Every 8-K that AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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AUTOZONE INC (AZO) reported solid growth for its 16-week fourth quarter ended August 29, 2026, with net sales of $6.6 billion, up 5.6% from a year ago, and total company same store sales up 2.7% (domestic 1.6%, international 10.7%). Gross margin expanded to 53.3%, up 182 basis points, helped by tariff refunds and a favorable non-cash LIFO impact. Operating profit rose 10.1% to $1.3 billion, and net income increased to $931.6 million, driving diluted EPS of $56.05 versus $48.71 last year.
For fiscal 2026, net sales were $20.3 billion, up 7.4%, with total company same store sales up 4.5%. Full-year operating profit grew 3.1% to $3.7 billion, net income rose 3.0% to $2.6 billion, and diluted EPS increased 5.3% to $152.55. Adjusted debt to EBITDAR remained at 2.5x, while adjusted after-tax ROIC declined to 35.8% from 41.3%. AutoZone was active in capital returns, repurchasing 579 thousand shares for $2.0 billion during the year and ending with $1.6 billion of remaining authorization.
Store expansion continued, with 374 new stores opened in fiscal 2026, bringing the total to 8,031 (6,863 in the U.S., 1,001 in Mexico, 167 in Brazil). Inventory increased 10.1%, largely tied to growth initiatives; inventory turns eased to 1.3x and accounts payable to inventory fell to 111.1%. Management highlighted stronger sales trends in the back half of the quarter and expressed confidence in positioning for fiscal 2027 growth.
AutoZone, Inc. completed the sale of $850,000,000 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031, offered under a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 and related prospectus supplement. The notes bear interest at 4.950% per year, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15, beginning January 15, 2027, and mature on July 15, 2031.
The notes are senior unsecured debt obligations, ranking equally with AutoZone’s other senior unsecured liabilities and senior to any future subordinated indebtedness. They include covenants limiting liens, sale and leaseback transactions, and mergers or major asset sales, customary events of default with acceleration rights for holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount, issuer call redemption on 10–60 days’ notice at specified prices, and change-of-control triggering events that allow holders to require repurchase.
AutoZone, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $850,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Notes due 2031 to a syndicate of underwriters led by BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, Truist Securities and U.S. Bancorp Investments.
The agreement includes customary representations, warranties, closing conditions, indemnification and termination provisions. Some of the underwriters or their affiliates also provide AutoZone with financial advisory, commercial banking, investment banking and revolving credit facility services for customary fees.
AutoZone, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $1.5 billion of the company’s common stock under its ongoing share repurchase program. This expands a long-running capital return strategy that has been in place since 1998.
Including this new authorization, the Board has approved a cumulative total of $42.2 billion for share repurchases. Management describes its capital allocation approach as disciplined, aiming to generate strong free cash flow, invest in growth, and maintain investment grade credit ratings while continuing buybacks.
AutoZone also highlights its operational scale. As of May 26, 2026, it operated 6,766 stores in the U.S., 933 in Mexico, and 157 in Brazil, for a total of 7,856 locations. The company sells automotive replacement parts and accessories through its stores and online platforms but does not provide repair or installation services.
AutoZone, Inc. reported solid growth for its third fiscal quarter ended May 9, 2026. Net sales rose 8.4% to $4.84 billion, driven by a 5.5% increase in total company same store sales, including 4.1% domestic growth and 16.6% international growth (1.6% in constant currency).
Gross margin was 52.2%, down slightly, mainly from a non-cash LIFO impact, while operating expenses leveraged modestly to 33.1% of sales. Operating profit increased 6.6% to $923.8 million, and net income rose to $641.5 million, with diluted EPS improving to $38.07 from $35.36.
The company repurchased 164 thousand shares for $586.3 million at an average price of $3,582 and had $0.8 billion remaining under its authorization. AutoZone continued its expansion, opening 82 new stores in the quarter and reaching a total of 7,856 stores across the U.S., Mexico and Brazil.
AutoZone reported mixed second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with solid sales growth but lower profit. Net sales rose to $4.3 billion, up 8.1% from a year earlier, driven by same store sales growth of 5.2% overall, including 3.4% in domestic stores and 17.1% internationally (2.5% in constant currency).
Gross margin declined to 52.5%, down 137 basis points, largely due to a 138 basis point non-cash LIFO charge. Operating profit slipped 1.2% to $698.5 million, while net income fell to $468.9 million and diluted EPS to $27.63, both slightly below last year.
The company continued returning cash to shareholders, repurchasing 85 thousand shares for $310.8 million at an average price of $3,666 and ending the quarter with $1.4 billion of buyback authorization remaining. AutoZone opened 64 net new stores, bringing its total to 7,774 across the U.S., Mexico and Brazil.
AutoZone, Inc. reported the results of its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on December 17, 2025. Shareholders elected 11 directors to serve until the 2026 annual meeting, with each nominee receiving more votes cast "for" than "against" their election, and broker non-votes recorded on each director proposal.
Shareholders ratified the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2026 fiscal year, with 13,581,598 votes for, 1,256,404 against, and 8,702 abstentions. They also approved, on an advisory and non-binding basis, the compensation of AutoZone’s named executive officers, with 12,397,320 votes for, 1,374,590 against, 34,898 abstentions, and 1,039,896 broker non-votes.
AutoZone, Inc. reported that it has released its earnings results for the fiscal quarter ended November 22, 2025. The company announced that these quarterly results were communicated through a press release dated December 9, 2025, which is attached as an exhibit to this report. The press release contains the detailed financial performance and commentary for the period.
The company’s common stock continues to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol AZO. The report was signed on behalf of AutoZone by its Chief Financial Officer, Jamere Jackson.
AutoZone, Inc. reported two key corporate actions. The Board approved a planned leadership change in which William C. Rhodes, III will transition from Executive Chairman of the Board to Chairman, effective January 2026. After this change, he will be paid under the company’s standard compensation policies for non-employee directors and will also receive $250,000 per year in immediately vested restricted stock units for his service as Chairman.
The company also disclosed that on October 8, 2025, its Board authorized the repurchase of an additional $1.5 billion of AutoZone common stock as part of its ongoing share repurchase program, signaling continued use of buybacks as a capital return tool.
AutoZone, Inc. filed a Form 8-K to report its latest quarterly results. The company states that on September 23, 2025, it issued a press release announcing earnings for the fiscal quarter ended August 30, 2025, and furnished this release as Exhibit 99.1. The filing is presented under the Results of Operations and Financial Condition section and is signed on behalf of AutoZone by Chief Financial Officer Jamere Jackson.
AutoZone, Inc. announced a leadership transition in its merchandising, marketing and supply chain organization. Executive Vice President William Hackney informed the company on August 25, 2025 of his intention to retire, effective November 7, 2025.
The Board of Directors appointed Eric Gould as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing and Supply Chain, Customer Satisfaction, effective August 25, 2025. AutoZone issued a press release on August 28, 2025 describing Mr. Hackney’s retirement and Mr. Gould’s appointment, which is included as Exhibit 99.1.