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AutoZone reported Q4 fiscal 2026 EPS of $56.05, beating consensus estimates by 2.8%, driven by gross margin expansion. However, net sales missed expectations at $6.60 billion.

The company expanded its store footprint to 8,031 locations and maintained strong commercial business momentum. Despite the earnings beat, estimates have been trending downward in the past month, and the stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with an aggregate VGM Score of D.

AutoZone stock gained 1.88% to $3,117.14, outperforming the broader market decline. The company is expected to report a 17.3% EPS increase and 7.01% revenue growth in the upcoming quarter. However, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has declined 2.26% in the past month, and the stock holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio slightly above industry average.

AutoZone has been a highly searched stock on Zacks.com. The company is expected to report 17.3% year-over-year earnings growth for the current quarter, with full-year earnings projected at +12.4%.

However, earnings estimates have been revised downward by 4.2% over the last 30 days. AutoZone trades at par with peers on valuation metrics and carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term.