AZO Earnings Prediction
The chart below shows how AZO performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, AZO sees a +1.21% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a -0.59% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -1.31%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
AZO Key Earning Data
2024/Q4
Year Over Year
Quarter Over Quarter
Total Revenue
4.28B
2.13%
-31.03%
Gross Margin
53.00%
0.30%
0.95%
Operating Margin
19.65%
-2.96%
-5.98%
Net Margin
13.20%
-6.78%
-9.22%
EPS
32.52
-0.09%
-37.32%
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AZO Earnings Analysis
AutoZone, Inc. Corporation (AZO.N) Earnings Conference Call
Positive
Quarterly Sales Increase: Total sales for the quarter were $4.3 billion, up 2.1%.
Sales Growth Overview: Our domestic same-store sales grew three-tenths of a percent and our international comp was up 13.7% on a constant currency basis.
Gross Margin Improvement: Our gross margin was 53%, up 16 basis points.
Free Cash Flow Decline: We generated $565 million in free cash flow, versus $595 million last year in Q1, driven by lower net income and higher CapEx.
Share Buyback Update: We repurchased $505 million of AutoZone stock in the quarter, and at quarter end we had $1.7 billion remaining under our share buyback authorization.
Negative
Earnings Per Share Decline: Earnings per share decreased by 0.1% despite total sales growing by 2.1%.
EBIT Decline Analysis: Total company EBIT was down nine-tenths of a percent compared to the prior year.
Quarterly Net Income Decline: Net income for the quarter was $565 million, down 4.8% versus last year.
Quarterly Interest Expense Increase: Interest expense for the quarter was $107.6 million, up 18% from Q1 a year ago.
Operating Expenses Increase: Operating expenses were up 4.5% versus last year, with SG&A as a percentage of sales delivering 75 basis points.
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AZO Earning Call Sentiment
AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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The earnings call summary presents a mixed picture: modest sales growth and strong international performance are positive, but declining EPS and EBIT, rising expenses, and cautious management responses are concerning. Share repurchases and disciplined capital allocation are positives, yet macroeconomic uncertainty and lack of clear guidance on key metrics temper enthusiasm. The Q&A reveals some optimism about market share gains but also highlights uncertainties, particularly regarding inflation and tariffs. Overall, the sentiment is balanced, leading to a neutral prediction.