NYSE:AZO

Autozone Inc. (AZO)

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-12.98 (0.42%)
as of Jul 8, 2026, 6:54:19 pm Market Open.
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Autozone Inc. (AZO-N) has received mixed reviews from experts, indicating a complex investment landscape. Despite experiencing a slight decline of 2% over the past six months and a more significant pullback of 22% from recent highs, the company is recognized for its strong buyback strategy, having reduced its shares by 45% since the end of 2015. One review highlights that the stock is up an impressive 3,582% over the last two decades, hinting at its long-term resilience. Additionally, the aging car population in the U.S. presents a unique opportunity for Autozone, as consumers are more likely to maintain their existing vehicles rather than purchase new ones. With earnings reports approaching, there is a sense of optimism among some experts that the firm’s consistent performance could lead to better results in the next quarter.

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly As a auto parts distributor, AZO is benefitting from strong demand in the used car segment. They added 32 new locations internationally, which helped boost revenues over 30% over the quarter. It bought back $900 million in shares, yet cash reserves continue to grow. It trades 18x earnings -- good value in this market. We would buy this with a stop loss at $1200, looking to achieve $1650 -- upside potential of about 17%. Yield 0% (Analysts’ price target is $1650.88)
BUY
A lucrative car parts chain. It buys back a lot of shares. A reliable company. They report Tuesday. You can buy before and after those earnings.
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A lot of car sales growth recently is in the used car market. A lot of the used car inventory got sucked up last spring. It is a consistent business. It has a really nice tail wind for the next couple of years. (Analysts’ price target is $1365.94)
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(A Top Pick May 31/17 Up 15%) They sold out of it a while ago. This company focuses on the do-it-yourself auto repair business, which they think is seeing slowing growth due to the complexity of new cars.

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Auto parts retailer. Trading at about 13X earnings. There was a scare about 2 months ago when Amazon (AMZN-Q) decided they wanted to be in this space. Last quarter results were weak due to milder weather and some delay in tax refunds. Trading at 13X earnings with a 6% free cash flow yield. They can provide services Amazon can’t, such as instructional videos, as well as lending tools and disposing of used oil. (Analysts’ price target is $737.50.)

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Looks good. Above both 50 and 200 day moving average. Want to see how this corrects. Want to see some volume. They must be doing something right.
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(Top Pick Sept 7/07, Shorted, He’s up 3%)
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(Top Short Sept 21/07. Up 14% on this Short.) Current conditions will make it difficult for people to keep on driving so will have fewer need for auto repairs. It remains an excellent Short.

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Top Short Have about 4,000 auto parts stores and are profitable. In a recession, people may keep their cars longer, which could help them. Revenues are about $6 billion, but they have about $2 billion in debt. Book value is only about $7 with about $5 of it being good will.
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Top Short Retail auto parts. A competitive sector and he thinks the retail sector will be in a lot of trouble. Stock has had a big run over the last 5 years. Look to cover this Short in the $70's.
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(Top Short Feb 28. Up 22%) Still likes as a short.

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