AutoZone (AZO)


Market Price (9/24/2026): $2855.0 | Market Cap: $47.0 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Retail

AutoZone (AZO)


Market Price (9/24/2026): $2855.0
Market Cap: $47.0 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, CFO LTM is 3.1 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 7.0 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Automation & Robotics, and Automotive Aftermarket Innovation. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -45%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60%

Key risks
AZO key risks include the long-term transition to electric vehicles, Show more.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.3%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 15%, CFO LTM is 3.1 Bil
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 7.0 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 30%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, Automation & Robotics, and Automotive Aftermarket Innovation. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -45%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -60%
6 Key risks
AZO key risks include the long-term transition to electric vehicles, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/22/2026

AutoZone (AZO) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Early Quarter Weakness in Fiscal Q4 2026. AutoZone's stock movement during the specified period was influenced by a mixed performance in its fiscal third quarter 2026 (which ended May 9, 2026, with results released May 26, 2026) and initial softness in fiscal fourth quarter 2026. Fiscal Q3 2026 saw diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $38.07, surpassing analyst expectations by 5.31%, but revenue of $4.84 billion fell slightly below estimates of $4.86 billion. Domestic same-store sales growth slowed in the latter part of Q3 2026 due to unseasonably cool weather affecting heat-related categories. This subdued outlook and revenue miss, despite an EPS beat, likely contributed to the stock's stability rather than significant upward momentum. Furthermore, AutoZone's management noted a "difficult selling environment" during the first eight weeks of fiscal Q4 2026 (which ended August 29, 2026), affecting overall sales trends.

2. Divergent Trends in DIY and Commercial Segments. While AutoZone's commercial business demonstrated robust growth, the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) segment experienced headwinds, creating a balanced impact on overall sales. In fiscal Q4 2026, domestic commercial sales increased by 8.6%, contributing to strong full-year fiscal 2026 commercial sales growth of nearly 11%. This growth was supported by strategic initiatives such as Mega Hub expansion and improved inventory. Conversely, domestic DIY same-store sales declined by 0.6% in fiscal Q4 2026, as consumer traffic decreased and discretionary spending remained under pressure, leading customers to defer maintenance or opt for lower-cost alternatives. The strength in the commercial segment largely offset the weakness in DIY, leading to moderate overall domestic same-store sales growth of 1.6% in fiscal Q4 2026, which kept the stock from significant swings.

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Updated on 9/22/2026

AutoZone (AZO) stock has lost about 5% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Mixed Fiscal Q3 2026 Performance and Early Quarter Weakness in Fiscal Q4 2026. AutoZone's stock movement during the specified period was influenced by a mixed performance in its fiscal third quarter 2026 (which ended May 9, 2026, with results released May 26, 2026) and initial softness in fiscal fourth quarter 2026. Fiscal Q3 2026 saw diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $38.07, surpassing analyst expectations by 5.31%, but revenue of $4.84 billion fell slightly below estimates of $4.86 billion. Domestic same-store sales growth slowed in the latter part of Q3 2026 due to unseasonably cool weather affecting heat-related categories. This subdued outlook and revenue miss, despite an EPS beat, likely contributed to the stock's stability rather than significant upward momentum. Furthermore, AutoZone's management noted a "difficult selling environment" during the first eight weeks of fiscal Q4 2026 (which ended August 29, 2026), affecting overall sales trends.

2. Divergent Trends in DIY and Commercial Segments. While AutoZone's commercial business demonstrated robust growth, the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) segment experienced headwinds, creating a balanced impact on overall sales. In fiscal Q4 2026, domestic commercial sales increased by 8.6%, contributing to strong full-year fiscal 2026 commercial sales growth of nearly 11%. This growth was supported by strategic initiatives such as Mega Hub expansion and improved inventory. Conversely, domestic DIY same-store sales declined by 0.6% in fiscal Q4 2026, as consumer traffic decreased and discretionary spending remained under pressure, leading customers to defer maintenance or opt for lower-cost alternatives. The strength in the commercial segment largely offset the weakness in DIY, leading to moderate overall domestic same-store sales growth of 1.6% in fiscal Q4 2026, which kept the stock from significant swings.

3. Impact of Non-Recurring Financial Adjustments on Profitability. AutoZone's reported profitability, particularly in fiscal Q4 2026, was significantly boosted by non-recurring items, which, while positive for reported EPS, might have led investors to view the underlying organic growth with caution. Fiscal Q4 2026 diluted EPS of $56.05 beat consensus estimates, but this was aided by a $96 million benefit from tariff refunds (equivalent to $4.43 per share) and a lower non-cash LIFO charge of $15 million compared to $80 million in the prior year. Excluding these adjustments, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) grew a more modest 4.4%, and EPS rose 8.5%. This distinction suggests that while headline earnings were strong, the organic operational performance was less dramatic, contributing to the stock maintaining its level rather than breaking out significantly.

