AutoZone achieved record annual sales of $20.3 billion in fiscal 2026, though management anticipates flat to low-single-digit same-store sales growth for 2027 as DIY customers trade down.
AutoZone reported strong Q4 sales and EPS growth with record full-year sales, though fiscal 2027 guidance points to only modest same-store sales growth.
AutoZone posted strong fiscal 2026 results with fourth-quarter sales rising 5.6% to $6.6 billion and diluted EPS climbing 15.1% to $56.05. While commercial sales remain a primary growth engine, the company issued a cautious outlook for fiscal 2027, projecting modest same-store sales growth as inflationary pressures continue to impact DIY consumer traffic.
Growth is fueled by the expansion of the Mega Hub network, improved inventory availability, and enhanced delivery capabilities for professional service technicians.
Management expects domestic same-store sales to range from flat to low-single-digit growth, citing ongoing traffic declines in the DIY segment and inflationary pressures on consumers.