AutoZone
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 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
8 analyst ratings
Raymond James
Bobby Griffin
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$4,900
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Strong Buy
Reiterated
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16 Sep 2025 |
JP Morgan
Christopher Horvers
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$4,850
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Overweight
Maintained
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15 Sep 2025 |
Wells Fargo
Zachary Fadem
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$4,800
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Overweight
Maintained
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15 Sep 2025 |
UBS
Michael Lasser
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$4,925
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Buy
Maintained
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11 Sep 2025 |
Barclays
Matthew McClintock
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$4,510
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Overweight
Maintained
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11 Sep 2025 |
Citigroup
Steven Zaccone
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$4,900
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Buy
Maintained
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3 Sep 2025 |
Evercore ISI Group
Greg Melich
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$4,250
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Outperform
Maintained
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18 Aug 2025 |
Mizuho
David Bellinger
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$4,050
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Outperform
Maintained
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3 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about AZO published over the past 30 days