4. Sustained Strategic Investments and Shareholder Returns. AutoZone continued its long-term strategy of aggressive store expansion and significant share repurchases during this period. In fiscal Q4 2026 alone, the company opened 175 new stores globally, contributing to a record 374 new store openings for the full fiscal year 2026, expanding its total store count to 8,031. These investments demonstrate a commitment to future growth. Concurrently, AutoZone continued its substantial share repurchase program, buying back $697.5 million of stock in fiscal Q4 2026 and a total of $2.0 billion for the entire fiscal year 2026. These buybacks supported EPS growth by reducing the diluted share count by 3.3% year-over-year in Q4 2026. This consistent return of capital to shareholders, alongside growth initiatives, provided a floor for the stock price despite other market pressures.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -3.1% change in AZO stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -5.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269232026Change
Stock Price ($)2935.192843.34-3.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,61019,9861.9%
Net Income Margin (%)12.5%12.4%-0.6%
P/E Multiple19.918.9-5.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17160.6%
Cumulative Contribution-3.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AZO-3.1% 
Market (SPY)1.8%-13.9%
Sector (XLY)-8.3%23.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The -24.3% change in AZO stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -25.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820269232026Change
Stock Price ($)3755.582843.34-24.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)19,28819,9863.6%
Net Income Margin (%)12.8%12.4%-2.9%
P/E Multiple25.418.9-25.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17161.1%
Cumulative Contribution-24.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AZO-24.3% 
Market (SPY)12.5%11.9%
Sector (XLY)-4.9%31.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -32.3% change in AZO stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/23/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.1% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120259232026Change
Stock Price ($)4198.532843.34-32.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,90119,9865.7%
Net Income Margin (%)13.6%12.4%-8.6%
P/E Multiple27.418.9-31.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)17161.7%
Cumulative Contribution-32.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AZO-32.3% 
Market (SPY)20.3%5.4%
Sector (XLY)-3.8%21.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.3% change in AZO stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/23/2026 was primarily driven by a 16.8% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)83120239232026Change
Stock Price ($)2531.332843.3412.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)17,11519,98616.8%
Net Income Margin (%)14.5%12.4%-14.2%
P/E Multiple18.818.90.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)181611.7%
Cumulative Contribution12.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/23/2026
ReturnCorrelation
AZO12.3% 
Market (SPY)77.0%15.2%
Sector (XLY)32.8%20.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
AZO Return77%18%5%24%6%-15%144%
Peers Return43%-9%-24%-19%-12%12%-21%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%107%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AZO Win Rate75%50%50%67%58%44% 
Peers Win Rate62%40%43%50%50%56% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%56% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AZO Max Drawdown-13%-21%-16%-15%-22%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-21%-35%-39%-43%-36%-36% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: ORLY, AAP, GPC, LKQ, PRTS. See AZO Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/23/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventAZOS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-13.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven15.4%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven7 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven53 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-25.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven198 days6 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-26.8%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven19 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-19.5%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven328 days47 days

Compare to ORLY, AAP, GPC, LKQ, PRTS

In The Past

AutoZone's stock fell -0.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.8% gain to breakeven.

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EventAZOS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-32.2%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven47.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven53 days140 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-25.2%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.6%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven198 days6 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-26.8%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven19 days1085 days

Compare to ORLY, AAP, GPC, LKQ, PRTS

In The Past

AutoZone's stock fell -0.8% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 0.8% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About AutoZone (AZO)

AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. The company serves a diverse customer base, primarily catering to individual do-it-yourself (DIY) customers who maintain their own vehicles, as well as professional mechanics and repair shops through its dedicated commercial sales program. AutoZone essentially provides a comprehensive range of products necessary for the maintenance and repair of cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks.

Its extensive product portfolio includes a wide variety of new and remanufactured automotive hard parts such such as A/C compressors, batteries, brake components, engines, fuel pumps, starters, alternators, and mufflers. Beyond critical hardware, AutoZone also offers essential maintenance items like various fluids (oil, brake, transmission), filters (oil, air, fuel), spark plugs, and windshield wipers. Additionally, customers can find a diverse selection of accessories, tools, performance products, and car care items.

AutoZone operates a vast network of stores across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, ensuring broad accessibility for its customers. Complementing its retail presence, the company provides a sales program with commercial credit and parts delivery for its professional clients and offers automotive diagnostic and repair software under the ALLDATA brand. This integrated approach establishes AutoZone as a full-service provider in the automotive aftermarket industry.

