AutoZone (AZO, $880.07) Earnings Races Past Expectations
Auto parts retailer AutoZone’s earnings and same-store sales exceeded expectations for the quarter ending November 17.
Net income increased to $13.47 per share, from $10 a share of the year-ago period. Analysts surveyed by FactSet had expected earnings per share of $12.21. "Net income and diluted earnings per share benefited from a lower effective income tax rate, primarily due to tax reform," the company said in its earnings statement.
Domestic same-store sales rose +2.7% in the quarter from the same period a year ago, beating analysts’ estimates of +2% increase. Total sales increased to $2.64 billion from $2.59 billion.
AZO in upward trend: price may ascend as a result of having broken its lower Bollinger Band on June 25, 2025
AZO may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options. In of 34 cases where AZO's price broke its lower Bollinger Band, its price rose further in the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 58 cases where AZO's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 30, 2025. You may want to consider a long position or call options on AZO as a result. In of 79 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
AZO moved above its 50-day moving average on June 30, 2025 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where AZO advanced for three days, in of 356 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for AZO moved out of overbought territory on May 23, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 47 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 47 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for AZO turned negative on May 28, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 46 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 46 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
The 10-day moving average for AZO crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on June 16, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 20 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where AZO declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for AZO entered a downward trend on June 30, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
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