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With a market cap of $54.2 billion, AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a prominent retailer and distributor of automotive parts, tools, and accessories, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. With over 6,000 stores across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil, it serves both retail customers and professional auto repair shops. It is anticipated to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
Ahead of the event, analysts expect AZO to report a profit of $29.11 per share on a diluted basis, up marginally from $28.89 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company has surpassed Wall Street’s EPS estimates in two of its previous four quarterly reports while missing on two other occasions.
For the full year 2025, analysts expect AZO to report EPS of $152.94, up 4.7% from $146.14 in fiscal 2023. Its EPS is likely to rise 13.4% year over year to $173.35 in fiscal 2026.
Over the past 52 weeks, shares of AZO have rallied 20.1%, lagging behind the S&P 500’s ($SPX) 25% gains and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 32% gains during the same period.
On Dec. 10, AZO posted its Q1 earnings report, and its shares popped marginally. It missed profit and revenue estimates, impacted by higher raw material prices and a stronger dollar. While its demand for automotive parts remains strong due to consumers maintaining aging vehicles amid high new car prices, rising material costs and potential tariff hikes pose challenges.
Analysts’ consensus opinion on AZO stock is highly bullish, with a “Strong Buy” rating overall. Out of 26 analysts covering the stock, 20 advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy” rating, four give a “Hold,” and the remaining analyst recommends a “Strong Sell.”
The average analyst price target for AZO is $3,658.52, indicating a potential upside of 10.9% from the current levels.
