AutoZone, Inc. remains a top long-term holding, compounding value through consistent growth, international expansion, and an aggressive buyback program. Recent Q3 results showed record sales and strong comparable store growth, especially internationally, despite a slight earnings miss due to higher expenses. Short-term margin pressures are operational and tied to expansion, but are fixable; buybacks continue to drive EPS growth and shareholder value.
Shares of AutoZone (AZO) slipped Tuesday after the auto parts retailer reported gross margins declined in its fiscal third quarter.
Although the revenue and EPS for AutoZone (AZO) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended May 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
AZO is expected to have delivered third-quarter growth with strong DIY & commercial sales and store expansion efforts.
In the closing of the recent trading day, AutoZone (AZO) stood at $3,880.15, denoting no change from the preceding trading day.
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.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
In the closing of the recent trading day, AutoZone (AZO) stood at $3,762.60, denoting a +1.56% change from the preceding trading day.
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) closed at $3,609.65 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.16% move from the prior day.
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