AutoZoneAZO
Market Cap: $52.8B
About: AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates over 6,300 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and in some instances, installation. The company also operates internationally, with over 750 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
Employees: 119,000
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
14% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 415 | Existing positions reduced: 363
0.97% more ownership
Funds ownership: 92.13% [Q1] → 93.1% (+0.97%) [Q2]
2% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,132 [Q1] → 1,107 (-25) [Q2]
2% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 43 [Q1] → 42 (-1) [Q2]
6% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $49.8B [Q1] → $46.7B (-$3.1B) [Q2]
21% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 92 | Existing positions closed: 117
36% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $678M | Put options by funds: $1.07B
Research analyst outlook
5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
5 analyst ratings
Wedbush Seth Basham 57% 1-year accuracy 47 / 82 met price target | 3%upside $3,200 | Outperform Reiterated | 10 Jul 2024 |
Evercore ISI Group Greg Melich 84% 1-year accuracy 49 / 58 met price target | 6%upside $3,275 | Outperform Maintained | 2 Jul 2024 |
Oppenheimer Brian Nagel 50% 1-year accuracy 5 / 10 met price target | 16%downside $2,600 | Perform Maintained | 26 Jun 2024 |
Guggenheim Steven Forbes 53% 1-year accuracy 8 / 15 met price target | 4%upside $3,225 | Buy Maintained | 26 Jun 2024 |
Evercore ISI Group Greg Melich 84% 1-year accuracy 49 / 58 met price target | 6%upside $3,278 | Outperform Maintained | 20 Jun 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 12 articles about AZO published over the past 30 days