AutoZone stock gains 3.69 percent as fiscal sales rise 7.4 percent

AutoZone stock (ISIN US0533321024) was trading at USD 2,911.34 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, up 3.69 percent from the prior close. The latest company report shows fiscal 2026 sales of USD 20.3 billion, an increase of 7.4 percent from fiscal 2025.

Fiscal earnings set the tone

According to AutoZone in its September 22, 2026 release, fourth-quarter net sales rose 5.6 percent to USD 6.6 billion for the 16 weeks ended August 29, 2026. Diluted GAAP earnings per share increased to USD 56.05 from USD 48.71, a 15.1 percent gain.

The earnings quality was mixed. Gross margin reached 53.3 percent, up 182 basis points year over year, while the company said tariff refunds and lower non-cash LIFO costs supported the increase. Fiscal-year gross margin was 52.3 percent, down from 52.6 percent in fiscal 2025.

Commercial sales outpace DIY

AutoZone's domestic commercial sales rose 8.6 percent in the quarter to USD 1.9 billion, according to AutoZone. Domestic same-store sales increased 1.6 percent, while the domestic do-it-yourself business declined 0.6 percent, making professional repair customers the clearer growth engine.

The store network also expanded. AutoZone opened 374 locations in fiscal 2026, including 175 in the fourth quarter, and ended August 29, 2026, with 8,031 stores across the United States, Mexico and Brazil.

Analysts see room above USD 3,000

MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus based on 28 analysts, with an average price target of USD 3,710.36, a high target of USD 4,700.00 and a low target of USD 3,000.00. The average target is 27.4 percent above the October 6 NYSE price of USD 2,911.34.

The analyst picture is not uniformly positive. MarketBeat reported on October 1, 2026, that Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage with a Strong Buy rating, while Mizuho cut its target from USD 3,200.00 to USD 3,000.00 and JPMorgan reduced its target from USD 3,850.00 to USD 3,700.00.

AutoZone stock stays below its yearly high

On October 6, 2026, AutoZone stock traded between USD 2,821.33 and USD 2,920.56 on the NYSE, with volume of 128,751 shares. Its market capitalization was USD 47.5 billion, while the 52-week range stood at USD 2,730.65 to USD 4,170.00.

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