AutoZone Reports Strong International Sales Growth and Expansion Plans
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 12 Jan 26
Source: PRnewswire
AutoZone Inc. shares rose 3.01% as the stock reached a 20-day high amid positive market conditions.
In Q1 of fiscal 2026, AutoZone achieved an impressive 11.2% year-over-year comparable sales growth in its international operations, primarily driven by strong performance in Mexico and Brazil. The company also added 53 new net stores, with plans for further expansion, indicating significant growth potential in the Americas. Despite facing some short-term profit margin pressures, management remains optimistic about maximizing revenue and exploring new markets.
This strong international sales growth and aggressive expansion strategy position AutoZone favorably for future performance, potentially enhancing shareholder value.
Analyst Views on AZO
Wall Street analysts forecast AZO stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AZO is 4328 USD with a low forecast of 3550 USD and a high forecast of 4800 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
17 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 3782.140
Low
3550
Averages
4328
High
4800
Current: 3782.140
Low
3550
Averages
4328
High
4800
About AZO
AutoZone, Inc. is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Its Auto Parts Stores segment is a retailer and distributor of automotive parts and accessories through its approximately 7,353 stores in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products. The Company also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.autozone.com, and its commercial customers can make purchases through www.autozonepro.com. In addition, the Company sells the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through www.alldata.com. It also provides product information on its Duralast branded products through www.duralastparts.com.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
