AZOConsumer Cyclical · Auto PartsThe 27 Wall Street analysts covering AutoZone, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $3,648 — +13.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 41 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Accruals (31): 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.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AZO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +13.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 15 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | Bernstein | Initiates | Outperform | $3,698 |
| 28 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $3,850 → $3,700 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | $3,600 → $3,400 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $3,637 → $3,400 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $4,000 → $3,500 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Buy | $3,750 → $3,500 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $4,000 → $3,750 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Neutral | $3,200 → $3,000 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | $4,000 → $3,700 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | $4,023 → $3,850 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $3,500 → $3,400 |
| 23 Sept 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $3,817 → $3,648 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $3,700 → $3,500 |
| 21 Sept 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $4,300 → $3,500 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $3,700 → $3,450 |
| 14 Sept 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $4,150 → $3,500 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Nov 2026, AutoZone, Inc. returned −10.5% against +11.6% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 45% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 42% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 74% of US stocks
Higher than 17% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
AutoZone, Inc. has a market value of $51.5B and an enterprise value of $65.2B.
Trailing P/E: 21.0×; forward P/E: 16.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
AutoZone, Inc. employs 79,200 people.
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AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) presented at the 50th Annual Automotive Symposium, according to a Seeking Alpha transcript.
Why it matters — AZO watchers may be interested in the company’s participation in the automotive industry symposium.
AutoZone expects continued growth from an aging vehicle fleet and expanding commercial sales, CFO Jamere Jackson said during a company presentation. He also pointed to investments in local parts availability.
Why it matters — The comments highlight the vehicle fleet, commercial sales and local parts availability as factors shaping AutoZone’s growth outlook.
AutoZone has recently drawn considerable attention from users of Zacks.com. The excerpt says readers should be aware of facts that could affect the stock’s prospects but does not specify them.
Why it matters — AZO watchers may note the heightened attention and the article’s focus on factors that could affect the stock’s prospects.
AutoZone shares closed the recent trading session at $3, up 1.04% from the prior day's close, despite a broader market slip.
Why it matters — AZO watchers may note the stock's session gain relative to the market backdrop.
FedEx hired Jamere Jackson, an executive from AutoZone, as its new chief financial officer.
Why it matters — AutoZone watchers may note the departure of an executive to FedEx.
The 27 Wall Street analysts covering AutoZone, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $3,648, with estimates ranging from $3,000 to $4,450. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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. 41 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, AutoZone, Inc. ranks 41 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies +13.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks AutoZone, Inc. 41 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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: $3,000 to $4,450 over the next 12 months.
AutoZone, Inc. returned -10.5% over the 12 months to 3 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
AutoZone, Inc. is a specialty retail company that sells and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories across the Americas.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 3 Nov 2026): "AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Presents at 50th Annual Automotive Symposium Transcript". AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) presented at the 50th Annual Automotive Symposium, according to a Seeking Alpha transcript.
AutoZone, Inc. is a specialty retail company that sells and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories across the Americas. AutoZone serves do-it-yourself customers, professional repair shops, and commercial accounts through its stores, online channels, and commercial delivery program. Its product lineup includes new and remanufactured hard parts, batteries, maintenance items, filters, fluids, tools, and vehicle accessories, supporting routine maintenance and repair for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks. The company also provides automotive diagnostic, repair, collision, and shop management software through the ALLDATA brand, adding a service component that supports professional automotive workflows. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone operates a broad retail and distribution network in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, making it a major participant in the automotive aftermarket sector.
CEO Mr. Philip B. Daniele III · 79,200 employees · United States · https://www.autozone.com
