AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Stock Forecast
AZO analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.52 / 5 from 27 analysts
- Price target
- $3,719.96 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +19.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $36.41
- 52-week range
- $2,792.03 – $4,006.21
AZO analyst ratings
27 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AZO price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AZO earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $35.38 | $31.47 | $39.20 | $31.04 | +14.0% | 20 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $31.72 | $30.06 | $33.67 | $27.63 | +14.8% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $169.69 | $159.83 | $182.00 | $152.55 | +11.2% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $190.92 | $173.69 | $208.00 | $169.69 | +12.5% | 23 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AZO revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $4.95B | $4.88B | $5.02B | +6.9% | 18 |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $4.59B | $4.51B | $4.64B | +7.5% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $21.84B | $21.51B | $22.14B | +7.4% | 24 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $23.40B | $22.79B | $23.93B | +7.1% | 23 |
AZO EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AZO revenue: reported and forecast
AZO EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Nov '26) | $38.14 | $38.10 | $38.00 | $35.38 | $35.38 | −7.3% | 2 up · 13 down |
| Next quarter (Feb '27) | $32.42 | $32.31 | $32.22 | $31.72 | $31.72 | −2.2% | 4 up · 11 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $175.55 | $175.07 | $174.76 | $169.68 | $169.69 | −3.3% | 2 up · 20 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $195.92 | $195.45 | $195.07 | $190.89 | $190.92 | −2.6% | 3 up · 11 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AZO earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AZO beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from AZO
27 analysts cover AutoZone; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.52 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $3,719.96, 19.2% above the latest close of $3,120.59. Analysts expect earnings of $169.69 per share for FY2027, +11.2% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $190.92 per share on revenue of $23.4 billion. AutoZone beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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AZO forecast FAQ
What is AutoZone's price target?
The average analyst price target for AutoZone is $3,719.96, 19.2% above the latest close of $3,120.59.
Is AutoZone a buy, hold or sell?
Of 27 analysts covering AutoZone, 18 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is AutoZone's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $169.69 per share for FY2027 (range $159.83 to $182.00); for FY2028 the estimate is $190.92.
What is AutoZone's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $21.8 billion, growth of 7.4%; for FY2028 it is $23.4 billion.
When does AutoZone report earnings?
AutoZone is expected to report results for the quarter ending November 30, 2026 on December 8, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $36.41.
Does AutoZone usually beat earnings estimates?
AutoZone reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.