JPMorgan Trims AutoZone (AZO) PT to $4,200 Despite Domestic Sales Beat, Cites Margin Pressures

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-28 13:15:00

JPMorgan lowered AutoZone Inc.’s price target to $4,200 despite a domestic sales beat in FQ3 2025, citing margin pressures. Earnings aligned with the firm’s forecast, below broader Street expectations.

In FQ3, AutoZone reported total sales of $4.5 billion, a 5.4% increase YoY. Domestic comparable sales were up 5%, international up 8.1%, with strong domestic commercial sales growth.

AutoZone opened 54 net new domestic stores and 30 international stores, stabilizing domestic business at a 4% comparable sales rate. JPMorgan anticipates continued investment for market share gains.

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