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AutoZone (AZO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$3,736.21 +46.58 (+1.26%)
Closing price 05/30/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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AutoZone - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
21

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AutoZone in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for AZO.

Consensus Price Target

$4,054.52
8.52% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AutoZone, the average price target is $4,054.52. The highest price target for AZO is $4,850.00, while the lowest price target for AZO is $3,585.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.52% from the current price of $3,736.21.
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AZO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
6/2/24 to 6/2/25
1 Month Ago
5/3/24 to 5/3/25
3 Months Ago
3/4/24 to 3/4/25
1 Year Ago
6/3/23 to 6/2/24
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$4,054.52$3,814.91$3,442.61$3,104.13
Forecasted Upside8.52% Upside1.57% Upside-1.23% Downside12.06% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

AZO Analyst Recommendations By Month

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AZO Price Targets by Month

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AutoZone Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAutoZoneRetail/Wholesale CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.09
2.53
2.54
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.52% Upside58.85% Upside15.20% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
5/28/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
5/28/2025BMO Capital Markets
4 of 5 stars
T. Thomas-Martin
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$3,850.00 ➝ $4,100.00+8.44%
5/28/2025Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Simeon Gutman
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Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$3,750.00 ➝ $4,000.00+5.89%
5/28/2025DA Davidson
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M. Baker
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$4,192.00 ➝ $4,850.00+28.21%
5/28/2025Guggenheim
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Steven Forbes
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$3,850.00 ➝ $4,100.00+8.37%
5/23/2025The Goldman Sachs Group
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K. Mcshane
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Set Target$3,811.00-0.49%
5/23/2025Truist Financial
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Scot Ciccarelli
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Set Target$3,995.00+4.32%
5/23/2025UBS Group
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Michael Lasser
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$4,025.00 ➝ $4,260.00+11.13%
5/23/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Christopher Horvers
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$3,830.00 ➝ $4,350.00+13.53%
5/21/2025Bank of America
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Elizabeth Suzuki
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$3,900.00 ➝ $4,800.00+23.72%
5/19/2025Evercore ISI
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Greg Melich
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Set Target$3,950.00+2.36%
5/19/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Zachary Fadem
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Set TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$3,850.00 ➝ $4,200.00+11.11%
5/2/2025Oppenheimer
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$4,600.00+23.22%
3/5/2025Roth Capital
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S. Stember
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Set Target$3,763.00+2.52%
3/5/2025Roth Mkm
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Scott Stember
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$3,634.00 ➝ $3,763.00+6.72%
3/5/2025Wedbush
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Seth Basham
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$3,700.00 ➝ $3,700.00+5.62%
3/5/2025Mizuho
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David Bellinger
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$3,600.00 ➝ $3,740.00+7.30%
3/5/2025Argus
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T. Conrad
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/9/2025Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$3,024.00 ➝ $3,585.00+8.57%
12/16/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$3,450.00 ➝ $3,800.00+12.60%
12/11/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$3,500.00 ➝ $3,900.00+16.06%
10/1/2024Redburn Atlantic
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S. Hudson
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9/25/2024BNP Paribas
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C. Bottiglieri
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5/22/2024Wolfe Research
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$3,150.00 ➝ $3,000.00+6.10%
12/13/2023William Blair
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform
12/6/2023Stephens
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$3,000.00 ➝ $3,070.00+12.87%
6/28/2023Northcoast Research
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 Initiated CoverageNeutral
6/27/202392 Resources
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Should I Buy AutoZone Stock? AZO Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, May 29, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these AutoZone pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AutoZone
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AutoZone, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $3,600, reflecting strong market interest and potential for growth.
  • AutoZone, Inc. reported a revenue increase of 5.4% year-over-year, indicating robust demand for its automotive parts and accessories.
  • Analysts predict that AutoZone, Inc. will achieve earnings per share of approximately 152.94 for the current year, suggesting strong profitability potential.
  • Recent upgrades from major financial institutions, including a price target increase to $4,800, highlight positive market sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • Institutional investors hold a significant majority of the stock, with 92.74% ownership, which often indicates stability and confidence in the company's long-term prospects.

AutoZone
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in AutoZone, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The company has a negative return on equity of 53.89%, which may raise concerns about its ability to generate profit from shareholders' investments.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with significant shares sold recently, which could signal a lack of confidence among company executives.
  • Despite revenue growth, the earnings per share fell short of analysts' expectations, which may indicate challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • The net margin of 14.18% suggests that while the company is generating revenue, its profitability may be under pressure.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact consumer spending on automotive parts, affecting future sales and revenue growth.

AZO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AutoZone is $4,054.52, with a high forecast of $4,850.00 and a low forecast of $3,585.00.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AutoZone in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" AZO shares.

According to analysts, AutoZone's stock has a predicted upside of 8.52% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AutoZone's stock had 4 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like AutoZone more than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating for AutoZone is Buy while the average consensus rating for "retail/wholesale" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how AZO compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:AZO) was last updated on 6/2/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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