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Here is an analogy to describe AutoZone:

  • Home Depot for car parts

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  • Automotive Replacement Parts: Sells new and remanufactured components such as engines, batteries, brakes, and electrical parts for various vehicles.
  • Automotive Maintenance Products: Provides consumables like oils, fluids, filters, and chemicals essential for vehicle upkeep.
  • Automotive Accessories: Offers a wide range of interior, exterior, and performance-enhancing products, along with tools and entertainment systems.
  • Commercial Sales Program: Provides commercial credit and delivery services for parts and products to professional automotive repair businesses.
  • Automotive Diagnostic & Repair Software (ALLDATA): Distributes software tools and information for vehicle diagnostics and repair to both professionals and DIY enthusiasts.
  • Towing Services: Offers towing assistance for vehicles.

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AutoZone (AZO) serves two primary categories of customers:

  • Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Customers: These are individual vehicle owners who purchase automotive replacement parts, maintenance items, and accessories to perform their own vehicle repairs and maintenance. AutoZone's extensive network of retail stores in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, along with its e-commerce platform (autozone.com), are largely geared towards serving this consumer segment.

  • Commercial Customers: This category includes professional mechanics, independent repair shops, and other businesses that purchase parts and products for vehicles they service for their own customers. AutoZone caters to this segment through its dedicated commercial sales program, which offers credit and delivery services, as well as through its ALLDATA brand, which provides automotive diagnostic and repair software primarily for professionals.

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Philip B. Daniele, III President and Chief Executive Officer

Philip B. Daniele, III was appointed President and CEO of AutoZone in January 2024. He joined AutoZone as a Manager in Training in 1993, and has over 40 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, having started his career at a competing auto-parts chain in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1986. Prior to his current role, he served as Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain. Daniele has held various leadership positions across store operations, merchandising, supply chain, and commercial aspects of the company during his more than three decades at AutoZone.

Jamere Jackson Chief Financial Officer

Jamere Jackson is the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for AutoZone, Inc., a role he assumed effective January 1, 2021, after joining as CFO-Elect on September 14, 2020. He is the first African-American to serve in this role at AutoZone. Prior to AutoZone, Mr. Jackson served as the Chief Financial Officer of Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. from 2018 to 2020, and Chief Financial Officer at Nielsen from 2014 to 2018, where he was also the first African-American CFO in both companies' histories. He spent 10 years at GE in various financial leadership roles across GE Corporate, GE Aviation, and GE Oil & Gas. Earlier in his career, he held finance, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning roles at Pepsico, First Data Corporation, Total System Services, and Procter & Gamble. Mr. Jackson also serves on the Board of Directors of Eli Lilly and Company.

William C. Rhodes, III Executive Chairman

William C. Rhodes, III was named Executive Chairman of AutoZone on January 2, 2024, having previously served as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer from March 2005 to January 2024. He was first elected Chairman in June 2007. Mr. Rhodes began his career at AutoZone in 1994 and held various executive-level roles, including Executive Vice President of Store Operations and Commercial, Senior Vice President of Information Technology, and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain. Before joining AutoZone, he was a manager at Ernst & Young LLP. Rhodes is a former board member of Dollar General Corporation and is also a director at the Retail Industry Leaders Association.

Thomas B. Newbern Chief Operating Officer

Thomas B. Newbern serves as the Chief Operating Officer of AutoZone. He has held various key positions within the company, demonstrating extensive experience in its operations.

Kenneth E. Jaycox, Jr. Senior Vice President, Commercial

Kenneth E. Jaycox, Jr. holds the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial at AutoZone. He is a member of the executive leadership team.

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Here are the key risks to AutoZone's business:

  1. Shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs)

    The automotive aftermarket faces a significant long-term risk due to the accelerating transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles. EVs have significantly fewer moving parts and different maintenance requirements compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars, leading to a projected decline in demand for many traditional automotive parts that AutoZone sells. Components such as exhaust systems, fuel filters, spark plugs, and oil-based engine systems are largely redundant in EVs. While some parts like tires, wipers, and lighting systems will remain relevant, and new demands for EV-specific components (e.g., battery modules, cooling systems for battery regulation, advanced electronic interfaces) will emerge, the overall reduction in wear-and-tear parts for EVs poses a challenge to AutoZone's traditional product offerings and revenue streams.

  2. Intensified Competition

    AutoZone operates in a highly competitive automotive aftermarket industry. The company faces significant competition from other national chains like O'Reilly Auto Parts, Advance Auto Parts, and NAPA Auto Parts, all of whom offer similar products and services. Beyond traditional brick-and-mortar rivals, online retailers such as Amazon and RockAuto also pose a competitive threat, particularly by offering convenience and price pressure for the do-it-yourself (DIY) customer segment. AutoZone's ability to maintain its leading market position depends on factors such as product availability, competitive pricing, and strong customer service amidst this robust competitive environment.

