Recent Updates — AZO

Jamere Jackson has resigned as Chief Financial Officer of AutoZone, Inc., effective November 25, 2026. He will assume the role of CFO at FedEx Corporation. His departure is not related to financial or operating results or any disagreement with management. The company has commenced an external search for a successor. J. Scott Murphy, Vice President and Controller, will serve as principal accounting officer and principal financial officer during the transition. AutoZone operates as a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas.

AutoZone announced that director Claire R. McDonough will not stand for reelection at the upcoming annual meeting. She accepted a new executive role with another company, creating scheduling conflicts with board meetings. The departure is unrelated to any operational disagreements. AutoZone operates as a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories.

AutoZone reported fourth-quarter net sales of $6.6 billion, a 5.6% increase year-over-year, with diluted earnings per share rising to $56.05 from $48.71. Full-year fiscal 2026 net sales reached $20.3 billion, up 7.4%, while diluted EPS increased 5.3% to $152.55. The company repurchased 223,000 shares for $697.5 million during the quarter and 579,000 shares for $2.0 billion for the full year, leaving $1.6 billion in remaining authorization. AutoZone opened 175 new stores in the quarter, bringing its total store count to 8,031 across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. The company operates as a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas.

AutoZone, Inc. completed the sale of $850,000,000 in 4.950% Senior Notes due 2031. The Notes bear a fixed interest rate of 4.950% per year, payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15. The Notes are senior unsecured debt obligations that mature on July 15, 2031. AutoZone, Inc. is an automotive parts retailer.

On July 7, 2026, AutoZone, Inc. entered into an underwriting agreement to issue and sell $850 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.950% Notes due 2031. The agreement was executed with BofA Securities, Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Truist Securities, Inc., and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. acting as representatives. AutoZone operates in the automotive aftermarket industry, providing replacement parts and accessories for vehicles.

AutoZone, Inc. announced on June 16, 2026, that its Board of Directors authorized an additional $1.5 billion repurchase of its common stock as part of its ongoing share repurchase program. AutoZone, Inc. is an automotive aftermarket retailer that sells parts, accessories, and other automotive maintenance and repair products.