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AutoZone Inc (AZO)

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Upturn Advisory Summary

06/30/2025: AZO (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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29 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $4079.96

Year Target Price $4079.96

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$4079.96Target price
Low$2801.49
Current$3712.23
high$3916.81

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -10.51%
Avg. Invested days 42
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 60.38B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 24.45
1Y Target Price 4079.96
Price to earnings Ratio 24.45
1Y Target Price 4079.96
Volume (30-day avg) 29
Beta 0.4
52 Weeks Range 2801.49 - 3916.81
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 2801.49 - 3916.81
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 147.63

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

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Profitability

Profit Margin 13.56%
Operating Margin (TTM) 19.4%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 12.98%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE 24.45
Forward PE 21.37
Enterprise Value 72302193895
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.19
Enterprise Value 72302193895
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.19
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.83
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.76
Shares Outstanding 16728700
Shares Floating 16681204
Shares Outstanding 16728700
Shares Floating 16681204
Percent Insiders 0.28
Percent Institutions 95.14

Analyst Ratings

Rating 5
Target Price 4079.96
Buy 6
Strong Buy 17
Buy 6
Strong Buy 17
Hold 5
Sell 1
Strong Sell -
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AutoZone Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

AutoZone was founded in 1979 as a division of Malone & Hyde, Inc. and was spun off as an independent public company in 1991. It is the largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Retail Sales: Sales of automotive parts, chemicals, and accessories to retail customers, including do-it-yourself customers.
  • Commercial Sales: Sales to program customers, which include repair shops, service stations, and car dealers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The CEO of AutoZone is Phil Daniele. The company operates with a typical corporate structure, including executive leadership, finance, operations, and marketing departments.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Batteries: Automotive batteries for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Market share is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but AutoZone is a leading seller of batteries in the aftermarket auto parts industry. Competitors include Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Automotive, and Walmart.
  • Brakes: Brake pads, rotors, calipers, and related components. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Automotive, and NAPA Auto Parts.
  • Filters: Oil, air, fuel, and cabin air filters. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Automotive, and NAPA Auto Parts.
  • Oil and Fluids: Motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, and other automotive fluids. Market share is fragmented. Competitors include Advance Auto Parts, O'Reilly Automotive, Walmart, and Amazon.

Market Dynamics

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The automotive aftermarket is a large and relatively stable industry driven by the increasing age of vehicles on the road, increasing vehicle miles traveled, and the complexity of modern vehicles. The industry is generally recession-resistant but can be affected by economic downturns. New vehicle sales also impact this.

Positioning

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the US. Its competitive advantages include its extensive store network, strong brand recognition, and focus on customer service.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The US automotive aftermarket is estimated to be worth over $300 billion. AutoZone's position within this TAM allows them to capture a significant portion of revenue through their retail and commercial sales channels.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive store network
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Loyalty program
  • Focus on customer service
  • Strong supply chain

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on brick-and-mortar stores
  • Vulnerability to online retailers
  • Inventory management challenges

Opportunities

  • Expansion into new markets
  • Growth of e-commerce sales
  • Increased demand for electric vehicle parts and services
  • Acquisitions of smaller competitors

Threats

  • Increased competition from online retailers
  • Economic downturn
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Fluctuations in fuel prices
  • Changing vehicle technology

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AAP
  • ORLY
  • SHOO

Competitive Landscape

AutoZone's competitive advantages include its extensive store network, strong brand recognition, and focus on customer service. Its disadvantages include its reliance on brick-and-mortar stores and its vulnerability to online retailers.

Major Acquisitions

Interamerican Motor Corporation

  • Year: 2013
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 143.6
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded AutoZone's product offerings and reach into the import parts market.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: AutoZone has experienced steady growth over the past several years, driven by new store openings, same-store sales growth, and share repurchases.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project continued growth for AutoZone, driven by the aging vehicle fleet and the increasing complexity of modern vehicles.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion of the store network, investments in e-commerce, and development of new product lines, including EV parts.

Summary

AutoZone is a strong player in the automotive aftermarket, benefiting from a large store network and brand recognition. While brick-and-mortar reliance is a weakness in the face of e-commerce growth and new competitors, its expansion into new markets and EV parts is a positive. It needs to closely monitor threats from online retailers and economic downturns. Overall, it is a well-established company with a solid financial foundation and growth trajectory.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

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  • Analyst reports
  • Industry reports
  • Market research data

Disclaimers:

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About AutoZone Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Memphis, TN, United States
IPO Launch date 1991-04-01
CEO, President & Director Mr. Philip B. Daniele III
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Auto Parts
Full time employees 75600
Full time employees 75600

AutoZone, Inc. retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company provides various products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. It also offers 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 products, such as antifreeze and windshield washer fluids; brake drums, rotors, shoes, and pads; brake and power steering fluids, and oil and fuel additives; oil and transmission fluids; oil, cabin, air, fuel, and transmission filters; oxygen sensors; paints and accessories; refrigerants and accessories; shock absorbers and struts; spark plugs and wires; and windshield wipers. Further, it offers air fresheners, cell phone accessories, drinks and snacks, floor mats and seat covers, interior and exterior accessories, mirrors, performance products, protectants and cleaners, sealants and adhesives, steering wheel covers, tools, vehicle entertainment systems, and wash and wax products, as well as towing services. Additionally, the company provides a sales program that offers commercial credit and delivery of parts and other products; sells automotive diagnostic, repair, collision, and shop management information software under the ALLDATA brand through alldata.com; Duralast branded products through duralastparts.com; and automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products through autozone.com. AutoZone, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.