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AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $4,300 at Oppenheimer

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:12:07 -0400

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 (from $4,150.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

Argus Upgrades AutoZone (AZO) to Buy, 'nearing an inflection point in the shares' (Friday)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:55:04 -0400

Argus analyst Bill Selesky upgraded AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $4,325.00.

The analyst comments "We are raising our rating on AutoZone Inc. (NYYSE: AZO) to BUY (from HOLD) and establishing a price target of $4,325 per share, suggesting a total return potential of about 16% from current prices. Our upgrade highlights our belief that we are nearing an inflection point in the shares, this as we expect year-over-year profit growth to turn positive, beginning with the fiscal third quarter of 2026. The prior two quarters had exhibited negative earnings growth."

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Argus Upgrades AutoZone (AZO) to Buy, 'nearing an inflection point in the shares' (Friday)

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:55:04 -0400

Argus analyst Bill Selesky upgraded AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) from Hold to Buy with a price target of $4,325.00.

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AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $4,300 at DA Davidson

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:19:34 -0400

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 (from $4,100.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented, "Comps should bounce back in 3Q as the 2Q miss was driven by weather-related store closures, helped by same SKU inflation and sequential ticket growth. Profits should also improve in the back half as we should be past the peak investment in store growth for 2026. We reiterate our BUY rating and are raising our price target to $4,300 from $4,100, based on 23x our 2027 EPS forecast."

AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $4,300 at DA Davidson

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:19:34 -0400

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 (from $4,100.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $3,600 at Mizuho

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:14:19 -0400

(Updated - March 5, 2026 7:14 AM EST)

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $3,600.00 (from $3,550.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented: "AutoZone (AZO) shares notched down yesterday on fiscal Q2 results. While operating expense growth was held in check, weakening comp sales growth disappointed and surprised many to the downside. Yes, weather did play a role with the final two weeks of the quarter weighing disproportionately on commercial sales growth. However, same SKU inflation hasn't been the sticky driver the market had anticipated. We continue to believe investors are seeking an

AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $3,600 at Mizuho

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:14:19 -0400

(Updated - March 5, 2026 7:14 AM EST)

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $3,600.00 (from $3,550.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $4,020 at Morgan Stanley

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:02:40 -0400

Morgan Stanley analyst Simeon Gutman raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,020.00 (from $4,000.00) while maintaining a Overweight rating.

Truist: 'We are aggressive buyers of AutoZone (AZO)'; PT Lowered to $4,045

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:25:27 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,045.00 (from $4,076.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented: "Op ex pressures eased; shr gains continue; FY2Q comps were a bit light due to severe winter weather headwinds, but these same pressures could/should result in a better sales cadence in the Spring/Summer time frame due to part breakage/damage. While SG&A remains elevated given the intensified push in inventory availability/service, the P&L pressure did ease from recent run-rates. Given the favorable macro backdrop (cost of repair vs. purchase; growing car parc), our expectation that LIFO pressures

Truist: 'We are aggressive buyers of AutoZone (AZO)'; PT Lowered to $4,045

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:25:27 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,045.00 (from $4,076.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Lowered to $4,100 at Evercore ISI

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:31:52 -0400

Evercore ISI analyst Greg Melich lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,100.00 (from $4,125.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "AutoZone’s market share gains sow the seeds for profitable growth, even if non cash LIFO charges will burden EPS growth for another quarter. Domestic comps of +3.4% disappointed, moderating from 5% last quarter. Combined with Commercial comps slowing to ~8%, the stock gave up half its ytd gains albeit in a tough tape. The good news is the comps are already snapping back early in F3Q once the weather cleared and vehicles could get to shops.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Lowered to $4,100 at Evercore ISI

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:31:52 -0400

Evercore ISI analyst Greg Melich lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,100.00 (from $4,125.00) while maintaining a Outperform rating.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Lowered to $4,300 at BMO Capital

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:04:46 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 while maintaining a Outperform rating.

The analyst comments "AZO's FY2Q26 EPS was better than anticipated, even with LIFO headwinds, but SSS came in well below, with adverse weather weighing on performance for both Commercial & DIY. Those headwinds should become a tailwind in 3Q/4Q, particularly for under car components. While AZO continues to see less operating leverage than investors would like, we're reiterating our OP rating (slightly lower estimates are reducing our PT) and continue to believe AZO's ongoing investments position the company well for market

AutoZone (AZO) PT Lowered to $4,300 at BMO Capital

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:04:46 -0400

BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin lowered the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 while maintaining a Outperform rating.