  3. Changes in Consumer Behavior and Vehicle Complexity

    While the DIY automotive repair market has shown growth in recent years, influenced by factors like an aging vehicle fleet and consumers seeking to save money, there's also an underlying trend of increasing vehicle complexity. Modern vehicles, including both ICE and EVs, are becoming more technologically advanced, often requiring specialized diagnostic tools and expertise for repairs. This complexity could potentially deter some DIY customers and shift more repair work towards professional mechanics, impacting AutoZone's DIY segment. However, AutoZone serves both DIY and professional (DIFM) customers, and has seen growth in the DIY market, with older cars leading to more maintenance activity. The balance between these trends and AutoZone's adaptation to support both customer bases is crucial.

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The widespread and accelerating adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) presents a clear emerging threat. EVs have significantly fewer moving parts compared to internal combustion engine vehicles, dramatically reducing the need for many of the traditional automotive replacement parts that AutoZone retails, such as engines, fuel pumps, mufflers, spark plugs, oil filters, transmission fluids, belts, hoses, starters, alternators, and exhaust components. This fundamental shift in vehicle technology directly impacts the core demand for a substantial portion of AutoZone's product catalog.

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The addressable markets for AutoZone's main products and services are as follows:

Automotive Aftermarket Parts and Accessories:

  • In the United States, the entire automotive aftermarket, encompassing light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, is projected at nearly $535 billion in after-sales parts and accessories in 2024. The U.S. light-duty aftermarket alone is projected to reach $435 billion in 2025.
  • The automotive aftermarket sector in Mexico had total revenues of $17.5 billion in 2022.
  • The Brazil Auto Parts and Accessories market size was USD 21.58 billion in 2023, with projections to reach USD 29.31 billion by 2032.

Automotive Diagnostic and Repair Software (ALLDATA brand):

  • The global auto repair software market is valued at approximately USD 3.1 billion in 2024. This market is expected to grow to US$ 3.4 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach US$ 8.6 billion by 2033. North America holds a significant share of this global market.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for AutoZone (AZO) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. New Store Openings and Expansion of Hub & Mega-Hub Locations: AutoZone is committed to an aggressive store expansion strategy globally, including opening approximately 350-360 new stores for the full fiscal year 2026. This expansion includes the strategic rollout of hub and mega-hub locations, which aim to carry broader inventory and enable faster parts delivery to nearby stores and customers. The company expects to exceed 300 mega-hub locations at full build-out.
  2. Growth in the Domestic Commercial Business: AutoZone is actively focusing on and expects continued strength and market share gains in its domestic commercial (Do-It-For-Me) business. This segment is identified as a faster-growing area and a top priority for increasing sales.
  3. International Expansion, particularly in Mexico and Brazil: The company views international markets as a key growth pillar and plans to accelerate store openings in Mexico and Brazil, targeting as many as 500 annually by 2028. This accelerated international growth is expected to be a meaningful contributor to future sales and operating profit.
  4. Enhanced Parts Availability and Supply Chain Improvements: AutoZone is investing significantly in its supply chain, including new distribution centers in Mexico and Brazil, and initiatives to drive improved parts availability. These investments are crucial for better customer service and are expected to lead to increased sales.
  5. Omni-channel and Digital Platform Growth: Efforts to enhance the digital customer experience through omni-channel initiatives such as ship-to-home next-day delivery, buy-online-pick-up-in-store, and commercial customer ordering are driving traffic to its digital platforms, contributing to overall revenue growth.

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Share Repurchases

  • AutoZone authorized an additional $1.5 billion for its share repurchase program in October 2025, following another $1.5 billion authorization in June 2024 and $2.0 billion in March 2022.
  • The company repurchased shares worth approximately $1.5 billion in fiscal 2025 and $3.141 billion in fiscal 2024. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, AutoZone repurchased shares worth $431.1 million, and an additional $310.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
  • As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2026, AutoZone had over $1.7 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization, which was about $1.4 billion at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

Share Issuance

  • AutoZone's shares outstanding have consistently declined due to its aggressive share repurchase program. For instance, fiscal year 2025 saw a 3.13% decline in shares outstanding from 2024, to 0.017 billion shares.
  • Shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024 were 0.018 billion, a 6.81% decline from 2023.
  • Minor share issuance occurred from employee stock purchase plans, such as 4,886 shares in fiscal year 2022, but these amounts are insignificant compared to the repurchases made.

