AutoZone posted Q4 sales growth of 5.6% and EPS growth of 15.1%, though domestic DIY comps slipped 0.6% as the retailer navigates a challenging macro environment and cautious consumer spending.
AutoZone's Q4 FY2026 showed total sales growth of 5.6% and EPS growth of 15.1%, but domestic DIY comps declined 0.6%, and the company expects relatively flat same-store sales in Q1 FY2027.
AutoZone reported a 5.6% increase in total sales for Q4 FY2026, supported by a 15.1% rise in earnings per share. While commercial sales grew by 8.6%, domestic DIY same-store sales declined 0.6% due to lower foot traffic and milder weather, leading the company to project relatively flat same-store sales for the upcoming first quarter.
Domestic DIY same-store sales declined 0.6% primarily due to milder-than-usual temperatures and lower foot traffic, exacerbated by inflationary pressures on consumers.