
AutoZone (AZO) Stock Forecast & Price Target
AutoZone (AZO) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
AutoZone's recent performance highlights a robust growth trajectory, with transaction counts increasing by 5.9% on a same-store basis, indicating strong market share gains and new business opportunities. The domestic Commercial/DIFM segment posted an impressive same-store sales growth of over 12%, while the overall company experienced a total comparable sales increase of approximately 4.8% in Q2, excluding the adverse effects of winter storms. Internationally, the firm also demonstrated resilience, with same-store sales up 3.7% in constant currency, enhanced by favorable foreign exchange effects that boosted reported international sales to +11.2%.
Bears say
AutoZone's financial outlook appears negative due to several factors, including a reduction in EPS forecasts for FY27 to $185.91, reflecting concerns over higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) growth and only modest same-store sales (SSS) expectations. The company experienced a notable decline in DIY traffic of 3.4%, influenced by adverse weather conditions and the impact of cycling a prior year's hurricane-related traffic spike. Additionally, while SG&A expense growth has moderated, the lower overall EPS forecast and changing sales dynamics raise concerns about AutoZone's ability to sustain its growth trajectory amid these headwinds.
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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