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AutoZone, Inc. scores 6/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Solid). Defensive automotive aftermarket leader with international growth optionality, trading at a potential entry point after recent earnings disappointment. With a consensus "Strong Buy" rating from 20 analysts and a 12-month price target of $4,283.21 (16.66% upside), AutoZone demonstrates analyst confidence despite recent earnings misses. However, Q1 2026 results fell short.

What is AutoZone, Inc.'s industry? AutoZone, Inc. (autozone.com) operates in Automotive Aftermarket Retail & Distribution. AskCyborg classifies AutoZone, Inc. under Automotive Aftermarket Retail & Distribution in its company registry.

AutoZone operates as a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, offering products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light duty trucks...

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Defensive automotive aftermarket leader with international growth optionality, trading at a potential entry point after recent...

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Industry Automotive Aftermarket Retail & Distribution
3 named competitors
3 recent developments
11 analyst dimensions
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Cyborg Score recalibrated: September 14, 2026
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AutoZone, Inc. Overview

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AutoZone operates as a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, offering products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light duty trucks including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories. The company generated $18.94 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025.

Strategic Profile

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AutoZone remains a defensive, all-weather business with international expansion momentum in Mexico and Brazil. Despite recent headwinds with Q1 2026 earnings falling below expectations, the company is positioned as a long-term compounder in the automotive aftermarket sector.

Competitive Landscape

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Main competitors include O'Reilly Automotive (ORLY) and Advance Auto Parts (AAP), competing in the automotive aftermarket retail and distribution segment. AutoZone differentiates through scale, international presence, and ALLDATA software solutions for repair shops.

Industry Context

AutoZone, Inc. operates in Automotive Aftermarket Retail & Distribution.

Key facts

Founded: 1979 · Headquarters: Memphis, US · Employees: 130,000 · Revenue: $18.94B · Market cap: $61.89B

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  • AutoZone stock fell around 7% after Q1 2026 earnings and sales missed Wall Street expectations
  • The company has approximately 130,000 employees as of February 2026
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Recent developments

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  • December 2025Q1 FY2026 earnings fell short of analyst expectations with weaker same-store sales growth of 2.4%
  • October 2025Board authorized $1.5 billion share repurchase program
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O'Reilly AutomotiveAutomotive replacement parts and accessories retailer→Advance Auto PartsAutomotive replacement parts and accessory retailer→AmazonE-commerce and logistics competitor in automotive parts→

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What does AutoZone, Inc. do?+
AutoZone operates as a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, offering products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light duty trucks...
What is AutoZone, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
AutoZone, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 6/10 (Solid). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are AutoZone, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include O'Reilly Automotive, Advance Auto Parts, Amazon. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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