AutoZone, Inc.
NYSE: AZO
Stock price
3430.45 USD
(+138.47%) 5 years
Financial Performance
5Y price score: 212
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10Y return: 337.6%
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3210.7
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337.6 %
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302.1 %
Founded: 1,979
Employees: 71,400
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Latest Earnings Call Takeaways
2026 Q2 (Mar 3, 2026)
1) Sales Performance and Growth Initiatives - Total sales for Q2 2026 increased by 8.1% year-over-year, reaching $4.3 billion. - Domestic same-store sales grew 3.4%, with DIY sales up 1.5% and commercial sales up 9.8%. - International same-store sales rose 2.5% on a constant currency basis, with a notable 17.1% unadjusted comp due to favorable exchange rates. - The company opened 64 new stores globally, bringing the total to 6,709 U.S. stores, 913 in Mexico, and 152 in Brazil. - AutoZone plans to open approximately 350 to 360 stores for the full fiscal year, compared to 304 last year.
2) Financial Metrics and Margin Impact - Earnings per share (EPS) decreased by 2.3% due to a $59 million non-cash LIFO charge; excluding this, EPS would have increased by 7.1%. - Gross margin was 52.5%, down 137 basis points year-over-year, primarily impacted by the shift towards a faster-growing commercial business. - EBIT for the quarter was $698 million, down 1.2%, but would have grown 7.2% without the LIFO charge. - Free cash flow generated was $15 million, significantly lower than $291 million in Q2 last year, attributed to timing of CapEx and payables.
3) Operational Challenges and Weather Impact - Severe winter weather negatively impacted commercial sales, particularly in the last four weeks of the quarter, leading to a 1% growth during that period compared to 12% in the preceding weeks. - The DIY segment faced challenges in the middle four weeks due to tough comparisons from last year's cold weather, which drove higher sales. - Traffic counts in the DIY segment declined by 3.6%, similar to the previous quarter, but management expects improvements as ticket growth stabilizes.
4) Strategic Outlook and Market Positioning - AutoZone remains optimistic about growth in the second half of FY 2026, driven by expected improvements in traffic and ticket growth, particularly from tax refunds and seasonal maintenance. - The company is focused on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency through investments in technology and supply chain improvements. - AutoZone anticipates continued market share gains in both DIY and commercial segments, supported by the expansion of Mega Hubs and improved inventory availability.
5) Guidance and Future Expectations - The company expects LIFO charges of approximately $60 million for the remaining quarters of FY 2026, impacting gross margin and EPS. - Management is confident in achieving a 4%+ domestic comp profile moving forward, with expectations of accelerated growth in FY 2027 and FY 2028 as new stores mature. - The call did not provide specific guidance on future same SKU inflation rates beyond mid-single digits.
Bottom line: AutoZone's Q2 results reflect solid sales growth despite weather-related challenges, with a strategic focus on expanding store presence and improving operational efficiencies. The company is well-positioned for future growth, with expectations of market share gains and improved financial performance in the latter half of FY 2026.
AutoZone, Inc. — Financial Overview, Stock Price, Market Cap
AutoZone, Inc. is a company. Founded in 1979. As of April 13, 2026, the company's market capitalization is $56522907169 with a current stock price of $3430.45.