
AutoZone (AZO) Stock Forecast & Price Target
AutoZone (AZO) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
AutoZone's financial performance reflects a positive growth trajectory, highlighted by a 3.9% increase in average ticket size, driven by 2.8% inflation on like-for-like same SKUs and an enhanced product mix. The company's domestic do-it-yourself (DIY) sales demonstrated strength with a same-store sales (SSS) increase of 2.2%, indicating sustained consumer demand in this segment. Additionally, the domestic commercial business saw robust growth of 6%, with an acceleration in same-store sales on a 16-week basis, underscoring the effectiveness of AutoZone's broader sales strategies and market position.
Bears say
AutoZone has experienced a downward revision in its EPS estimate, now forecasted at $153.58 for FY26, representing a modest year-over-year increase of 6.0%. This negative outlook is primarily attributed to a revised EBIT margin of 18.0%, down from 19.5%, largely due to increased expenses associated with store growth and approximately $360 million in LIFO charges. Additionally, despite in-line sales results in Q4, the overall performance was hindered by lower EPS, suggesting ongoing financial pressures.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of AutoZone and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
AutoZone (AZO) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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