AutoZone, Inc.

AZO · Consumer Cyclical

About AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) has been publicly traded since 1991, making it a 35-year-old public company. It operates in the Auto Parts industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Memphis, United States and employs approximately 78,000 people. With a market capitalization of $59 billion, AZO is a large established company.

Key Statistics

Current Price
$3,556.29
Market Cap
$58.75B
52-Week High
$4,388.11
52-Week Low
$3,210.72
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Auto Parts

$1,000 Invested

1 Year
$1,003
+0%
3 Years
$1,468
+47%
5 Years
$2,909
+191%
10 Years
$4,613
+361%
Since IPO
$484,260
+48326%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+19.43%
Best Year
2001 (+151.93%)
Worst Year
1994 (-15.28%)
Positive Years
28/35
Year Return Start End
2026 +4.86% $3,391.50 $3,556.28
2025 +5.92% $3,202.00 $3,391.50
2024 +23.84% $2,585.61 $3,202.00
2023 +4.84% $2,466.18 $2,585.61
2022 +17.64% $2,096.39 $2,466.18
2021 +76.84% $1,185.44 $2,096.39
2020 -0.49% $1,191.31 $1,185.44
2019 +42.10% $838.34 $1,191.31
2018 +17.85% $711.37 $838.34
2017 -9.93% $789.79 $711.37
2016 +6.45% $741.91 $789.79
2015 +19.83% $619.11 $741.91
2014 +29.54% $477.94 $619.11
2013 +34.85% $354.43 $477.94
2012 +9.07% $324.97 $354.43
2011 +19.22% $272.59 $324.97
2010 +72.45% $158.07 $272.59
2009 +13.34% $139.47 $158.07
2008 +16.31% $119.91 $139.47
2007 +3.76% $115.56 $119.91
2006 +25.95% $91.75 $115.56
2005 +0.48% $91.31 $91.75
2004 +7.16% $85.21 $91.31
2003 +20.61% $70.65 $85.21
2002 -1.60% $71.80 $70.65
2001 +151.93% $28.50 $71.80
2000 -11.80% $32.31 $28.50
1999 -1.90% $32.94 $32.31
1998 +13.58% $29.00 $32.94
1997 +5.45% $27.50 $29.00
1996 -4.76% $28.88 $27.50
1995 +19.07% $24.25 $28.88
1994 -15.28% $28.62 $24.25
1993 +45.86% $19.62 $28.62
1992 +16.95% $16.78 $19.62

Valuation

AZO currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 24.9, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 20.4 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at -20.2. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.1.

Dividends

AutoZone, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.

Risk & Volatility

AZO has a beta of 0.35, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $3210.72 to $4388.11, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 24 analyst opinions, AZO has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $4231.62 suggests 18.8% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does AutoZone, Inc. do?

AutoZone, Inc. is a Auto Parts company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The company is headquartered in Memphis, United States.

What sector is AZO in?

AZO operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Parts industry.

When did AZO go public?

AutoZone, Inc. went public in 1991, making it a 35-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in AZO 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in AZO five years ago would be worth approximately $2,909 today, representing a 190.9% return.

Does AZO pay dividends?

No, AutoZone, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.

What is AZO's market cap?

AutoZone, Inc. has a market capitalization of $59 billion, classifying it as a large-cap company.

What is AZO's P/E ratio?

AZO has a trailing P/E ratio of 24.9 and a forward P/E of 20.4, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is AZO a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 24 opinions, AZO has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $4231.62.

Last updated: 3/14/2026