AutoZone (AZO) PT Raised to $4,300 at Citi

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 05:00:45 -0400

Citi analyst Steven Zaccone raised the price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) to $4,300.00 (from $4,200.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

BofA Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on AutoZone (AZO)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:56:58 -0400

BofA Securities analyst Robert Ohmes reiterated a Buy rating and $4,800.00 price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO)

The analyst commented, "AutoZone (AZO) reported its F2Q results (12 weeks ending February 14, 2026), including EPS of $27.63 (vs. Street $26.99 and BofAe $27.56) on 3.4% domestic comps (vs. Street 4.9% and BofAe 5.5%). A lower than expected tax rate (20.7% vs. AZO guide on 1Q EPS call to model ~22.5%) contributed $0.63 to EPS. Both DIY and Pro sales grew in F2Q, led by 9.8% Pro comps growth (average ticket growth 5%+). Within the quarter, the last four-week segment in Pro slowed

DA Davidson Reiterates Buy Rating on AutoZone (AZO); "We would be buyers of that weakness"

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:16:15 -0400

DA Davidson analyst Michael Baker reiterated a Buy rating and $4,100.00 price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO)

The analyst commented, "AZO’s comps came in lower than expected, with the commercial business slowing against stronger comparisons, offset by stronger results in AZO’s retail business. Gross margins, while down, were better than expected as most were figuring on non-cash LIFO related pressures. Expenses were well managed such that operating profits and margins were in line to slightly above. This resulted an EPS beat, but that was helped some below the line expenses versus our model. The stock has been strong, up 15% to

Truist Securities Reiterates Buy Rating on AutoZone (AZO); "we remain bullish on AZO"

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:14:26 -0400

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli reiterated a Buy rating and $4,076.00 price target on AutoZone (NYSE: AZO)

The analyst commented, "Domestic Comps were a bit light at 3.4% vs. our 4.2%E and Street likely in the 4.5%-5.0% range. As we highlighted in our preview, we did see a slowdown after our Jan 16th sales update, likely caused by winter storm activity in late Jan/early Feb. We would also note that if the current geopolitical issues persist and we start to see steadily higher gas prices, this could have a temporary impact on auto part sales. Nevertheless, we remain bullish on AZO

AutoZone shares fall as FQ2 revenue misses forecasts

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:15:41 -0400

Investing.com -- AutoZone shares fell after the auto parts retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped profit expectations but missed on revenue.

The company reported Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $27.63, ahead of the $27.17 analyst estimate. Revenue came in at $4.27 billion, just below the consensus forecast of $4.31 billion.

The company’s shares dipped more than 7% in premarket trading Tuesday.

Net sales increased 8.1% year over year. Same-store sales, defined as sales from domestic and international stores open at least one year, rose 3.3% on a constant-currency basis.

Regionally, domestic comparable sales advanced 3.4% in constant currency, while international same-store sales grew

AutoZone shares fall as FQ2 revenue misses forecasts

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:15:41 -0400

Investing.com -- AutoZone shares fell after the auto parts retailer reported fiscal second-quarter results that topped profit expectations but missed on revenue.

The company reported Q2 earnings per share (EPS) of $27.63, ahead of the $27.17 analyst estimate. Revenue came in at $4.27 billion, just below the consensus forecast of $4.31 billion.

The company’s shares dipped more than 7% in premarket trading Tuesday.

Net sales increased 8.1% year over year. Same-store sales, defined as sales from domestic and international stores open at least one year, rose 3.3% on a constant-currency basis.

Regionally, domestic comparable sales advanced 3.4% in constant currency, while international same-store sales grew

AutoZone (AZO) Tops Q2 EPS by 46c, Misses on Revenue

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:56:19 -0400

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported Q2 EPS of $27.63, $0.46 better than the analyst estimate of $27.17. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.27 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.31 billion.

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AutoZone 2nd Quarter Total Company Same Store Sales Increase 3.3%; Domestic Same Store Sales Increase 3.4%; EPS of $27.63

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 06:55:00 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $4.3 billion for its second quarter (12 weeks) ended February 14, 2026, an increase of 8.1% from the second quarter of fiscal 2025 (12 weeks). Same store sales, or sales for our domestic and international stores open at least one year, are as follows: