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AutoZone, Inc.’s Stock Price Takes a Dip at $2820.83, Marking a 3.53% Decrease: A Deep Dive into AZO’s Market Performance

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO)

2820.83 USD -103.21 (-3.53%) Volume: 0.29M

AutoZone, Inc.’s stock price is currently standing at 2820.83 USD, experiencing a dip of -3.53% in this trading session with a trading volume of 0.29M. Despite the slight setback, AZO’s year-to-date performance still boasts a positive +9.10%, indicating its resilience in the stock market.


Latest developments on AutoZone, Inc.

AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:AZO) has seen a mix of ups and downs leading up to today’s stock price movements. The company reported higher sales and profit for Q3 2024, beating estimates and outperforming competitors in the market. However, shares fell as the push to expand commercial sales faltered, leading to a slump in stock value. Despite this, quarterly profits exceeded expectations due to strong demand for car parts. The company blamed the timing of tax refunds for the stock slump after Q3 earnings. With conflicting financial results and ratings, including a new investment from Quest Partners LLC, investors are closely monitoring AutoZone’s performance in the market.


AutoZone, Inc. on Smartkarma

Analysts on Smartkarma are bullish on Autozone Inc, the largest auto parts retailer by revenue with over 6,300 stores in the U.S. and international presence. Value Investors Club‘s report highlights the company’s compelling risk-adjusted return potential and strong growth through higher margin private label sales and automotive diagnostic software. The report also praises Autozone’s resilient business model and impressive track record of shareholder value creation.

Baptista Research’s insights on Autozone Inc also reflect a positive sentiment, with a focus on the company’s Q2 2024 earnings growth and plans for international expansion. The report emphasizes Autozone’s surpassing of revenue and earnings expectations, as well as encouraging trends in domestic retail and commercial businesses. Analysts see Autozone’s post-pandemic sales performance as commendable, building on exceptional performance during the pandemic years of 2020 to 2023.


A look at AutoZone, Inc. Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value0
Dividend1
Growth4
Resilience5
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE2.8

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Autozone Inc has a positive long-term outlook based on its Smartkarma Smart Scores. With high scores in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum, the company is positioned well for future success. The Growth score indicates strong potential for expansion and increasing market share, while the Resilience score suggests the company’s ability to weather economic downturns. Additionally, the Momentum score reflects positive investor sentiment and market performance. Although the company scores low in Value and Dividend, its overall outlook remains promising.

Autozone Inc, a specialty retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories, operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. With a focus on new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, and accessories, the company serves a wide range of vehicles including cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks. The high scores in Growth, Resilience, and Momentum from Smartkarma Smart Scores indicate a bright future for Autozone Inc, despite lower scores in Value and Dividend. Investors may find potential in the company’s strong growth prospects and ability to withstand market challenges.


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