AutoZone Q4 EPS Beats by $1.61, Sales Miss; Stock Near 52-Week Low
AZO is trading near its 52-week low of $2,796.85 (0.8% above the low) on elevated volume (2.0× avg).
Summary
AutoZone reported Q4 FY2026 adjusted EPS of $56.05, beating consensus by $1.61, while sales of $6.59B missed expectations by $130M. Gross margin expanded 182 bps, driven by tariff refunds and a favorable non-cash LIFO impact. The company repurchased $697.5M in shares during the quarter and opened 175 new stores, including 16 Mega Hubs. Domestic commercial sales grew 8.6% YoY, outpacing overall sales growth of 5.6%. Management expects sales growth in fiscal 2027 with acceleration across all three countries. The stock trades near its 52-week low at $2,820, with a median analyst price target of $3,784.56, implying ~35% upside.
At the time of this announcement, AZO was trading at $2,820.51 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $45.8B. The 52-week trading range was $2,796.85 to $4,332.68. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: Reuters.