Capital Expenditures

  • AutoZone's capital expenditures were approximately $1.4 billion in fiscal 2025 and are expected to be around $1.6 billion in fiscal 2026, with a similar amount anticipated for fiscal 2027.
  • The primary focus of these capital expenditures is on accelerated store growth, including the expansion of hub and mega-hub locations, to bring inventory closer to customers and enhance its distribution network.
  • The company plans to open 350 to 360 new stores in fiscal 2026 and aims for an annual pace of approximately 500 new store openings by fiscal year 2028. Capital expenditures also include investments in technology, such as improving the electronic catalog.

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Peer Outperformance in Automotive Retail

AZO has outperformed 82% of its 17 Automotive Retail peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are PAG and ORLY. Automotive Retail ranks 6th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return.
Share of Automotive Retail constituents that AZO has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
21%
of 19 industry peers · -31.0% return
3Y
67%
of 18 industry peers · 10.6% return
5Y
82%
of 17 industry peers · 67.8% return
Automotive Retail peers with revenue growth within 4pp of AZO's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
AZO AutoZone 5.3% 18.9x -31.0%10.6%67.8%
PAG Penske Automotive 4.7% 14.7x 24.0%43.3%121.5% +54pp
ORLY O'Reilly Automotive 6.9% 26.7x -17.2%37.7%106.0% +38pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Automotive Retail is AZO's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -17.2%74.5%65.4% LINC 282% · PRDO 219% · CVSA 218%
Homebuilding 18 -9.0%32.7%49.1% GRBK 215% · PHM 162% · TOL 138%
Specialty Stores 7 6.6%42.4%13.4% SIG 32% · ASO 20% · FIVE 18%
Home Improvement Retail 5 -25.7%-3.5%-0.2% HVT 9% · LOW 1% · HD 0%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 22 14.9%42.5%-2.6% RCL 163% · MAR 141% · HLT 130%
Automotive Retail ← 18 -21.1%-2.4%-7.6% MUSA 215% · PAG 121% · ORLY 106%
Distributors 4 -11.6%-25.4%-13.7% ARMK 146% · GPC 21% · LKQ -48%
Home Furnishings 4 -8.3%20.7%-17.1% SGI 34% · LZB 1% · MHK -35%
Footwear 10 54.6%47.3%-18.3% WEYS 166% · DECK 21% · SHOO 16%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -18.0%11.5%-18.8% HRB 97% · FTDR 75% · SCI 38%
Restaurants 35 -8.8%-18.3%-24.1% EAT 308% · CAKE 137% · RAVE 120%
Casinos & Gaming 21 -15.7%-23.5%-38.4% MCRI 96% · RRR 27% · BYD 17%
Leisure Products 13 -25.3%-19.0%-39.2% GOLF 74% · HAS 12% · MCFT -23%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 38 -15.8%-13.8%-40.7% MOD 1598% · GTX 266% · CAAS 83%
Apparel Retail 26 -4.4%17.3%-43.2% ANF 231% · URBN 134% · ROST 113%
Household Appliances 18 -8.5%6.4%-43.5% FLXS 195% · KEQU 157% · HBB 149%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 28 -12.9%7.2%-44.4% RL 218% · TPR 218% · ELA 208%
Leisure Facilities 11 -21.6%-8.3%-44.6% OSW 127% · JAKK 116% · ESCA 21%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 -9.7%40.9%-47.7% BBY 9% · GME -48% · UPBD -65%
Broadline Retail 15 0.0%14.8%-57.7% DDS 300% · EBAY 63% · AMZN 46%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -77.7%-49.0%-72.1% GM 67% · TSLA 47% · F 28%
Consumer Electronics 11 -16.0%-15.9%-74.8% AXIL 2247% · GRMN 85% · SONO -52%
Other Specialty Retail 18 -35.5%-45.2%-79.5% TLF 108% · BBW 66% · WINA 57%
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Financials

AZOORLYAAPGPCLKQPRTSMedian
NameAutoZone O'Reilly.Advance .Genuine .LKQ CarParts. 
Mkt Price2,843.3485.9041.10128.7623.438.3463.50
Mkt Cap46.870.92.517.76.00.111.9
Rev LTM19,98618,5738,62325,07213,68851616,130
Op Inc LTM3,6023,6323351,201991-281,096
FCF LTM1,6332,15623759625-11692
FCF 3Y Avg1,8481,98133678684-23681
CFO LTM3,0723,2893121,186825-31,005
CFO 3Y Avg3,1033,0782481,195964-101,079

