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O'Reilly Automotive and AutoZone are the market leaders in a highly profitable industry with an oligopolistic structure. ORLY has a wider distribution network, it has delivered higher revenue growth, superior customer service, and faster inventory turnover. AutoZone is focusing on international expansion, its share count has declined faster, and it trades at a lower multiple.
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 (AZO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AutoZone (AZO). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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.
AutoZone, Inc. continues to deliver robust sales and earnings growth, driven by aggressive international expansion and commercial sales momentum despite economic headwinds. The company's fundamentals and strong free cash flow support the potential for a future dividend, making it attractive for long-term wealth compounding. Valuation remains justified by double-digit growth, with significant upside potential and a price target of $4,225 by August 2026.
We count the Costco COST and AutoZone AZO releases for their respective fiscal quarters ending in May as part of our June-quarter tally.
AutoZone NYSE: AZO shares are in a long-term, sustained uptrend and are expected to cross the $4,400 level this year. The market for AZO shares is expected to surpass the $4,400 level due to its growing blue-chip business, strong cash flow, capital return, analysts' activity, and stock price action leading up to the FQ3 earnings release.
AZO misses Q3 earnings estimates but beats on sales. It ends the quarter with 6,537 stores in the United States, 838 in Mexico and 141 in Brazil.
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO ) Q3 2025 - Earnings Conference Call May 27, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Brian Campbell - VP, Treasurer, IR and Tax Phil Daniele - CEO Jamere Jackson - CFO Conference Call Participants Bret Jordan - Jefferies Christopher Horvers - JPMorgan Michael Lasser - UBS Brian Nagel - Oppenheimer Scot Ciccarelli - Truist Zach Fadem - Wells Fargo Steven Zaccone - Citi Seth Sigman - Barclays Greg Melich - Evercore ISI Operator Welcome to AutoZone's 2025 Q3 Earnings Release Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode.