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AutoZone (IT:1AZO)
:1AZO
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 26, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
24.2Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 19 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights healthy top-line growth, accelerating store expansion, strong commercial momentum, FX tailwinds, and disciplined long-term investments that are already delivering share gains and improved productivity. Key near-term negatives are sizeable non-cash LIFO charges materially depressing reported margins and EPS, a notable decline in quarterly free cash flow (timing and higher CapEx), traffic weakness, and SG&A deleverage as investments ramp. Management emphasized adjusted earnings growth, confidence in the investment payoff, and expectations for recovery in transactions and margins as stores mature, leading to a generally constructive outlook despite identifiable near-term accounting and timing headwinds.Company Guidance
Top-Line Revenue Growth
Total sales of $4.3 billion, up 8.1% year-over-year; total company same store sales +3.3% on a constant currency basis.
Strong Domestic Performance
Domestic same store sales +3.4%; domestic commercial sales +9.8%; domestic DIY same store sales +1.5%; commercial represented ~32% of domestic auto parts and ~27% of total company sales.
International Results and FX Tailwind
International same store sales +2.5% constant currency; unadjusted international comps +17.1% (FX positively impacted comps by ~15 points); peso strength provided a $74M sales tailwind, $23M EBIT tailwind and ~$0.95 EPS benefit versus prior year.
Store Growth and Productivity
Opened 64 stores in the quarter (vs 45 a year ago); company now has 6,709 U.S., 913 Mexico and 152 Brazil stores; trailing four-quarter openings 342 vs 241 prior; on track to open ~350–360 stores for the full year (vs 304 prior year). New stores are exceeding sales models.
Commercial Programs & Mega Hub Expansion
6,310 total commercial programs (programs in 94% of domestic stores); average weekly sales per program $15,400, up 4.8%; opened 5 Mega Hubs in the quarter (142 total) with plans to target ~300 at full build-out; Mega Hubs and hubs improving parts availability and driving share gains.
Adjusted Earnings Strength
Reported EPS $27.63, down 2.3% GAAP; excluding a $59M non-cash LIFO charge, EPS would have been up ~7.1% and EBIT would have grown ~7.2% (LIFO was a material non-cash drag).
Capital Investment and Shareholder Returns
Investing nearly $1.6B in CapEx for FY2026 (similar planned for next year) to accelerate store and supply-chain growth; repurchased $311M of stock in the quarter and $1.4B remaining authorization.
Operational Leverage and Supply-Chain Progress
Ongoing supply-chain investments (new DCs in Brazil and Monterrey), Supply Chain 2030 project near completion, improvements in delivery times and satellite store inventory driving commercial growth and service levels.
IT:1AZO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
IT:1AZO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Dec 09, 2025 | €3243.00 | €3012.00 | -7.12% |
Sep 23, 2025 | €3534.00 | €3397.00 | -3.88% |
May 27, 2025 | €3402.00 | €3260.00 | -4.17% |
Mar 04, 2025 | €3324.00 | €3312.00 | -0.36% |
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FAQ
When does AutoZone (IT:1AZO) report earnings?
AutoZone (IT:1AZO) is schdueled to report earning on May 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is AutoZone (IT:1AZO) earnings time?
AutoZone (IT:1AZO) earnings time is at May 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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