Compared to Estimates, AutoZone (AZO) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended August 2025, AutoZone reported revenue of $6.24 billion, reflecting a 0.6% increase year-over-year [1] - Earnings per share (EPS) were $48.71, up from $48.11 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.22 billion by 0.35%, while the EPS fell short of the consensus estimate of $50.52 by 3.58% [1] Key Metrics - Domestic same-store sales increased by 4.8%, surpassing the six-analyst average estimate of 3.2% [4] - Total same-store sales in constant currency were up 5.1%, compared to the estimated 4.7% by five analysts [4] - The total square footage of stores was 51,818.00 Ksq ft, slightly below the average estimate of 51,899.48 Ksq ft [4] - The number of domestic stores reached 6,627, exceeding the three-analyst average estimate of 6,591 [4] - International same-store sales grew by 2.1%, significantly better than the -0.8% estimated by two analysts [4] Stock Performance - AutoZone shares returned -0.5% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 3.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]