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AutoZone Stock Is Undervalued, Analyst Says

BofA reinstates AutoZone (AZO) with a Buy rating and a $3,800 price target, projecting 19% upside driven by commercial growth.

Benzinga·09:15AZO▼−1.5%

AutoZone Chief Financial Officer Jamere Jackson to Depart November 25, 2026

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FedEx Taps AutoZone Veteran as New Finance Chief

FedEx names Jamere Jackson as EVP and CFO, effective Nov. 30. Learn how the former AutoZone CFO plans to drive profitable growth.

Benzinga·08:34AZO▼−1.5%

How Earnings Beat Will Impact AutoZone Stock Investors

AutoZone recently reported fourth quarter fiscal 2026 earnings per share above expectations, with gross margin gains and a focus on improving inventory, delivery, and customer service to support its U.S., Mexico, and Brazil operations. The renewed emphasis on accelerating sales growth across multiple geographies highlights how AutoZone is leaning on operational execution rather than relying solely on new store openings. We will now examine how AutoZone's margin-driven earnings beat could...

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AutoZone (AZO) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights

AutoZone (AZO) closed at $3 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.14% move from the prior day.

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Here is What to Know Beyond Why AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a Trending Stock

Zacks.com users have recently been watching AutoZone (AZO) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

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AutoZone (AZO) Up 11% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

AutoZone (AZO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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AutoZone: Consumer Weakness Won't Stop This Long-Term Story

AutoZone is rated a Buy: defensive compounder, buybacks, Mega Hubs, and commercial/international growth drive upside. Click for more on AZO stock.

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Is AutoZone Stock Ready For A Year Of Flat Store Sales?

Investors in AutoZone (AZO) share a worry that has only partly come true: people who fix their own cars keep cutting back until store sales stop growing. Overall domestic same-store sales still grew 1.6% in the latest quarter. On its September 22, 2026, call, management said it sees those shoppers putting off repairs and trading down. Shareholders have already lived through a hard year, with the stock losing 22.7% over the past year against a 17.4% gain for the S&P 500. So how close is AutoZone

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Auto Care Association raises double-pay issue in Colorado EPR suit

The trade group, which represents auto parts retailers, filed to intervene in an ongoing lawsuit. ACA says some members will be charged fees by Circular Action Alliance and the Lubricants Packaging Management Association.

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AutoZone Stock is Up and Price Targets are Still High - What's the Best AZO Play?

AutoZone stock has risen in the last month since my last Barchart article. An interesting way to play AZO is to invest in a one-month put credit spread. The expected return is over 40%.

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AutoZone (AZO) Advances While Market Declines: Some Information for Investors

AutoZone (AZO) concluded the recent trading session at $3, signifying a +1.88% move from its prior day's close.

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This House of Representative Just Sold Up To $65K In AutoZone Stock

Records from October 14, 2026 indicate that Representative Rick Allen of Georgia made a sale of AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), valued between $16,002 and $65,000, with the transaction dated September 22, 2026 and filed in

Benzinga·07:00AZO▼−1.5%

10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner. Traders will

Benzinga·09:35

1 Consumer Stock for Long-Term Investors and 2 Facing Challenges

Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. But many seem to be moving too slowly as their demand is lagging, causing the industry to underperform the market - over the past six months, retail stocks were flat while the S&P 500 climbed by 12%.

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AutoZone (AZO) Director Claire McDonough Will Not Seek Reelection After New Executive Role

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) board member Claire R. McDonough has told the company she will not stand for reelection. McDonough is stepping down after accepting a new executive position at another business, creating scheduling conflicts with AutoZone board duties. Her decision affects AutoZone's future board composition and will require the company to address the open director seat. Claire R. McDonough choosing not to seek reelection after taking a new executive role is only one piece of the AutoZone...

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Is Trending Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) a Buy Now?

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.

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AutoZone (AZO): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?

Over the past six months, AutoZone’s shares (currently trading at $2,904) have posted a disappointing 18.2% loss, well below the S&P 500’s 14.3% gain. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

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AutoZone (AZO) Rebounds In Choppy Trade, Is It Undervalued Or Fully Valued?

AutoZone Stock Triggered: What Recent Returns Signal Now AutoZone (AZO) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed run in its share performance, with the price near $2,910 and returns ranging from modest recent gains to double digit declines over longer periods. Recent trading has been choppy for AutoZone, with a 1-day share price return of 2.26% and a 7-day share price return of 3.25% set against a 90-day share price decline of 5.28% and a 1-year total shareholder return down 26.64%, which...

