AUTOZONE INC
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See all $AZO insider activity →Bank of America reinstated coverage on the auto parts retail sector, highlighting AutoZone (AZO) and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) as top picks. The firm cites strong sales growth, an aging vehicle fleet, and sustained inflation in motor vehicle parts as key drivers. Both companies are expected to benefit from their scale and investments in supply chain capabilities, with Buy ratings assigned to each.
AutoZone reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $20.34B, up 7.4% YoY, with net income rising 3% to $2.57B and EPS increasing 5.3% to $152.55. Domestic comparable sales grew 3.3%, and commercial sales rose 10.6% to $5.7B. The company opened 374 net new stores, ending with 8,031 locations. Management highlighted aging vehicle fleets as a demand support.
TD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating and $3,400 price target on AutoZone (AZO) after CFO Jamere Jackson resigned. AZO shares fell 16% over the past year, trading at $3,240. Analysts cite near-term headwinds but maintain a bullish medium-term outlook due to market share growth and attractive valuation. Recent analyst updates reflect a mixed but cautiously optimistic view.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 9 news stories mentioning AZO (AUTOZONE INC). Coverage has skewed bullish: 3 bullish, 4 neutral, and 2 bearish.
Recent AZO coverage spans financial news, earnings and corporate actions.
Analyst upgrade to Buy is likely to generate buying pressure.
Recap of already‑public earnings; no new catalyst.
The CFO departure introduces execution risk and may weigh on the stock in the short term.
Buy rating upgrade may lift the stock as investors view coverage resumption positively.
Interim finance leadership reduces uncertainty near-term, but the CFO departure can raise governance and execution risk until a successor is named.
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Bank of America reinstated coverage on the auto parts retail sector, highlighting AutoZone (AZO) and O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) as top picks. The firm cites strong sales growth, an aging vehicle fleet, and sustained inflation in motor vehicle parts as key drivers. Both companies are expected to benefit from their scale and investments in supply chain capabilities, with Buy ratings assigned to each.
2 min readAutoZone reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $20.34B, up 7.4% YoY, with net income rising 3% to $2.57B and EPS increasing 5.3% to $152.55. Domestic comparable sales grew 3.3%, and commercial sales rose 10.6% to $5.7B. The company opened 374 net new stores, ending with 8,031 locations. Management highlighted aging vehicle fleets as a demand support.
1 min readTD Cowen reiterated a Buy rating and $3,400 price target on AutoZone (AZO) after CFO Jamere Jackson resigned. AZO shares fell 16% over the past year, trading at $3,240. Analysts cite near-term headwinds but maintain a bullish medium-term outlook due to market share growth and attractive valuation. Recent analyst updates reflect a mixed but cautiously optimistic view.
2 min readBofA Securities resumed coverage of AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) with a buy rating, citing 7.4% revenue growth and a 52% gross profit margin. The firm also resumed coverage on O’Reilly Automotive with a buy rating and Advance Auto Parts with an underperform rating. Analysts have adjusted price targets for AutoZone following its fourth-quarter performance, with targets ranging from $3,500 to $4,230.
2 min readAutoZone CFO Jamere Jackson will resign on November 25, 2026, citing a professional opportunity. J. Scott Murphy, VP and Controller, will serve as interim principal accounting and financial officer during the search for a successor.
1 min readAUTOZONE INC (AZO) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. EXHIBIT 99.1 AutoZone Chief Financial Officer Jamere Jackson to Depart November 25, 2026 MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today announced that Jamere Jackson has resigned as Chief Financial Officer effective November 25, 2026, after whi
1 min readAutoZone Inc. shares rose 3.61% to $3,270.70 on Thursday, outperforming broader market indices. The stock remains 19.04% below its 52-week high of $4,040.00, reached on October 22. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.02%, while the S&P 500 fell 1.21%.
1 min readAutoZone (AZO) reported a 1.6% increase in domestic same-store sales, but DIY customer sales fell 0.6% in Q4 2026. Management expects flat to low single-digit growth for fiscal 2027. The stock has lost 22.7% over the past year. Operating margin declined to 18.0% in the year ending May 2026, and flat sales could pressure free cash flow relative to its $2B buyback plan.
2 min readThe Auto Care Association (ACA), representing companies like AutoZone and O'Reilly, intervened in a lawsuit against Colorado's packaging EPR law. ACA argues its members may face double fees from Circular Action Alliance and Lubricants Packaging Management Association. AutoZone paid $575,000, and O'Reilly expects over $500,000 in fees. ACA claims independent compliance would be prohibitively expensive.
1 min readAutoZone (AZO) stock rose 1.88% to $3,117.14, outperforming major indices. It gained 7.57% over the past month, beating sector and S&P 500 gains. Analysts expect Q2 EPS of $36.41 (up 17.3% YoY) and revenue of $4.95B (up 7.01% YoY). The stock has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) and a Forward P/E of 17.84, trading at a premium to its industry.
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