CarMax (KMX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.32 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +59.38%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this used car dealership chain would post earnings of $1.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.64, delivering a surprise of -37.86%.Over the last four quarters, th ...

AutoZone (AZO) came out with quarterly earnings of $31.04 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $32.24 per share. This compares to earnings of $32.52 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -3.72%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this auto parts retailer would post earnings of $50.52 per share when it actually produced earnings of $48.71, delivering a surprise of -3.58%.Over the last four quarters, the ...

分组1 - Driven Brands Holdings Inc. reported quarterly earnings of $0.34 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.29 per share, and showing an increase from $0.26 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of +17.24% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $535.68 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.41%, although this represents a decline from year-ago revenues of $591.68 million [2] - Driven Brands has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, achieving this four times [2] 分组2 - The stock has underperformed, losing about 11.7% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 16.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.28 on revenues of $517.66 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.20 on revenues of $2.11 billion [7] - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, to which Driven Brands belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 20% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges ahead [8]

Financial Performance - Advance Auto Parts (AAP) reported quarterly earnings of $0.92 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.74 per share, and compared to a loss of $0.04 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +24.32% [1] - The company posted revenues of $2.04 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.54%, although this is a decrease from year-ago revenues of $2.15 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, Advance Auto Parts has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates [2] Stock Performance - Advance Auto Parts shares have increased approximately 16.6% since the beginning of the year, compared to the S&P 500's gain of 17.2% [3] - The current status of estimate revisions for Advance Auto Parts translates into a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating that the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.53 on revenues of $1.95 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $1.76 on revenues of $8.54 billion [7] - The outlook for the Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is currently in the bottom 18% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact the performance of Advance Auto Parts [8]

Group 1 - O'Reilly Automotive reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.83 per share, and up from $0.76 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +2.41% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $4.71 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.21%, and an increase from $4.36 billion year-over-year [2] - O'Reilly Automotive shares have increased approximately 28.2% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 14.5% [3] Group 2 - The earnings outlook for O'Reilly Automotive is crucial for investors, as it includes current consensus earnings expectations for upcoming quarters and any recent changes to these expectations [4] - The estimate revisions trend for O'Reilly Automotive was mixed prior to the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.71 on revenues of $4.37 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.95 on revenues of $17.73 billion [7] Group 3 - The automotive retail and wholesale parts industry, to which O'Reilly Automotive belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stock performance [8]

Core Insights - Genuine Parts Company (GPC) reported quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.02 per share, but showing an increase from $1.88 per share a year ago, resulting in an earnings surprise of -1.98% [1] - The company achieved revenues of $6.26 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.03% and up from $5.97 billion year-over-year [2] - Genuine Parts has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times over the last four quarters and has topped consensus revenue estimates four times in the same period [2] Earnings Outlook - The future performance of Genuine Parts' stock will largely depend on management's commentary during the earnings call and the sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently released numbers [3][4] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.79 on revenues of $5.91 billion, while for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $7.65 on revenues of $24.08 billion [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, to which Genuine Parts belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 25% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential challenges for stock performance [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can be tracked by investors or through tools like the Zacks Rank [5][6]

Company Performance - AutoZone's stock price decreased by 1.53% to $3,968.57, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 1.07% on the same day [1] - Over the past month, AutoZone shares have declined by 2.66%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.23% but worse than the S&P 500's gain of 1.08% [1] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is expected to show an EPS of $32.27, reflecting a decrease of 0.77% from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is forecasted to be $4.62 billion, indicating a growth of 7.98% compared to the prior year [2] - For the full year, analysts expect earnings of $153.38 per share and revenue of $20.36 billion, representing increases of 5.87% and 7.5% respectively from last year [3] Analyst Estimates and Rankings - Recent changes in analyst estimates for AutoZone suggest a positive outlook, as these revisions often reflect short-term business trends [4] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates AutoZone as 4 (Sell), with the consensus EPS estimate having decreased by 9.03% in the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - AutoZone's Forward P/E ratio stands at 26.28, which is higher than the industry average of 18.52 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.9, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.37 [7] Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is ranked 184 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 26% of over 250 industries [8]

Industry Overview - The Zacks Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is currently facing challenges, with expectations of cooling vehicle sales as electric vehicle (EV) incentives expire and high prices deter buyers, impacting demand for parts and accessories [1][4] - The industry includes retailing, distribution, and installation of vehicle parts and accessories, with consumers having the option to repair vehicles themselves (DIY) or seek professional services (DIFM) [3] Factors Impacting the Industry - Vehicle sales are expected to soften due to high prices and cooling EV demand, which may lead to a decline in auto parts and accessories demand [4] - The complexity of modern vehicles is shifting repairs from DIY consumers to professional service providers, shrinking the DIY segment while expanding the DIFM side [5] - High capital demands for electrification and digital transformation are straining profitability, requiring significant investment in new technologies and distribution networks [6] - The aging U.S. vehicle fleet, with an average age of 12.8 years, is driving steady demand for replacement parts and maintenance, benefiting the aftermarket [7] Industry Performance and Valuation - The Zacks Auto Retail & Wholesale Parts industry ranks 184, placing it in the bottom 24% of 245 Zacks industries, indicating subdued near-term prospects [8][10] - Over the past year, the industry has underperformed compared to the Auto, Tires, and Truck sector and the S&P 500, with a growth of 15.5% versus the S&P 500's 16.2% and the sector's 48.1% [11] - The industry is currently trading at an EV/EBITDA ratio of 28.47X, higher than the S&P 500's 18.49X and the sector's 23.41X, reflecting the high capital demands and debt levels [14] Company Highlights - O'Reilly Automotive has achieved 32 consecutive years of record revenue growth, driven by aggressive store expansion and a strong distribution network, with plans to enhance inventory levels [19] - O'Reilly's Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS and sales indicates year-over-year growth of 8% and 6%, respectively, with further growth projected for 2026 [20] - Advance Auto Parts has strengthened its liquidity through the sale of its Worldpac business for $1.5 billion, allowing a renewed focus on core operations and efficiency improvements [23] - Advance Auto's Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2025 EPS implies a significant year-over-year growth of 725%, with continued growth expected in 2026 [24]

Financial Performance - CarMax reported quarterly earnings of $0.64 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.03 per share, and down from $0.85 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of -37.86% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.59 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.52%, and down from $7.01 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, CarMax has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - CarMax shares have lost about 30.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 12.9% [3] - The current Zacks Rank for CarMax is 3 (Hold), indicating that shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $0.82 on revenues of $6.41 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.89 on revenues of $27.18 billion [7] - The outlook for the Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry, where CarMax operates, is currently in the bottom 25% of Zacks industries, which may impact stock performance [8]

Group 1: Earnings Performance - AutoZone reported quarterly earnings of $48.71 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $50.52 per share, representing an earnings surprise of -3.58% [1] - The company posted revenues of $6.24 billion for the quarter ended August 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.35%, compared to year-ago revenues of $6.21 billion [2] - Over the last four quarters, AutoZone has not been able to surpass consensus EPS estimates [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - AutoZone shares have increased approximately 28.7% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 13.8% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the coming quarter is $36.84 on $4.55 billion in revenues, and for the current fiscal year, it is $167.37 on $20.18 billion in revenues [7] - The estimate revisions trend for AutoZone was mixed ahead of the earnings release, resulting in a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold) for the stock, indicating expected performance in line with the market [6] Group 3: Industry Context - The Automotive - Retail and Wholesale - Parts industry is currently in the bottom 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, which may impact AutoZone's stock performance [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, suggesting that investors should monitor these revisions closely [5]