7.71B | $9.08B | $8.85B | — |
Fiscal years end Aug. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through May 9, 2026) (AZO)
P/E 21.3x · P/S 2.6x · EV/EBITDA 14.5x · EV/Sales 3.1x · P/FCF 32.4x · FCF yield 3.09% · Earnings yield 4.68% · Buyback yield (TTM) 3.34% · Net debt $8.80B · EV $61.7B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Aug 2025 29.0x, Aug 2024 21.3x, Aug 2023 19.1x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (AZO)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold AZO. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tweedy Browne | 1.34% | $17.7M | Reduced -0.1% |
Analysts (AZO)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.96 on a 1–5 scale), 27 analysts; mean target USD 3,719.96 (low 3,000, high 4,800).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Bernstein | Initiated | Outperform | $3698 |
| 2026-09-28 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Overweight | $3850 → $3700 |
| 2026-09-23 | Roth Capital | Target lowered | Buy | $4023 → $3850 |
| 2026-09-23 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $3817 → $3648 |
| 2026-09-23 | TD Cowen | Target lowered | Buy | $3500 → $3400 |
| 2026-09-23 | DA Davidson | Target lowered | Buy | $3750 → $3500 |
| 2026-09-23 | Raymond James | Target lowered | Strong Buy | $4000 → $3700 |
| 2026-09-23 | Mizuho | Target lowered | Neutral | $3200 → $3000 |
| 2026-09-23 | BMO Capital | Target lowered | Outperform | $4000 → $3500 |
| 2026-09-23 | Barclays | Target lowered | Overweight | $3637 → $3400 |
| 2026-09-23 | Baird | Target lowered | Neutral | $3600 → $3400 |
| 2026-09-23 | Guggenheim | Target lowered | Buy | $4000 → $3750 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (AZO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -15.1% | +78.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -15.1% | +12.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 30.5% | 25.5% |
| Max drawdown | -29.6% (Nov 2025→Oct 2026) | -35.4% (Sep 2025→Sep 2026) |
Companies that name AZO in their SEC reports
| Relationship to AZO | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| supplier | INNEOVA Holdings Ltd (INEO) | 20-F May 15, 2026 | “(S) and mainly supplies genuine OEM and aftermarket spare parts to customers through the Autozone (S) retail outlets located in” |
AZO analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Nov 2026) | $35.40 | $38.14 | -7.2% | $4.95B | 20 |
| Next quarter (ends Feb 2027) | $31.75 | $32.42 | -2.1% | $4.59B | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Aug 2027) | $169.87 | $175.47 | -3.2% | $21.85B | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Aug 2028) | $191.30 | $195.79 | -2.3% | $23.41B | 23 |
AZO options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±11.0% (±$360.70) by Dec 18, 2026, which includes earnings on Dec 8, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±3.5%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 33.4% | ±7.6% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 34.9% | ±11.0% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 33.7% | ±13.0% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 34.3% | ±17.5% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 34.1% | ±22.1% |
| Sep 17, 2027 | 329 | 33.7% | ±25.7% |
30-day implied volatility 33.7% vs 30.9% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 3.88. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC)
| Price | USD 3,270.7 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.61% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 3,156.74 |
| Open | USD 3,176.14 |
| Day Range | USD 3,162.71 – 3,277.41 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2,730.65 – 3,996.25 |
| Volume | 208,499 shares |
| Market Cap | $52.90B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (AZO)
Nexqual's technical model rates AZO "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 71.74 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 2,948.02) |
| MACD | 71.67 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (AZO)
Wall Street analysts rate AZO "Buy" based on 27 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 3,719.96 (range USD 3,000–4,800), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 27 |
| Mean Target | USD 3,719.96 |
| High Target | USD 4,800 |
| Low Target | USD 3,000 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 23 / 4 / 0 |
Earnings (AZO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-08 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 35.35 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.95B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | USD 56.05 vs est 53.89 ▲ beat |
| 2026-05-31 | USD 38.07 vs est 36.17 ▲ beat |
| 2026-02-28 | USD 27.63 vs est 27.29 ▲ beat |
| 2025-11-30 | USD 31.04 vs est 32.35 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AZO)
| Total Revenue | $20.34B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +5.60% |
| Gross Margin | +52.34% |
| Operating Margin | +19.97% |
| Profit Margin | +12.65% |
| Current Ratio | 0.9 |
| Total Cash | $326.12M |
| Total Debt | $12.86B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to May 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $1.63B (8.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AZO)
Nexqual rates AutoZone, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 52%, operating 20% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $254M cash and investments vs $9.06B debt (May 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $1.63B (last 4 quarters to May 2026, SEC), 8% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — No data |
Ownership (AZO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.25% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.20% |
| Shares Outstanding | 16.17M |
| Float | 16.12M |
| Short % of Float | +3.68% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Leadership (AZO)
AutoZone, Inc. is led by Philip B. Daniele, CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Philip B. Daniele |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer of Customer Satisfaction | Jamere Jackson |
| Chief Operating Officer of Customer Satisfaction | Thomas B. Newbern |
| Vice President of Tax, Treasury & Investor Relations | Brian L. Campbell |
| Executive Vice President of Merchandising, Marketing, Supply Chain & Customer Satisfaction | Eric S. Gould |
Major Backers & Investors (AZO)
Notable institutional backers of AutoZone, Inc. include JPMorgan, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, Morgan Stanley, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| JPMorgan | 7.68% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.46% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.44% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 1.9% |
| NORGES BANK | 1.74% |
| Fidelity | 1.31% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.3% |
| BlackRock | 7.55% |
| State Street | 4.4% |
| Geode Capital | 2.55% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:24 UTC.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| ORLY | O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | USD 92 | ▲ 3.14% |
| GPC | Genuine Parts Company | USD 127.97 | ▲ 2.56% |
| MGA | Magna International, Inc. | USD 64.72 | ▲ 1.39% |
| HSAI | Hesai Group | USD 12.14 | ▼ 7.96% |
| BWA | BorgWarner Inc. | USD 55.46 | ▼ 3.46% |
| AUR | Aurora Innovation, Inc. | USD 4.86 | ▼ 2.99% |
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