AutoZone
About: AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both 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 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
Employees: 126,000
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
87% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 131 | Existing positions closed: 70
8% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 37 [Q3] → 40 (+3) [Q4]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,142 [Q3] → 1,179 (+37) [Q4]
6% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 413 | Existing positions reduced: 391
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $52.9B [Q3] → $52.6B (-$262M) [Q4]
11.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 104.21% [Q3] → 92.72% (-11.49%) [Q4]
25% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $912M | Put options by funds: $1.22B
Research analyst outlook
16 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
16 analyst ratings
DA Davidson Michael Baker 33% 1-year accuracy 15 / 45 met price target | 15%upside $4,192 | Buy Upgraded | 21 Mar 2025 |
Wells Fargo Zachary Fadem 39% 1-year accuracy 14 / 36 met price target | 5%upside $3,850 | Overweight Maintained | 5 Mar 2025 |
UBS Michael Lasser 39% 1-year accuracy 15 / 38 met price target | 10%upside $4,025 | Buy Maintained | 5 Mar 2025 |
B of A Securities Elizabeth Suzuki 40% 1-year accuracy 6 / 15 met price target | 1%upside $3,700 | Neutral Maintained | 5 Mar 2025 |
Truist Securities Scot Ciccarelli 43% 1-year accuracy 27 / 63 met price target | 5%upside $3,841 | Buy Maintained | 5 Mar 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 21 articles about AZO published over the past 30 days
