Where it trades today
trading 3% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- AZO is valued near its sector range at 19.6x earnings versus 20.0x for peers, so the next move likely needs a real earnings or guidance catalyst.
- AZO carries a beta of 0.34, which means the stock should be judged on how it affects total portfolio swings, not just on standalone upside.
- AZO remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 34.1% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- AZO is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside consumer cyclical than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- There is little income cushion here, so total return depends mainly on price appreciation and execution staying on track.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for AZO come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for AZO. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What AutoZone Inc. does
AutoZone, Inc. operates as a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company offers a product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. It also provides A/C compressors, batteries and accessories, bearings, belts and hoses, calipers, chassis, clutches, CV axles, engines, fuel pumps, fuses, ignition and lighting products, mufflers, radiators, starters and alternators, thermostats, and water pumps, as well as tire repairs. In addition, the company provides maintenance…
What analysts expect
AZO carries a strong buy consensus from 23 analysts, with an average price target of $3902.70 versus $2855.31 today (+36.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
AZO generated $19.99B in trailing revenue (8.4% year over year), with a 12.4% net margin, and $903.78M of free cash flow, against $12.82B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.94B | $9.97B | $3.61B | $2.50B | $148.80 | $1.79B |
| 2024 | $18.49B | $9.82B | $3.79B | $2.66B | $153.82 | $1.93B |
| 2023 | $17.46B | $9.07B | $3.47B | $2.53B | $136.60 | $2.14B |
| 2022 | $16.25B | $8.47B | $3.27B | $2.43B | $120.83 | $2.54B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
AZO beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
AutoZone Inc. trades at $2855.31, 34.1% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.34, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is AZO a good buy right now?
AutoZone Inc. trades at 19.6x earnings. This is near market average. Current risk level is Medium based on 24.6% volatility.
Does AZO pay dividends?
AutoZone Inc. does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.
How volatile is AZO?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 24.6% and beta of 0.34, AZO is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for AZO?
The average analyst price target for AutoZone Inc. (AZO) is $3902.70 based on 23 analyst estimates, about 36.7% above the current price of $2855.31. The published range runs from $3200.00 to $4800.00.
How much revenue does AZO generate?
AutoZone Inc. reported $19.99B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 8.4% year over year. Net margin sits at 12.4%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.