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AutoZone (AZO)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Mar 04, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
$29.09Last Year’s EPS
$28.89Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 21 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Dec 10, 2024
|% Change Since: -3.27%
|Next Earnings Date:Mar 04, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While international sales and commercial growth showed promise, challenges such as currency headwinds and a decline in domestic DIY sales impacted overall performance. The company's strategic initiatives, like the expansion of Mega-Hubs, indicate a positive long-term strategy. However, current economic conditions and foreign exchange impacts present significant challenges.Company Guidance
During AutoZone's Q1 2025 Earnings Call, the company reported a 2.1% increase in total sales, reaching $4.3 billion, despite a challenging macroeconomic environment. Domestic same-store sales saw a modest growth of 0.3%, while international same-store sales experienced a 13.7% rise on a constant currency basis. However, the stronger U.S. dollar resulted in an unadjusted 1% international comp, creating a currency headwind of approximately 1,300 basis points. The company's commercial sales grew by 3.2%, with a 9% increase on a two-year stack basis. DIY sales showed a slight decline of 0.4%, with a transaction count down by 1.8%. The gross margin improved by 16 basis points to 53%, while earnings per share decreased by 0.1% to $32.52, partly due to a $0.68 per share drag from foreign exchange rates. AutoZone remains focused on strategic growth initiatives, aiming to open more stores, Hubs, and Mega-Hubs, with plans to invest over $1 billion in capital expenditures for fiscal year 2025.International Same-Store Sales Growth
International same-store sales increased by 13.7% on a constant currency basis, showing strong growth in markets outside the U.S.
Domestic Commercial Sales Increase
Domestic commercial sales grew by 3.2% for the quarter, with domestic commercial sales representing 30% of domestic auto part sales.
Mega-Hub Expansion
The company plans to increase its Mega-Hub locations to nearly 300, with 111 currently in place, indicating a strategic focus on improving inventory and product availability.
Free Cash Flow Generation
The company generated $565 million in free cash flow for the first quarter, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities.
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AZO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
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AZO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $3324.01 | $3347.16 | +0.70% |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $3048.82 | $3043.97 | -0.16% |
| May 21, 2024 | $2924.04 | $2820.83 | -3.53% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $2770.46 | $2954.99 | +6.66% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does AutoZone (AZO) report earnings?
AutoZone (AZO) is schdueled to report earning on Mar 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is AutoZone (AZO) earnings time?
AutoZone (AZO) earnings time is at Mar 04, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is AZO EPS forecast?
AZO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is $29.09.
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