The Investor
09 Dec 2025, 16:34
AutoZone reported first-quarter sales of 4.6 billion dollars, up 8.2 percent from last year, with total company same-store sales rising 5.5 percent and domestic same-store sales up 4.8 percent. International same-store sales increased 11.2 percent, or 3.7 percent in constant currency. Earnings softened as gross margin declined due to a non-cash LIFO impact, leading to net income of 530.8 million dollars and earnings per share of 31.04 dollars, down from 32.52 dollars a year earlier.
The company continued expanding its footprint, opening 53 net new stores during the quarter, bringing its total to 7,710 across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. AutoZone also repurchased 108,000 shares for 431.1 million dollars and ended the quarter with 1.7 billion dollars remaining under its buyback authorization.
Management highlighted strong domestic and international performance and reaffirmed plans for aggressive store growth while maintaining a disciplined focus on earnings, cash flow, and shareholder value.
The company continued expanding its footprint, opening 53 net new stores during the quarter, bringing its total to 7,710 across the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. AutoZone also repurchased 108,000 shares for 431.1 million dollars and ended the quarter with 1.7 billion dollars remaining under its buyback authorization.
Management highlighted strong domestic and international performance and reaffirmed plans for aggressive store growth while maintaining a disciplined focus on earnings, cash flow, and shareholder value.
