AutoZone(AZO)2025-06-13 20:12Financial Performance - Net sales increased to $4.5 billion, a 5.4% increase over the comparable prior year quarter, driven by a 5.4% increase in same store sales on a constant currency basis[76][80] - Operating profit decreased 3.8% to $866.2 million, and net income decreased 6.6% to $608.4 million for the quarter, impacted by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates[76][86] - Domestic commercial sales increased by $123.2 million to $1.3 billion, or 10.7% over the comparable prior year[80] - Net income for the fiscal year ended August 26, 2023, was $2,528,426, an increase from $1,663,585 for the thirty-six weeks ended May 6, 2023[116] - EBITDAR for the fiscal year ended August 26, 2023, was $4,471,048, compared to $2,934,533 for the thirty-six weeks ended May 6, 2023, reflecting a significant growth[116] Profitability Metrics - Gross profit for the quarter was $2.4 billion, with a gross profit margin of 52.7%, down from 53.5% in the prior year due to higher inventory shrink and new distribution center startup costs[82] - Gross profit for the thirty-six weeks was $6.7 billion, with a gross profit margin of 53.2%, slightly down from 53.4% in the prior year[89] - Adjusted after-tax return on invested capital (ROIC) for the trailing four quarters ended May 10, 2025, was 43.5%, down from 51.4% in the prior year[104] - The effective tax rate over the trailing four quarters was 20.6%[117] - The effective income tax rate increased to 20.4% for the thirty-six weeks ended May 10, 2025, compared to 19.8% in the prior year[92] Operating Expenses and Cash Flow - Operating expenses increased to $1.5 billion, representing 33.3% of sales, up from 32.2% in the prior year, primarily due to increased self-insurance expenses[83] - Net cash flows from operating activities for the thirty-six weeks ended May 10, 2025, were $2.2 billion, an increase from $1.9 billion in the prior year[97] - Capital expenditures for the thirty-six weeks ended May 10, 2025, were $885.6 million, up from $725.9 million in the prior year, driven by growth initiatives including the opening of 163 new stores[98] - Net cash flows used in financing activities for the thirty-six weeks ended May 10, 2025, were $1.3 billion compared to $1.0 billion in the prior year, with stock repurchases totaling $1.1 billion[99] Debt and Financing - Net interest expense rose to $111.3 million, with average borrowings of $9.2 billion and a weighted average borrowing rate of 4.48%[84] - Adjusted debt to EBITDAR ratio was 2.5:1 as of May 10, 2025, consistent with the prior year[105] - The company issued $500 million in 5.125% Senior Notes due June 2030, while repaying $400 million in 3.250% Senior Notes due April 2025[121] - The fair value of the company's debt was estimated at $8.8 billion as of May 10, 2025, reflecting a decrease of $57.9 million from its carrying value[122] - A one percentage point increase in interest rates would negatively impact pre-tax earnings and cash flows by $8.1 million for fiscal 2025 due to variable rate debt[122] - The company had $805.5 million of variable rate debt outstanding as of May 10, 2025[122] - Fixed rate debt was $8.0 billion as of May 10, 2025, with a potential fair value reduction of $340.3 million from a one percentage point increase in interest rates[122] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to increase investments in growth initiatives, including new stores and hub expansions, compared to fiscal 2024[100] - The accounts payable to inventory ratio was 115.6% at May 10, 2025, down from 119.7% at May 4, 2024[101] - The company anticipates relying on internally generated funds and available borrowing capacity for capital expenditures and stock repurchases[102] - The Revolving Credit Agreement was amended to extend the termination date to November 15, 2028[106] - As of May 10, 2025, the company was in compliance with all covenants under its borrowing arrangements[107] - Total lease cost per ASC 842 for the trailing four quarters ended May 10, 2025, was $625,740, up from $558,627 for the trailing four quarters ended May 4, 2024[117]