| Metric | Value ($ M) | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4.6K | 8.2% |
| Total Income | 4.6K | 8.2% |
| Expenditure | 3.8K | 11.8% |
| PBT | 677.94 | 7.6% |
| Net Profit | 530.82 | 6.0% |
| OPM | 16.94% | 2.71pp |
| NPM | 11.47% | 1.73pp |
| EPS | 31.88 | 4.5% |
AutoZone Reports Q1 FY2026: Net Sales Increase 8.2% to $4.6 Billion
04 May 2026 · 4 May, 6:57 am
Summary
AutoZone reported net sales of $4.6 billion for its first quarter ended November 22, 2025, representing an 8.2% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Same store sales increased by 5.5%, with domestic same store sales up by 4.8%. The company opened 53 net new stores globally during the quarter. Diluted earnings per share were $31.04, down from $32.52 in the prior year. Phil Daniele, President and CEO, expressed satisfaction with the strong sales growth and the performance of both domestic and international businesses.
Key Highlights
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AutoZone's net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 increased by 8.2% to $4.6 billion.
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Domestic same store sales increased by 4.8% during the first quarter.
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The company opened 53 net new stores globally in the first quarter.
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Diluted earnings per share were $31.04, compared to $32.52 in the same period last year.
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Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 51.0%, a decrease of 203 basis points versus the prior year.
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AutoZone repurchased 108 thousand shares of its common stock for a total investment of $431.1 million during the quarter.
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Operating profit decreased 6.8% to $784.2 million.
Management Comments
Phil Daniele
I would like to thank our AutoZoners for delivering another quarter of strong sales growth. Our Domestic and International businesses performed well throughout the quarter as we continue to execute on our growth initiatives. We were especially pleased to open 53 net new stores globally in the quarter and we plan to aggressively open stores over the remainder of the fiscal year as we continue our focus on gaining market share. As we invest in growing our business, we will remain committed to our disciplined approach of increasing earnings and cash flow to drive shareholder value.
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