Barclays PLC Has $588.41 Million Stock Holdings in AutoZone, Inc. $AZO

Barclays PLC lowered its holdings in shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) by 31.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 137,151 shares of the company’s stock after selling 62,500 shares during the period. Barclays PLC owned approximately 0.82% of AutoZone worth $588,411,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of AutoZone during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Aspect Partners LLC lifted its position in shares of AutoZone by 700.0% during the 2nd quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 8 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the period. Global Trust Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in AutoZone by 600.0% during the third quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 7 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares in the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC grew its holdings in AutoZone by 50.0% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 9 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 3 shares during the period. Finally, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P acquired a new stake in AutoZone in the second quarter worth $33,000. 92.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

AutoZone Price Performance

AZO opened at $3,746.41 on Friday. AutoZone, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $3,210.72 and a fifty-two week high of $4,388.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $62.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.25, a PEG ratio of 1.91 and a beta of 0.41. The company’s 50-day moving average is $3,617.95 and its 200 day moving average is $3,824.20.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March 3rd. The company reported $27.63 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $27.59 by $0.04. AutoZone had a net margin of 12.47% and a negative return on equity of 72.31%. The firm had revenue of $4.27 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.31 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $28.29 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts expect that AutoZone, Inc. will post 152.94 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,811.00 to $4,268.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. UBS Group set a $4,800.00 price target on AutoZone in a research note on Tuesday. DA Davidson set a $4,300.00 price target on AutoZone in a report on Thursday. Guggenheim decreased their price objective on AutoZone from $4,600.00 to $4,400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, Roth Mkm lowered their target price on AutoZone from $4,650.00 to $4,526.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, AutoZone has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $4,311.57.

Insider Activity at AutoZone

In related news, Director Earl G. Graves, Jr. sold 250 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $3,295.00, for a total transaction of $823,750.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 4,887 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,102,665. This trade represents a 4.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Michael A. George acquired 145 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Monday, December 22nd. The stock was acquired at an average price of $3,398.13 per share, with a total value of $492,728.85. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 566 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,923,341.58. This trade represents a 34.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 347 shares of company stock valued at $1,179,256 and sold 9,447 shares valued at $34,179,923. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

AutoZone News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AutoZone this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple major brokers raised price targets or reaffirmed buy/overweight ratings (Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Barclays), which supports upside expectations and likely helped buying interest this morning. Read More. • Read More. • Read More. • Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 EPS slightly beat consensus (reported EPS vs. estimate) and sales grew ~8% Y/Y; management highlighted commercial growth and store expansion as offsets to the topline shortfall. That beat helps justify current valuations despite headwinds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management reiterated an aggressive store growth plan (targeting 350–360 new stores for 2026), which supports long‑term revenue expansion and is a constructive growth catalyst. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views are mixed overall — some firms cut PTs modestly but kept buy ratings, while others raised targets; the net effect is a crowded but heterogeneous analyst stance that creates both upside and downside scenarios. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Topline missed a few estimates and management said an unusually strong winter season and softer Mexico sales weighed on Q2 revenues — a clear near-term headwind to growth. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure from higher production costs, LIFO inventory impacts and accelerated SG&A investments was highlighted by several reports and analysts; margin compression could limit near-term EPS upside even with revenue growth. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Some firms trimmed price targets or moved to neutral (e.g., Mizuho raised its PT but set a neutral rating at a level below the current price), introducing potential selling pressure for investors focused on near‑term downside risk. Read More.

About AutoZone

AutoZone, Inc (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company supplies a wide range of aftermarket components, maintenance items and accessories for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Its product assortment includes engine parts, electrical components, batteries, brakes, filters, fluids and interior and exterior accessories, supported by inventory management and logistics systems to serve retail customers and professional service providers.

AutoZone serves both do‑it‑yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial customers such as independent repair shops and service centers.