AutoZone reports $6.6 billion in fourth-quarter sales, $56.05 in diluted EPS

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported net sales of $6.6 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended Aug. 29, up 5.6% from the year-earlier period, according to an earnings release furnished with a Form 8-K on Sept. 22. Diluted earnings per share were $56.05, compared with $48.71 a year earlier.

Constant-currency same-store sales rose 1.5% for the quarter, with domestic same-store sales up 1.6%. On a reported basis, total-company same-store sales increased 2.7%, including a 10.7% gain internationally. Net income was $931.6 million, up from $837.0 million. Operating profit increased 10.1% to $1.3 billion.

For the full fiscal year, net sales were $20.3 billion, up 7.4%. Diluted EPS rose 5.3% to $152.55 from $144.87. Net income increased 3.0% to $2.6 billion, and operating profit rose 3.1% to $3.7 billion.

Under its share repurchase program, AutoZone bought 223 thousand shares in the quarter at an average price of $3,125, for $697.5 million. For the full year it repurchased 579 thousand shares at an average of $3,496, for $2.0 billion. About $1.6 billion remained under the current authorization at year-end.

During the quarter AutoZone opened 97 stores in the U.S., 68 in Mexico, and 10 in Brazil, for 175 new stores. For the year it opened 374 stores. Store count at Aug. 29 was 8,031, including 6,863 in the U.S., 1,001 in Mexico, and 167 in Brazil.

By the numbers

• Q4 net sales: $6.6 billion (+5.6%); diluted EPS: $56.05
• Q4 constant-currency same-store sales: +1.5%; domestic: +1.6%
• FY2026 net sales: $20.3 billion (+7.4%); diluted EPS: $152.55 (+5.3%)
• Q4 buybacks: 223 thousand shares for $697.5 million; FY buybacks: $2.0 billion
• Q4 store openings: 175; total stores: 8,031
• Remaining repurchase authorization: about $1.6 billion

Sources

1. AutoZone, Inc. Form 8-K, filed Sept. 22, 2026, accession 0001171843-26-006159
2. Exhibit 99.1 earnings release

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