AutoZone to Release Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Earnings May 26, 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) will release third quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended May 9, 2026, before market open on May 26, 2026.
The company will host a one-hour conference call on May 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET, available via webcast at AutoZone’s investor website and by phone (888-506-0062, passcode AUTOZONE). A telephone replay (877-481-4010, passcode 53849) will be available through June 23, 2026.
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News Market Reaction – AZO
On the day this news was published, AZO gained 0.80%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
AZO is up 2.45% while key peers show mixed, smaller moves (e.g., ORLY +0.26%, GPC +0.37%, APTV -1.27%), suggesting a stock-specific response rather than a broad sector move.
Previous Earnings date Reports
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.9% | Announced Q2 FY2026 earnings release date and accompanying conference call details. |
| Nov 19 | Earnings date set | Neutral | +1.1% | Outlined Q1 FY2026 earnings release timing and investor conference call logistics. |
Prior earnings date notices saw modest positive reactions, averaging a 1.51% move the following day.
Recent history for AutoZone shows solid operating results but mixed price reactions. The last two earnings releases delivered higher sales and EPS above $27, but the stock fell 6.32% and 7.17% after Q2 and Q1 results, respectively, amid margin pressure and LIFO impacts. In contrast, prior earnings date announcements on Nov 19, 2025 and Feb 10, 2026 produced modest gains of 1.08% and 1.94%, indicating scheduling news has historically been a mild positive.
Historical Comparison
In the past two earnings date notices, AZO’s average next-day move was +1.51%. Today’s Q3 earnings-date announcement fits this established pattern of modest, positive reactions.
The company has consistently pre-announced Q1, Q2, and now Q3 FY2026 earnings dates with similar webcast and call formats, reflecting a regular, predictable disclosure cadence.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement sets the timetable for AutoZone’s Q3 FY2026 report, with results due on May 26, 2026 and a one-hour call at 10:00 a.m. ET. Historically, similar earnings date notices produced modest average moves of +1.51%, while the major repricing followed full earnings details. Investors watching this event have previously focused on same-store sales, gross margin impacts, and capital return levels once the quarter’s data were released.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas, will release results for its third quarter ended Saturday, May 9, 2026, before market open on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Additionally, the Company will host a one-hour conference call on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET), to discuss the results of the quarter. This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone’s website at www.autozone.com and by clicking on Investor Relations. Investors may also listen to the call by dialing (888) 506-0062, passcode AUTOZONE. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (877) 481-4010, replay passcode 53849 through Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
About AutoZone:
As of February 14, 2026, the Company had 6,709 stores in the U.S., 913 in Mexico and 152 in Brazil for a total store count of 7,774.
AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. The majority of stores have a commercial sales program that provides prompt delivery of parts and other products and commercial credit to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, fleet owners and other accounts. AutoZone also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com, and our commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. Additionally, we sell the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through www.alldata.com. We also provide product information on our Duralast branded products through www.duralastparts.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services.
Contact Information:
Financial: Brian Campbell, 901-495-7005, brian.campbell@autozone.com
Media: Jennifer Hughes, 901-495-6022, jennifer.hughes@autozone.com
