Memphis, Tennessee-based AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) operates as a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States and internationally. The company has a market cap of $50.8 billion and offers a product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light-duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and more.
CPRT is expected to release its Q1 2027 earnings soon. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $36.06 on a diluted basis, up 16.2% from the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s EPS estimates in three of its last four quarters, while missing on one occasion.
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For fiscal 2027, analysts project the company’s EPS to be $170.30, up 11.6% from $152.55 in fiscal 2026. Moreover, its EPS is expected to rise by roughly 13.6% year over year (YoY) to $193.51 in fiscal 2028.
www.barchart.comAZO stock has declined 17% over the past 52 weeks, outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.4% rise and the State Street Consumer Cyclical Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLY) 4.4% fall during the same time frame.
www.barchart.comOn Sept. 23, AZO stock fell 1.8% following the release of its mixed Q4 2026 earnings. The company’s revenue for the quarter rose 5.6% from the prior year’s quarter to $6.6 billion, but failed to meet the Street’s estimates. Moreover, its adjusted EPS came in at $56.05, surpassing the consensus estimates. AZO also reported growth in its free cash flow margin, same-store sales, as well as an increase in its number of locations, indicating stable profitability figures.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on the stock is highly bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Of the 28 analysts covering the stock, 22 recommend a “Strong Buy,” one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” and five recommend a “Hold.” AZO’s average analyst price target is $3,672.72, indicating an upside of 16.3% from the current level.
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