Growth & Margins

AZOORLYAAPGPCLKQPRTSMedian
NameAutoZone O'Reilly.Advance .Genuine .LKQ CarParts. 
Rev Chg LTM5.7%8.5%-1.3%5.5%1.3%-10.7%3.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg5.3%6.9%-2.2%3.1%2.1%-8.4%2.6%
Rev Chg Q8.4%8.1%-0.5%6.0%-3.0%-10.7%2.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM1.9%2.0%-0.1%1.5%-0.8%-3.1%0.7%
Op Inc Chg LTM-2.9%10.4%169.6%-12.8%-17.3%47.9%3.7%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg2.6%6.0%-1,755.8%-9.3%-12.0%-121.3%-10.6%
Op Mgn LTM18.0%19.6%3.9%4.8%7.2%-5.3%6.0%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.4%19.5%-0.5%6.0%8.5%-6.1%7.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.0%0.7%-0.1%-0.4%1.6%-0.0%
CFO/Rev LTM15.4%17.7%3.6%4.7%6.0%-0.7%5.4%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg16.4%17.8%2.8%5.0%7.0%-1.6%6.0%
FCF/Rev LTM8.2%11.6%0.3%3.0%4.6%-2.2%3.8%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg9.8%11.4%0.3%2.8%5.0%-3.9%3.9%

Valuation

AZOORLYAAPGPCLKQPRTSMedian
NameAutoZone O'Reilly.Advance .Genuine .LKQ CarParts. 
Mkt Cap46.870.92.517.76.00.111.9
P/S2.33.80.30.70.40.10.6
P/Op Inc13.019.57.414.86.0-2.310.2
P/EBIT13.019.47.4100.26.7-2.310.2
P/E18.926.729.5541.412.9-2.322.8
P/CFO15.221.57.915.07.2-18.711.5
Total Yield5.3%3.7%5.8%3.4%12.9%-43.7%4.5%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%2.4%3.2%5.2%0.0%1.2%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg3.4%2.8%-0.1%3.8%7.7%-46.4%3.1%
D/E0.00.12.10.40.90.80.6
Net D/E0.00.10.80.30.80.20.3

Returns

AZOORLYAAPGPCLKQPRTSMedian
NameAutoZone O'Reilly.Advance .Genuine .LKQ CarParts. 
1M Rtn-5.5%-5.3%-5.8%-4.4%-9.0%26.9%-5.4%
3M Rtn-7.9%-2.2%-28.7%17.2%-9.6%34.1%-5.1%
6M Rtn-16.0%-5.8%-21.4%24.8%-18.7%-0.6%-10.9%
12M Rtn-31.0%-17.2%-30.3%-3.8%-19.5%18.3%-18.3%
3Y Rtn10.6%37.7%-24.2%-3.2%-47.5%-79.3%-13.7%
1M Excs Rtn-6.2%-6.0%-6.5%-5.1%-9.7%26.2%-6.1%
3M Excs Rtn-12.6%-6.9%-33.5%12.5%-14.4%29.4%-9.8%
6M Excs Rtn-32.6%-19.9%-36.1%9.8%-35.3%-17.1%-26.2%
12M Excs Rtn-46.1%-32.1%-45.4%-18.4%-34.4%-1.1%-33.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-60.3%-34.4%-98.0%-77.4%-121.3%-151.9%-87.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Auto Parts Stores18,93918,49017,45715,96314,382
Other   289248
Total18,93918,49017,45716,25214,630


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil201420132012
Auto Parts Stores4,7454,5684,292
Other190173140
Corporate-3,105-2,968-2,803
Total1,8301,7731,629


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil202520242023
Auto Parts Stores2,4982,6622,528
Total2,4982,6622,528


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Auto Parts Stores16,82915,66515,06114,39914,303
Other347321214118120
Total17,17715,98615,27514,51614,424


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$2,843.34 
Market Cap ($ Bil)46.8 
First Trading Date04/02/1991 
Distance from 52W High-33.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$2,984.02$3,325.51
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-4.7%-14.5%
 3M1YR
Volatility30.3%29.6%
Downside Capture-1.1740.79
Upside Capture-41.15-9.59
Correlation (SPY)-14.7%4.6%
AZO Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.24-0.62-0.390.280.120.24
Up Beta0.36-1.68-0.970.260.370.29
Down Beta1.85-0.07-0.250.33-0.220.22
Up Capture-7%-53%-16%-1%-5%6%
Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
Stock +ve Days11213665123399
Down Capture11%-2%-33%64%49%42%
Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
Stock -ve Days10212862128351

