AZO Stock Surges 6.8% With A 5-day Winning Spree On Bullish Analyst Consensus
AutoZone (AZO) – a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories – hit 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 6.8%. The company market cap has surged by about $3.9 Bil over the last 5 days, and currently stands at $62 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 9.1% compared to 1% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity, or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Sustained Institutional Accumulation
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- Strong consensus “Buy” rating from 20 analysts in January 2026
- Positive long-term industry outlook for auto parts retail
- Impact: Steady price appreciation, Increased investor confidence
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There is a near-equal mix of good and bad in AZO stock given its overall Moderate operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell AZO).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for AZO stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | AZO | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 6.8% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 8.4% | 0.5% |
| 3M (63D) | -7.4% | 3.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| 2025 | 5.9% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 4.8% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has AZO behaved after prior drops? See AZO Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 72 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 16 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 50 | 4 |
| 4D | 15 | 7 |
| 5D | 4 | 2 |
| 6D | 1 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 72 | 16 |
Key Financials for AutoZone (AZO)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $18.5 Bil | $18.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.8 Bil | $3.6 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.7 Bil | $2.5 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.2 Bil | $4.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $1.2 Bil | $784.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $837.0 Mil | $530.8 Mil |
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