Welcome to our dedicated page for Autozone news (Ticker: AZO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Autozone stock.
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, and its news flow reflects both operational performance and corporate developments. Company updates frequently highlight net sales, same store sales for domestic and international stores, gross profit trends, operating profit, net income and diluted earnings per share for each fiscal quarter and full year.
Investors following AutoZone news can see detailed breakdowns of domestic and international same store sales, often presented on both reported and constant currency bases. Earnings releases discuss factors affecting gross margin and operating expenses, such as non-cash LIFO impacts, merchandise margins, inventory shrink, commercial sales mix, new distribution center startup costs, self-insurance expense and investments tied to growth initiatives. These disclosures help readers understand how operational decisions and external conditions influence profitability.
AutoZone news items also cover store growth and geographic expansion. The company regularly reports the number of new stores opened and closed in the U.S., Mexico and Brazil, along with total store counts at quarter end. These updates provide context on how AutoZone is expanding its footprint across the Americas and how store growth relates to its same store sales performance.
Corporate governance and capital allocation are recurring themes in AutoZone’s announcements. Press releases describe share repurchase authorizations and activity, including total shares repurchased and remaining authorization under the program. Other news highlights board and management changes, such as executive retirements, new appointments, board succession planning and the addition of new independent directors.
In addition, AutoZone issues notices about upcoming earnings releases and conference calls, as well as its Annual Meeting of Stockholders. These communications specify when financial results will be released and how investors can access webcasts and replays. For readers of AZO news on Stock Titan, this page consolidates these earnings updates, governance developments and strategic announcements into a single, searchable stream.
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) will release results for its second quarter ended Saturday, February 14, 2026, before market open on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
The company will host a one-hour conference call on March 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, webcast with slides available at AutoZone’s investor website, with dial-in and replay details through March 31, 2026.
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported 1Q FY2026 net sales of $4.63B, up 8.2% year-over-year, with Total Company same store sales +5.5% and Domestic same store sales +4.8% (International +11.2%; constant currency +3.7%).
Gross margin was 51.0%, down 203 bps (driven by a 212 bp non-cash LIFO impact). Operating profit was $784.2M (down 6.8%); net income was $530.8M and diluted EPS was $31.04 versus $32.52 a year ago. Inventory increased 13.9%. The company repurchased 108k shares for $431.1M and has $1.7B remaining authorization. AutoZone opened 53 net new stores, ending the quarter with 7,710 stores.
AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) will hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the J.R. Hyde III Store Support Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. ET and will be webcast; investors can access the webcast via www.autozone.com under Investor Relations.
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) will release results for its first fiscal quarter ended November 22, 2025 before market open on December 9, 2025. The company will host a one-hour earnings conference call on December 9, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the quarter, with a live webcast and supporting slides available via AutoZone's Investor Relations website.
Investors can listen by dialing (888) 506-0062 using passcode AUTOZONE. A telephone replay is available through December 23, 2025 at (877) 481-4010 (replay passcode 52975).
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) on October 8, 2025 announced its Board authorized an additional $1.5 billion in common-stock repurchases under its ongoing program.
Including this authorization, the Board has approved a cumulative $40.7 billion in share repurchases since the program began in 1998. Management cited strong free cash flow and maintained investment-grade credit ratings as reasons for increasing the buyback authorization.
AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) reported its Q4 FY2025 results with total company same-store sales increasing 5.1% and domestic same-store sales rising 4.8%. The company achieved net sales of $6.2 billion for the quarter and $18.9 billion for the fiscal year.
Q4 diluted earnings per share decreased 5.6% to $48.71, while net income was $837.0 million. The company's gross profit margin declined to 51.5%, primarily due to a $80 million LIFO charge. During Q4, AutoZone opened 141 net new stores and repurchased 117,000 shares for $446.7 million. For the full year, the company opened 304 net new stores, bringing its total store count to 7,657 across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil.
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) announced significant leadership changes as two long-serving executives prepare for retirement. Bill Hackney, Executive VP of Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain, will retire in November 2025 after 40 years with the company. Rick Smith, Senior VP of Human Resources, will retire in January 2026, also concluding a 40-year tenure.
The company announced three key appointments: Eric Gould, a 33-year company veteran, has been promoted to Executive VP of Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain; Denise McCullough, with 25 years at AutoZone, becomes Senior VP of Supply Chain; and Eric Leef, formerly from Hertz, joins as Senior VP of Human Resources. All three executives will serve on AutoZone's Executive Committee.
AutoZone (NYSE:AZO), the leading automotive parts retailer in the Americas, has scheduled its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 earnings release for September 23, 2025, before market open. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly results.
Investors can access the conference call through a webcast on AutoZone's website or by dialing (888) 506-0062 with passcode 347798. Supporting slides will be available on the company's investor relations page. A replay will be accessible until October 7, 2025, by dialing (877) 481-4010 with replay passcode 52824.
[]AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) has announced the appointment of Constantino Spas Montesinos to its Board of Directors, expanding the board to 11 members. Montesinos currently serves as CEO of the Proximity Americas and Mobility Division at FEMSA, a Mexican multinational beverage and retail company operating in 18 countries. He brings significant international experience from his previous roles at Coca-Cola FEMSA, where he served in various senior positions including CFO and CEO of FEMSA Strategic Businesses. Bill Rhodes, Executive Chairman of AutoZone, welcomed Montesinos, highlighting his diverse skill set and potential contribution to the board's performance.