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AZO
AZO-31.1%29.6%-1.25-
Sector ETF (XLY)-7.3%19.5%-0.5121.1%
Equity (SPY)16.2%13.0%0.885.1%
Gold (GLD)13.9%29.3%0.447.2%
Commodities (DBC)46.6%20.7%1.75-15.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.5%13.7%0.0826.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-23.2%44.8%-0.46-8.9%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AZO
AZO11.6%25.2%0.41-
Sector ETF (XLY)4.6%24.1%0.1530.1%
Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5729.9%
Gold (GLD)18.6%18.8%0.804.8%
Commodities (DBC)10.5%19.5%0.41-1.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.8%18.9%-0.0630.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.5%52.6%0.419.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with AZO
AZO14.0%26.8%0.52-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.1%22.2%0.5040.4%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7341.0%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.605.3%
Commodities (DBC)8.5%18.1%0.389.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2039.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)64.2%66.2%1.048.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.4 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 81520266.1%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity16.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 9/24/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
9/22/20263.3%  
5/26/2026-9.0%-11.3%-9.4%
3/3/2026-6.3%-5.4%-13.0%
12/9/2025-7.2%-7.4%-12.0%
9/23/2025-0.0%3.7%-2.8%
5/27/2025-3.4%-2.0%-8.8%
3/4/2025-0.1%6.1%9.6%
12/10/20240.7%0.8%-2.2%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive81012
# Negative171412
Median Positive3.5%5.9%8.9%
Median Negative-3.1%-2.8%-5.4%
Max Positive7.6%14.1%21.9%
Max Negative-9.0%-11.3%-13.0%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
9/22/20263.3%  
5/26/2026-9.0%-11.3%-9.4%
3/3/2026-6.3%-5.4%-13.0%
12/9/2025-7.2%-7.4%-12.0%
9/23/2025-0.0%3.7%-2.8%
5/27/2025-3.4%-2.0%-8.8%
3/4/2025-0.1%6.1%9.6%
12/10/20240.7%0.8%-2.2%
9/24/2024-0.2%3.3%4.0%
5/21/2024-3.5%-4.2%2.9%
2/27/20246.7%11.2%15.2%
12/5/20230.3%-1.1%-4.0%
9/19/2023-1.9%2.3%5.1%
5/23/2023-6.0%-6.3%-6.9%
2/28/2023-3.3%-2.0%-6.5%
12/6/2022-2.8%-3.0%-4.4%
9/19/2022-3.1%-3.2%5.7%
5/24/20225.8%14.1%16.8%
3/1/2022-2.5%-0.2%11.5%
12/7/20217.6%5.6%8.2%
9/21/20213.7%6.7%11.3%
5/25/2021-1.9%-2.6%-0.4%
3/2/20210.9%6.1%21.9%
12/8/2020-5.3%-0.5%7.7%
9/22/2020-1.6%-2.6%-0.6%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive81012
# Negative171412
Median Positive3.5%5.9%8.9%
Median Negative-3.1%-2.8%-5.4%
Max Positive7.6%14.1%21.9%
Max Negative-9.0%-11.3%-13.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
05/31/202606/12/202610-Q
02/28/202603/20/202610-Q
11/30/202512/19/202510-Q
08/31/202510/27/202510-K
05/31/202506/13/202510-Q
02/28/202503/21/202510-Q
11/30/202412/20/202410-Q
08/31/202410/28/202410-K
05/31/202406/07/202410-Q
02/29/202403/15/202410-Q
11/30/202312/18/202310-Q
08/31/202310/24/202310-K
05/31/202306/09/202310-Q
02/28/202303/17/202310-Q
11/30/202212/20/202210-Q
08/31/202210/24/202210-K
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
05/31/202606/12/202610-Q
02/28/202603/20/202610-Q
11/30/202512/19/202510-Q
08/31/202510/27/202510-K
05/31/202506/13/202510-Q
02/28/202503/21/202510-Q
11/30/202412/20/202410-Q
08/31/202410/28/202410-K
05/31/202406/07/202410-Q
02/29/202403/15/202410-Q
11/30/202312/18/202310-Q
08/31/202310/24/202310-K
05/31/202306/09/202310-Q
02/28/202303/17/202310-Q
11/30/202212/20/202210-Q
08/31/202210/24/202210-K
05/31/202206/10/202210-Q
02/28/202203/18/202210-Q
11/30/202112/17/202110-Q
08/31/202110/25/202110-K
05/31/202106/11/202110-Q
02/28/202103/19/202110-Q
11/30/202012/18/202010-Q
08/31/202010/26/202010-K
05/31/202006/12/202010-Q
02/29/202003/17/202010-Q
11/30/201912/20/201910-Q
08/31/201910/28/201910-K

