AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Stock

About AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone, Inc. operates as a leading retailer and distributor specializing in automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company's comprehensive inventory caters to a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks. Their product offerings encompass both new and remanufactured critical hard parts, essential maintenance items, various accessories, and a selection of non-automotive goods. Key automotive components available include A/C compressors, batteries, bearings, belts, hoses, brake calipers, chassis parts, clutches, CV axles, engines, fuel pumps, fuses, ignition and lighting systems, mufflers, radiators, starters, alternators, thermostats, water pumps, and tire repair kits. For vehicle upkeep, AutoZone supplies antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, an extensive array of brake components (drums, rotors, shoes, pads), various automotive fluids (brake, power steering, oil, transmission), oil and fuel additives, and filters for oil, cabin air, engine air, fuel, and transmission. Other maintenance products cover oxygen sensors, paints, refrigerants, shock absorbers, struts, spark plugs, wires, and windshield wipers. Beyond functional parts, the company offers a wide assortment of accessories and general merchandise such as air fresheners, mobile phone accessories, snacks, drinks, floor mats, seat covers, interior and exterior styling products, mirrors, performance parts, protectants, cleaners, sealants, adhesives, steering wheel covers, car stereos, radios, various tools, and vehicle wash/wax supplies. Additionally, they provide towing services. AutoZone also extends its reach through several channels: a commercial program providing credit and delivery services for professional clients; sales of automotive diagnostic and repair software under the ALLDATA brand via alldata.com and alldatadiy.com; and online retail of its full product range (hard parts, maintenance, accessories, non-automotive items) through autozone.com. As of November 20, 2021, AutoZone maintained a significant operational footprint, with 6,066 stores in the United States, 666 stores in Mexico, and 53 stores in Brazil. The company was established in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

AutoZone, Inc. is led by CEO Philip Daniele, employs 130,000 people, headquartered in Memphis, US, publicly traded since 1991.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) stock trades at $3200.76 with a market capitalization of $52.25B. The stock is valued at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.65, a negative price-to-book of -19.18, reflecting negative shareholders' equity, price-to-sales of 2.34. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has ranged between $2730.65 and $4040.00, and currently trades 20.8% below its 52-week high.

On profitability, AutoZone, Inc. generates a return on equity (ROE) of -90.08% (not meaningful, as shareholders' equity is negative), return on capital employed of 32.31%, an operating margin of 19.06%, a net profit margin of 12.65%.

In its most recent fiscal year, AutoZone, Inc. reported annual revenue of $20.3B, net profit of $2.6B. Over the last 5 fiscal years, revenue grew at an average annual rate of 6.8%, and net profit grew at an average annual rate of 3.5%.

The balance sheet shows a debt-to-equity ratio of -4.97 (negative because shareholders' equity is negative), a current ratio of 0.88, total assets of $21.6B, $326.0M in cash and equivalents.

AZO has an average daily trading volume of 320,147 shares, a beta of 0.34 (historically less volatile than the overall market).

Official website: www.autozone.com

AutoZone, Inc. by the numbers, 2017–2026

Between 2017 and 2026 AutoZone, Inc. reported revenue of $10.9B rising to $20.3B, a change of +86.8% across 10 years. Compounded, revenue has grown 6.8% a year over five years, 5.2% over three, 7.4% over the last twelve months. Net profit rose to $2.6B.

Operating margin went from 19.1% in 2017 to 18.3% in 2026, essentially unchanged. The most recent net margin is 12.65%. On a trailing twelve-month basis to Mar '26, revenue is $19.6B and net profit $2.4B.

Borrowings rose from $5.1B to $12.4B, cash from operations was $0 in the latest year, positive in 9 of the last 10.

Return on equity has averaged -71.8% over five years, and was -102.8% in the most recent year.

The share price itself has compounded at —% a year over five years, —% over three, —% over the last year. Past price movement is history, not a forecast.

Figures are as reported and in the company's own reporting currency. They describe what has already happened and carry no implication about what follows.

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