AutoZone, Inc. AZO

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AutoZone (AZO) expects its domestic same-store sales to be flat or up by low single digits in fiscal 2027. It expects higher spending per purchase to drive that outlook. That matters because its Auto Parts Stores segment brings in almost all of the company's $20.0 billion in yearly sales. AutoZone's do-it-yourself (DIY) shoppers are already making fewer trips. It is not settled whether they return once price increases slow.

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AutoZone, Inc. reported past fourth-quarter 2026 results with sales of US$6,594.88 million, net income of US$931.59 million, and diluted EPS of US$56.05, all higher than a year earlier. The company passed US$20.00 billion in annual sales, opened a record 374 stores, and saw strong growth in its commercial business alongside softer DIY demand. Now we’ll examine how this strong commercial momentum and record store expansion shape AutoZone’s broader investment narrative and future...

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