Insider Activity

Updated 9/1/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Leriche, Dennis WSr. Vice PresidentDirectSell81020263100.001,4554,510,5001,367,601Form
2Hannasch, Brian DirectBuy52920262987.00165492,8553,642,497Form
3Graves, Earl G JR DirectSell41320263478.7250173,93616,825,490Form
4Mrkonic, George R JR DirectSell22720263202.003361,075,96810,335,095Form
5Smith, Richard CraigSr. Vice PresidentDirectSell12620263700.005,91021,867,0009,719,061Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Leriche, Dennis WSr. Vice PresidentDirectSell81020263100.001,4554,510,5001,367,601Form
2Hannasch, Brian DirectBuy52920262987.00165492,8553,642,497Form
3Graves, Earl G JR DirectSell41320263478.7250173,93616,825,490Form
4Mrkonic, George R JR DirectSell22720263202.003361,075,96810,335,095Form
5Smith, Richard CraigSr. Vice PresidentDirectSell12620263700.005,91021,867,0009,719,061Form
6Smith, Richard CraigSr. Vice PresidentDirectSell12020263500.003,19011,165,0009,193,707Form
7Mrkonic, George R JR DirectSell10520263341.9997323,53811,911,059Form
8Graves, Earl G JR DirectSell10520263295.00250823,75016,101,644Form
9George, Michael A DirectBuy122220253398.13145492,7291,924,361Form
10Hannasch, Brian DirectBuy121920253393.09147498,7843,262,727Form
11Jackson, JamereCFODirectBuy121120253413.5055187,7421,665,560Form
12Borninkhof, K. MichelleSenior Vice President & CIODirectSell102920253775.003001,132,5001,571,865Form
13Daniele, Philip BPresident & CEODirectSell102020254020.882,53310,184,893219,525Form
14Murphy, John ScottVice President, ControllerDirectSell92520254175.702,86011,942,4945,193,231Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Sep 24, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Alua Capital Management LP$108.3 Mil11.8%14ADD +18.5%13F
Marshfield Associates$557.4 Mil11.2%17TRIM -5.7%13F
BLS Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S$296.1 Mil10.1%11ADD +19.5%13F
PineStone Asset Management Inc.$867.6 Mil6.1%44Hold13F
Threadgill Financial, LLC$18.3 Mil5.3%44TRIM -6.1%13F
12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC$28.0 Mil4.6%32Hold13F
Local Pensions Partnership Investment Ltd$188.7 Mil4.1%32Hold13F
Petrus Trust Company, LTA$32.1 Mil3.5%27Hold13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$10.0 Mil3.4%28Hold13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$8.4 Mil2.4%25Hold13F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$9.7 Mil2.3%48TRIM -49.8%13F
Martin Investment Management, LLC$6.4 Mil1.9%46Hold13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$9.5 Mil1.5%41Hold13F
National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives$23.0 Mil0.2%41Hold13F
Woodbridge Co Ltd$5.8 Mil0.0%46New13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Woodbridge Co Ltd$5.8 Mil0.0%46New13F
BLS Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S$296.1 Mil10.1%11ADD +19.5%13F
Alua Capital Management LP$108.3 Mil11.8%14ADD +18.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Dorsey Asset Management, LLC$85.2 Mil7.4%10ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Atreides Management, LP$39.4 Mil0.8%49ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Napean Trading & Investment Co (Singapore) PTE Ltd$8.8 Mil1.7%37ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$9.7 Mil2.3%48TRIM -49.8%Mar 31, 202613F
Threadgill Financial, LLC$18.3 Mil5.3%44TRIM -6.1%Mar 31, 202613F
Marshfield Associates$557.4 Mil11.2%17TRIM -5.7%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
PineStone Asset Management Inc.$867.6 Mil6.1%44Hold13F
Marshfield Associates$557.4 Mil11.2%17TRIM -5.7%13F
BLS Capital Fondsmaeglerselskab A/S$296.1 Mil10.1%11ADD +19.5%13F
Local Pensions Partnership Investment Ltd$188.7 Mil4.1%32Hold13F
Alua Capital Management LP$108.3 Mil11.8%14ADD +18.5%13F
Petrus Trust Company, LTA$32.1 Mil3.5%27Hold13F
12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC$28.0 Mil4.6%32Hold13F
National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives$23.0 Mil0.2%41Hold13F
Threadgill Financial, LLC$18.3 Mil5.3%44TRIM -6.1%13F
Firetrail Investments PTY LTD$10.0 Mil3.4%28Hold13F
Walter Public Investments Inc.$9.7 Mil2.3%48TRIM -49.8%13F
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.$9.5 Mil1.5%41Hold13F
Carmel Capital Management L.L.C.$8.4 Mil2.4%25Hold13F
Martin Investment Management, LLC$6.4 Mil1.9%46Hold13F
Woodbridge Co Ltd$5.8 Mil0.0%46New13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 9/23/2026