AutoZoneAZO
About: AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,500 stores domestically, serving the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and occasionally, installation. The company also operates internationally, with more than 800 stores in Mexico and over 100 in Brazil.
Employees: 126,000
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
76% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 160 | Existing positions closed: 91
28% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 40 [Q4 2024] → 51 (+11) [Q1 2025]
11% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $52.5B [Q4 2024] → $58.1B (+$5.54B) [Q1 2025]
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,192 [Q4 2024] → 1,238 (+46) [Q1 2025]
0.96% less ownership
Funds ownership: 92.06% [Q4 2024] → 91.1% (-0.96%) [Q1 2025]
1% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $486M | Put options by funds: $492M
16% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 384 | Existing positions reduced: 456
Research analyst outlook
11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
11 analyst ratings
Mizuho David Bellinger | 9%upside $4,050 | Outperform Maintained | 3 Jul 2025 |
BMO Capital Tristan Thomas-Martin | 11%upside $4,100 | Outperform Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Raymond James Bobby Griffin | 13%upside $4,200 | Strong Buy Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Simeon Gutman | 8%upside $4,000 | Overweight Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
DA Davidson Michael Baker | 31%upside $4,850 | Buy Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 10 articles about AZO published over the past 30 days
