AutoZone stock trades at EUR 2,543.00 after record sales, minus 0.70 percent
Published on 09/29/2026 at 15:54 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AutoZone stock (ISIN US0533321024) was at EUR 2,543.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 29, 2026, minus 0.70 percent versus the prior close of EUR 2,561.00. The same-day analyst catalyst was Bernstein's new Outperform rating, while AutoZone had just reported fiscal 2026 sales above USD 20 billion.
Bernstein starts coverage at Outperform
CNBC reported on September 29, 2026, that Bernstein initiated AutoZone coverage at Outperform, citing greater upside potential from do-it-for-me growth. GuruFocus put Bernstein's new price target at USD 3,698.00 on the same date.
The target is USD 1,155.00 above the Lang & Schwarz euro quote in nominal currency terms, so the two prices are not combined into a percentage comparison. JPMorgan's separate September 28, 2026, target cut from USD 3,850.00 to USD 3,700.00, reported by Yahoo Finance, provides a more cautious counterpoint.
Fiscal 2026 clears USD 20 billion
AutoZone's 52-week fiscal 2026 ended August 29, 2026, with GAAP net sales of USD 20.3 billion, up 7.40 percent from USD 18.9 billion in fiscal 2025. Diluted GAAP EPS rose 5.30 percent to USD 152.55 from USD 144.87, according to the company's filing summarized by StockTitan.
The latest quarter produced USD 6.6 billion in net sales, an increase of 5.60 percent, while diluted EPS reached USD 56.05, up 15.10 percent year over year. Gross margin expanded to 53.30 percent, an increase of 1.82 percentage points, but adjusted after-tax return on invested capital declined to 35.80 percent from 41.30 percent.
Commercial sales lead expansion
Commercial sales were the clearest operating growth engine in fiscal 2026. Domestic commercial sales rose 10.60 percent to USD 5.76 billion, while AutoZone opened 374 stores and finished the year with 8,031 locations.
The contrast with the broader retail picture matters: domestic same-store sales increased 3.30 percent for the year, while the commercial program expanded through additional inventory, delivery capacity and Mega Hub coverage. Capital allocation also remained material, with USD 2.0 billion used for share repurchases during fiscal 2026.
Euro quote stays below prior close
AutoZone stock was at EUR 2,543.00 at Lang & Schwarz on September 29, 2026, at 3:42 p.m. CEST. That was minus 0.70 percent versus the Lang & Schwarz prior close of EUR 2,561.00.
AutoZone stock at a glance
- Company: AutoZone, Inc.
- ISIN: US0533321024
- Ticker: AZO
- Primary exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Price Lang & Schwarz (as of September 29, 2026, 3:42 p.m. CEST): EUR 2,543.00
- Change versus prior close: minus 0.70 percent
- Prior close Lang & Schwarz (September 28, 2026): EUR 2,561.00
- Market capitalization: USD 47.2 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 2,764.88-4,332.68
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
