About AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)
AutoZone, Inc. is a Auto Parts company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
AZO trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $3,169.82
- Market Cap
- $51.02B
- 52-Week High
- $3,996.25
- 52-Week Low
- $2,730.65
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Parts
$1,000 Invested in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)
How much would $1,000 invested in AZO be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in AZO 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in 2025 would be worth $855 as of November 2026, representing a -14.5% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AZO 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in 2023 would be worth $1,293 as of November 2026, representing a +29.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AZO 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in 2021 would be worth $1,741 as of November 2026, representing a +74.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AZO 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in 2016 would be worth $4,244 as of November 2026, representing a +324.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in AZO at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) at IPO would be worth $431,635 as of November 2026, representing a +43063.5% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 35+ years (426 months), AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.73% with a median return of +1.61%. The stock had 246 positive months (58%) and 179 negative months (42%). The best month in AZO's history was March 1996 with a +31.6% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -24.3%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +4.5%), and January the weakest (-2.0%).
AZO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2001 with a cumulative return of +100.7%, and the worst was 1994 at -14.6%.
Annual Returns
Over 35 years of trading history, AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) has delivered an average annual return of +19.10% with a median return of +13.58%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +16.15%. The stock posted gains in 27 years (77%) and losses in 8 years (23%).
AZO's best year was 2001 with a +151.93% gain, while the worst was 1994 at -15.28%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 14, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. AZO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 19 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -6.54% | $3,391.50 | $3,169.82 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions: AZO
What sector is AZO in? ▼
AZO operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Parts industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has AZO performed historically? ▼
Over 35 years of trading history, AZO has posted gains in 27 years (77% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +151.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in AZO? ▼
You can invest in AZO through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold AZO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026