AutoZone (AZO) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) is expected to be posting its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, September 22nd. Analysts expect AutoZone to post earnings of $54.08 per share and revenue of $6.7021 billion for the quarter. Parties may visit the the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

AutoZone Trading Up 0.2%

Shares of AZO stock opened at $2,859.61 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $2,994.83 and its 200-day moving average price is $3,216.63. AutoZone has a 12-month low of $2,815.00 and a 12-month high of $4,332.68. The stock has a market capitalization of $46.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.66, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.34.

AutoZone announced that its Board of Directors has initiated a stock buyback program on Tuesday, June 16th that permits the company to buyback $1.50 billion in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are generally a sign that the company’s board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on AZO shares. Mizuho reduced their price target on shares of AutoZone from $3,600.00 to $3,200.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on AutoZone from $3,900.00 to $3,600.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on AutoZone from $4,150.00 to $3,500.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, September 10th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of AutoZone in a research note on Tuesday, September 15th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets dropped their target price on AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $4,000.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $3,913.62.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Dennis LeRiche sold 1,455 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3,100.00, for a total value of $4,510,500.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 441 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,367,100. This represents a 76.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 2.60% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

More AutoZone News

Here are the key news stories impacting AutoZone this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AutoZone’s earnings report next week could provide a near-term catalyst. Options traders are pricing in an approximately 10% move around the release, signaling elevated expectations and potential volatility. AutoZone Stock Set for Near 10% Move After Q4 Earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer maintained an “outperform” rating despite lowering its price target to $3,500. The revised target still implies substantial upside from recent trading levels, suggesting the firm views the oil-related weakness as manageable over the longer term. AutoZone Facing Near-Term Pressure From Recent Oil Price Spike
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts are watching revenue, comparable sales, margins, and commercial-business performance for the quarter ended August 2026. Current previews cite an estimated earnings per share figure of about $54.22, but the market will place greater emphasis on forward guidance. AutoZone Q4 2026 Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Oppenheimer cut its fiscal fourth-quarter estimates and reduced its price target after the recent oil-price spike. Higher fuel costs could pressure consumer driving activity, do-it-yourself maintenance demand, and AutoZone’s near-term sales outlook. AutoZone Fiscal Fourth-Quarter Estimates Cut
• Negative Sentiment: The upcoming earnings event is increasing uncertainty, with analysts highlighting potential near-term pressure from fuel prices even as AutoZone’s longer-term replacement-parts demand remains intact. AutoZone Q4 Earnings Analysts’ Insights

About AutoZone

AutoZone, Inc is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and maintenance products. The company serves do-it-yourself customers, professional service technicians, and commercial repair businesses through its stores, distribution network, and online platform.

Its product offerings include replacement parts such as batteries, brakes, engine components, and ignition products, along with tools, fluids, filters, and other automotive accessories. AutoZone also provides services such as parts lookup, diagnostic assistance, battery testing and charging, and loaner tools for eligible repairs.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone operates primarily in the United States, with additional locations in Mexico and Brazil.