Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
AutoZone posted Q2 EPS of $27.63, beating estimates, but revenue of $4.27B missed expectations, and same-store sales growth lagged forecasts. AZO's growth is driven by new store openings, while macro headwinds and weak consumer sentiment constrain demand and same-store sales momentum. Profitability pressures persist, with gross margin shrinking 137 bps and operating margin down 154 bps, mainly due to non-cash LIFO charges and growth investments.
Auto-parts retailer AutoZone reported its fiscal Q2, and the results came in mixed. While profitability came in ahead of expectations, the topline was weighed down by a stronger-than-usual winter season. Sales were also softer in AutoZone's international markets as well, particularly in its Mexico market.
AZO tops fiscal Q2 EPS estimates as sales rise 8%, commercial growth and store expansion help offset a slight revenue miss.
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Although the revenue and EPS for AutoZone (AZO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended February 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
AutoZone's fiscal Q2 2026 results landed with a thud this morning, as a meaningful revenue miss overshadowed a slim earnings beat and sent shares sharply lower.
AutoZone (AZO) came out with quarterly earnings of $27.63 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $27.1 per share. This compares to earnings of $28.29 per share a year ago.
AutoZone reported a fall in second-quarter profit on Tuesday, as inflationary headwinds dented the auto parts retailer's margins.
AZO heads into Q2 earnings with EPS seen down 2.5% despite 8.8% sales growth, as rising capex and SG&A weigh on margins.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.