AutoZone (AZO) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) is anticipated to issue 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. Interested persons are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

AutoZone Trading Up 0.5%

Shares of AZO stock opened at $2,859.61 on Friday. AutoZone has a 12-month low of $2,815.00 and a 12-month high of $4,332.68. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $2,994.83 and its 200-day simple moving average is $3,221.20. The company has a market cap of $46.70 billion, a PE ratio of 19.66, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 0.34.

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

Key Headlines Impacting AutoZone

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Guggenheim decreased their price target on AutoZone from $4,400.00 to $4,000.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane dropped their price target on AutoZone from $4,478.00 to $3,979.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of AutoZone from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Oppenheimer decreased their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $3,500.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of AutoZone from $4,345.00 to $4,096.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $3,913.62.

Insider Buying and Selling at AutoZone

In related news, VP Dennis LeRiche sold 1,455 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, August 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3,100.00, for a total transaction of $4,510,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 441 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,367,100. This trade represents a 76.74% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. 2.60% of the stock is owned by insiders.

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.