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AutoZone (AZO) Stock Fair Value Edges Lower After Softer Q4 And DIY Pressure

AutoZone's modeled fair value has been trimmed from about US$3,867.91 to roughly US$3,708.71, a reduction of around 4.1% that reflects updated assumptions in recent research. Analysts link this shift to softer Q4 comps and pressure in the DIY channel, while also considering AutoZone's push into commercial and do it for me customers and its ongoing store expansion. As you read on, you will see how these price target moves fit into the broader story and what to watch as the narrative...

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AutoZone hones in on domestic distribution network

The auto parts retailer opened 16 mega hubs this quarter and 39 this year in total as it advances its inventory replenishment strategy.

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Should Investors Buy AZO Stock as Growth Meets Margin Concerns?

AutoZone balances record expansion and commercial growth with margin pressure, consumer trends and leverage concerns as investors weigh its outlook.

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Bernstein Initiates Coverage of AutoZone with Outperform Rating

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Is Most-Watched Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Worth Betting on Now?

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

Yahoo·08:00AZO▼−1.5%

Bernstein Initiates Coverage On AutoZone with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $3698

Bernstein analyst Zhihan Ma initiates coverage on AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $3698.

Benzinga·03:12AZO▼−1.5%

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on AutoZone, Lowers Price Target to $3700

JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers maintains AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $3850 to $3700.

Benzinga·09:34AZO▼−1.5%

AutoZone Stock Has One Thing Left To Prove

AutoZone (AZO) expects its domestic same-store sales to be flat or up by low single digits in fiscal 2027. It expects higher spending per purchase to drive that outlook. That matters because its Auto Parts Stores segment brings in almost all of the company's $20.0 billion in yearly sales. AutoZone's do-it-yourself (DIY) shoppers are already making fewer trips. It is not settled whether they return once price increases slow.

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AutoZone Generates Strong Q4 Free Cash Flow - Is AZO Stock Too Cheap?

AutoZone generated strong FCF margins for fiscal Q4 ending Aug. 29, 2026. AZO stock could be too cheap - 28% undervalued - based on analysts' forecasts, price targets, and its historical P/E.

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Did Record Q4 Results and Store Expansion Just Shift AutoZone’s (AZO) Investment Narrative?

AutoZone, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2026 results with sales of US$6,594.88 million, net income of US$931.59 million, and diluted EPS of US$56.05, all higher than a year earlier. The company passed US$20.00 billion in annual sales, opened a record 374 stores, and saw strong growth in its commercial business alongside softer DIY demand. Now we’ll examine how this strong commercial momentum and record store expansion shape AutoZone’s broader investment narrative and future...

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Cars are getting older: AutoZone earnings reveal how drivers cope

The average American car is 12.8 years old, and consumers remain cautious as repair costs climb.

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AutoZone shares safety warning that's bigger than gas prices

Drivers are cutting back in one area to save money, and it puts everyone else on the road at risk.

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Stocks making big moves yesterday: AutoZone, Natera, Shopify, Twilio, and Lennar

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Why AutoZone Stock Rallied Today

The auto-parts retailer is winning market share as it expands globally.

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AutoZone Inc (AZO) (Q4 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Store Growth and $20 Billion ...

AutoZone Inc (AZO) topped $20 billion in annual sales for the first time, opened a record 374 stores, and posted 15.1% Q4 EPS growth, though soft DIY demand and LIFO charges tempered the outlook.

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AutoZone, Inc. Q4 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of AutoZone, Inc.'s Q4 2026 earnings call

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks advanced late Tuesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector

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Why AutoZone (AZO) Stock Is Trading Up Today

Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) jumped 6.1% in the afternoon session after the company reported fourth-quarter earnings per share above Wall Street expectations, supported by margin expansion. According to a company press release, AutoZone reported diluted earnings per share of $56.05 for the fiscal fourth quarter ended August 29, 2026. That was above the analyst consensus estimate of $54.30. Net sales for the quarter were $6.6 billion, which was below analyst e

AutoZone (AZO) Q4 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Record store expansion and Mega Hub growth offset DIY weakness in fiscal 2026.

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Tuesday Afternoon

Consumer stocks advanced Tuesday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPD

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AutoZone (AZO) Q3 Earnings Report Preview: What To Look For

Auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday before the bell. Here’s what you need to know.

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Trump-Xi Summit, Costco, Autozone, General Mills, and More to Watch This Week

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping will meet Thursday to discuss a range of economic and geopolitical topics. We’ll see data on manufacturing , services, and new homes, and earnings from KB Home and Paychex.

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AutoZone (AZO) Could Be 26% Undervalued Following Its 8,000th Store Opening

AutoZone (AZO) has investors watching closely after marking a major milestone with the opening of its 8,000th store in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, adding fresh context to recent share price weakness. AutoZone’s 8,000th store opens, while the share price tells a different story, with the stock down 13.6% on a year-to-date basis and the 1-year total shareholder return declining 31%, even though the 5-year total shareholder return is still up 68.5%. Spot fresh opportunities in auto-focused...

