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AutoZone

4,216.01 USD
-7.92
0.19%
At close Updated Sep 17, 11:23 AM EDT
1 day
-0.19%
5 days
-1.12%
1 month
4.36%
3 months
16.96%
6 months
16.44%
Year to date
29.72%
1 year
36.96%
5 years
244.41%
10 years
473.9%
 

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

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

59% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 135 | Existing positions closed: 85

6.66% more ownership

Funds ownership: 91.29% [Q1] → 97.95% (+6.66%) [Q2]

2% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,253 [Q1] → 1,283 (+30) [Q2]

5% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $689M | Put options by funds: $655M

3% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 444 | Existing positions reduced: 432

2% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $58.2B [Q1] → $57.1B (-$1.17B) [Q2]

10% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 52 [Q1] → 47 (-5) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$4,050
4% downside
Avg. target
$4,648
10% upside
High target
$4,925
17% upside

8 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Raymond James
Bobby Griffin
$4,900
Strong Buy
Reiterated
16 Sep 2025
JP Morgan
Christopher Horvers
$4,850
Overweight
Maintained
15 Sep 2025
Wells Fargo
Zachary Fadem
$4,800
Overweight
Maintained
15 Sep 2025
UBS
Michael Lasser
$4,925
Buy
Maintained
11 Sep 2025
Barclays
Matthew McClintock
$4,510
Overweight
Maintained
11 Sep 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about AZO published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
AutoZone (AZO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
AutoZone (AZO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
AutoZone (AZO) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
yesterday
AutoZone (AZO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
In the most recent trading session, AutoZone (AZO) closed at $4, indicating a -2.06% shift from the previous trading day.
AutoZone (AZO) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Positive
MarketBeat
4 days ago
3 Companies Boosting Buybacks While Others Pull Back
Stock buybacks, also known as share repurchases, are common practices for many companies to allocate capital. When a company buys back its own stock, it reduces the number of outstanding shares available, which can raise the stock price if demand stays the same.
3 Companies Boosting Buybacks While Others Pull Back
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
Wall Street Analysts See AutoZone (AZO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Wall Street Analysts See AutoZone (AZO) as a Buy: Should You Invest?
Positive
Barrons
7 days ago
Buybacks Hit Record in First Half of Year. These Stocks Are Benefiting the Most
A Goldman Sachs report shows that companies that have been more aggressive purchasers of their own shares, do better than the broader market.
Buybacks Hit Record in First Half of Year. These Stocks Are Benefiting the Most
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
8 days ago
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
AutoZone (AZO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
19 days ago
Investors Heavily Search AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Here is What You Need to Know
AutoZone (AZO) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
Investors Heavily Search AutoZone, Inc. (AZO): Here is What You Need to Know
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
19 days ago
AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) today announced that Bill Hackney, Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain, and Rick Smith, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, will retire in November of 2025 (Hackney) and January of 2026 (Smith).
AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes
Neutral
Schaeffers Research
21 days ago
Best and Worst Stocks to Own Over Labor Day Week
Labor Day is next Monday, so markets will be closed to start off the week.
Best and Worst Stocks to Own Over Labor Day Week
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
27 days ago
AutoZone to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings September 23, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), the leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, will release results for its fourth quarter ended Saturday, August 30, 2025, before market open on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Additionally, the Company will host a one-hour conference call on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET), to discuss the results of the quarter. This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at www.autozone.com and clicking on Investor Relations. Investors may also listen to the call by dialing (888) 506-0062, passcode 347798. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (877) 481-4010, replay passcode 52824 through October 7, 2025.
AutoZone to Release Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2025 Earnings September 23, 2025
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