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AZO Stock Forecast: AutoZone, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$3,025
−0.51% on the day

The 27 Wall Street analysts covering AutoZone, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3,979 — +31.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$49.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
52 / 100
Median analyst target
$3,979
Analysts covering
27
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.3%
1M
−0.2%
YTD
−10.8%
1Y
−24.2%
From 52W high
−30.5%
From 52W low
+3.5%
$2,924
$4,355
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

AZO stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores AutoZone, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
52 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
100
Quality
86
Issuance
66
Revisions
66
Value
58
Growth
44
Momentum
35
Accruals
29
Size
5

Volatility (100): The share price has been relatively steady.

Accruals (29): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

AZO stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AZO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$3,000$3,500$4,000$4,500$5,000Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26AZOHigh $4,800Median $3,979Low $3,200

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says27 analysts
23 Buy4 Hold0 Sell
Low $3,200Median $3,979High $4,800

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +31.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
4 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$3,900 → $3,637
4 June 2026TD CowenReiteratesBuy—
4 June 2026TD CowenReiteratesBuy$3,700
28 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$4,300 → $3,700
28 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
27 May 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
27 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
27 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
27 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
27 May 2026Roth CapitalMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
26 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsBuy—
16 Mar 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
10 Mar 2026OppenheimerReiteratesOutperform—
9 Mar 2026Argus ResearchUpgradeBuy—
5 Mar 2026MizuhoMaintainsNeutral—
4 Mar 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AZO appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

AZO analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
20.8×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.6×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Price / book
−17.9×

Cheaper than 98% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.6×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
8.4%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
5.4%

Higher than 42% of US stocks

Gross margin
52.2%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.1%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
12.4%

Higher than 74% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−73.2%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Return on assets
11.4%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

AZO vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto Parts
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
AZOAutoZone, Inc.$49.4B
52
ORLYO'Reilly Automotive, Inc.$75.5B
63
GPCGenuine Parts Co.$18.8B
63
BWABorgWarner, Inc.$14.1B
97
AURAurora Innovation, Inc.$13.7B
19
MODModine Manufacturing Co.$11.0B
41
APTVAptiv Plc$10.6B
49

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own AutoZone, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest AZO news & analysis

The Anti-AI ETF Is Here, and Its Biggest Holdings Are Engines, Trucks and Air Conditioners

24/7 Wall Street · 15 Aug 2026neutral

Roundhill launched its Heavy Assets and Low Obsolescence ETF (NYSEARCA:LOHA) in May 2026 as a counterweight to the software and AI concentration dominating most passive equity portfolios, with its largest holdings including engines, trucks and air conditioners.

Why it matters — A fund built around physical, low-obsolescence assets may draw attention to companies in related sectors that an AutoZone watcher follows, though the item makes no direct mention of AutoZone.

AutoZone (AZO) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

Zacks Investment Research · 5 Aug 2026positive

AutoZone (AZO) rose 1.26% to close at $3 in the recent trading day, despite the broader market slipping. The increase came against a general market decline.

Why it matters — An AutoZone watcher would care that the stock moved higher while the wider market declined, showing relative strength in the session.

AutoZone (AZO) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors

Zacks Investment Research · 30 July 2026negative

AutoZone (AZO) shares fell 4.32% in the most recent trading session, closing at $3, even as the broader market showed improvement.

Why it matters — Investors tracking AutoZone would note the stock's decline amid a rising market, as diverging performance may signal company-specific headwinds or broader sector dynamics worth monitoring.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about AZO stock

What is the AZO stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 27 Wall Street analysts covering AutoZone, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3,979, with estimates ranging from $3,200 to $4,800. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is AZO stock a buy right now?

Of the 27 analysts covering AutoZone, Inc., 23 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks AutoZone, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank AZO?

As at 15 Aug 2026, AutoZone, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (100 of 100).

Will AZO stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies +31.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AutoZone, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the AZO stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering AutoZone, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AZO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $3,200 to $4,800 over the next 12 months.

How has AZO stock performed over the past year?

AutoZone, Inc. returned -24.2% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does AutoZone, Inc. do?

AutoZone Inc. is a specialty retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories serving both consumer and commercial markets.

What is the latest news on AZO?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 15 Aug 2026): "The Anti-AI ETF Is Here, and Its Biggest Holdings Are Engines, Trucks and Air Conditioners". Roundhill launched its Heavy Assets and Low Obsolescence ETF (NYSEARCA:LOHA) in May 2026 as a counterweight to the software and AI concentration dominating most passive equity portfolios, with its largest holdings including engines, trucks and air conditioners.

Company

About AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone Inc. is a specialty retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories serving both consumer and commercial markets. The company focuses on the aftermarket segment, providing parts for maintenance, repair, and enhancement of a wide range of vehicle makes and models. AutoZone operates under an auto parts stores format complemented by distribution capabilities that support product availability and inventory breadth across its network. Its stores primarily target do-it-yourself customers while also supplying professional repair shops and garages through commercial programs. Core offerings include hard parts such as batteries, brakes, and engine components, as well as maintenance items, tools, and car care products. AutoZone emphasizes convenient locations, in-store product expertise, and related support services like diagnostic assistance to help customers identify and source the correct parts. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone plays a significant role in the North American automotive aftermarket by helping keep passenger and light trucks in operation beyond their original warranty periods.

CEO Mr. Philip B. Daniele III · 78,000 employees · United States · https://www.autozone.com