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AutoZone (AZO) Stock May Be 21% Undervalued After Earnings Inflection Talk

AutoZone has delivered a strong 5 year run for shareholders, yet a weaker share price this year raises a sharper question about whether its current valuation still lines up with the cash the business is expected to generate. With fresh commentary around future earnings momentum now in the mix, the real issue is what the cash flow picture implies for the stock at today’s level. Over the past 5 years, AutoZone has returned 68.5%, which puts real weight on whether that share price journey is...

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AutoZone Facing Near-Term Pressure From Recent Oil Price Spike, Oppenheimer Says

AutoZone (AZO) is facing near-term pressures from increasing oil prices, potentially weighing on the

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AutoZone's Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Estimates Cut at Oppenheimer Amid Impact of Higher Oil Prices

AutoZone's (AZO) fiscal fourth-quarter results are likely to face pressure as surging oil prices wei

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AutoZone (AZO) Stock Could Be 2% Undervalued On Steady Cash Flow

AutoZone stock has delivered a strong 91.0% return over the past 5 years. However, current valuation checks suggest the shares now look closer to fairly priced than clearly cheap, with the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings multiples both pointing to an "about right" level. Over 5 years, AutoZone has returned 91.0%, which raises the question of how much of the company’s cash flow potential is already reflected in the current share price. AutoZone’s ability to...

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Why Autozone Stock Dropped Today

Advance Auto Parts stock plunged 25% today. Is Autozone stock next?

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Consumer Stocks Are Big Losers After Latest Earnings Wave

Consumer stocks were taking a beating after the latest round of retail earnings. The consumer staples sector was the biggest laggard in the S&P 500 with a 1.9% decline. Among the biggest S&P 500 losers of the day were Walmart, Ford Motor, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, lululemon athletica, and Auto Zone.

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Advance Auto Parts Plunges 21% as Revenue Miss Overshadows Earnings Beat; AutoZone Falls 4%, O’Reilly Automotive Slips

Advance Auto Parts stock cratered Thursday even as the company beat earnings estimates, leaving investors to question whether the headline numbers tell the real story about consumer demand and the health of the entire auto parts sector.

Advance Auto Parts Stock Sinks as ‘Constrained’ Consumer Spending Hits Earnings

Advance Auto Parts stock falls after the company posts a surprise same-store sales decline in the second quarter as consumers cut back on spending.

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10 Consumer Discretionary Stocks Whale Activity In Today’s Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities. Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner. Traders often

Benzinga·09:35

DoorDash Will Deliver Your Car Battery in Under an Hour — And AutoZone Wasn't Invited

Somewhere in a strip-mall parts store that isn't an AutoZone, isn't an O'Reilly, and isn't an Advance Auto, a Dasher is about to load a car battery into the trunk of a Honda Civic. That sentence sounds like a punchline. It's actually the most interesting part of DoorDash's new auto parts business, and almost nobody covering the story is asking why those three names are missing. DoorDash announced this week that it's expanding into auto parts, partnering with a company called AutoParts.com to del

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Why The Federal Reserve Might Hike Rates After The July CPI Report

June CPI fell 0.4% as energy plunged, but inflation stays elevated. Click for what we may see in the upcoming report and what it may mean for markets.

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AutoZone (AZO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

In the closing of the recent trading day, AutoZone (AZO) stood at $3, denoting a +1.26% move from the preceding trading day.

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Earn 10% On ORLY Stock By Selling Upside You Might Not Miss

Here’s how to get paid a guaranteed cash income on your O'Reilly Automotive shares right now, which you keep no matter what, in exchange for capping your gains above a higher price.

Yahoo·09:45

2 S&P 500 Stocks to Keep an Eye On and 1 We Turn Down

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

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Barclays Maintains Overweight on AutoZone, Lowers Price Target to $3637

Barclays analyst Seth Sigman maintains AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $3900 to $3637.

Benzinga·02:52AZO▼−1.5%

O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY) Raises Guidance—Can Margins Keep Up With Growth?

O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:ORLY) recently reported solid financial results for the second quarter of 2026. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, sales increased by $367 million, or 8%, to $4.89 billion from $4.53 billion in the same period last year. Gross profit also increased 8% to $2.52 billion compared to the same period one […]

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AutoZone (AZO) Could Be 24% Undervalued As International Expansion Comes Into Focus

AutoZone stock reaction and recent performance snapshot AutoZone (AZO) shares have been in focus after recent trading left the stock about 6% lower over the past month and roughly 16% lower over the past 3 months. Over the past year, AutoZone has declined about 22% in total return terms, while still showing a 23% total return over 3 years and an 85% total return over 5 years. See our latest analysis for AutoZone. At a latest share price of US$3,016.25, AutoZone is coming off a period where...

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