AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Shares Acquired Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). In a filing disclosed on February 13th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AutoZone stock on January 30th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Banco Santander (NYSE:SAN) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Leonardo (OTCMKTS:FINMF) on 2/3/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ:COST) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Transdigm Group (NYSE:TDG) on 1/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cloudflare (NYSE:NET) on 1/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 1/30/2026.

AutoZone Stock Performance

AutoZone stock traded down $81.90 during trading hours on Tuesday, reaching $3,776.26. 23,260 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 170,358. AutoZone, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $3,210.72 and a fifty-two week high of $4,388.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $62.57 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.33, a PEG ratio of 1.84 and a beta of 0.41. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $3,540.45 and its 200-day moving average is $3,846.15.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, December 9th. The company reported $31.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $32.69 by ($1.65). The company had revenue of $4.63 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.64 billion. AutoZone had a net margin of 12.78% and a negative return on equity of 65.38%. AutoZone’s revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $32.52 EPS. Analysts predict that AutoZone, Inc. will post 152.94 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of AutoZone during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. purchased a new position in AutoZone in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Global Trust Asset Management LLC lifted its position in AutoZone by 600.0% during the 3rd quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 7 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 6 shares during the period. Aspect Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 700.0% in the second quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 8 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 7 shares during the period. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of AutoZone during the third quarter worth about $34,000. 92.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on AZO. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on AutoZone from $4,499.00 to $4,076.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,775.00 to $4,200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, December 11th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of AutoZone in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,700.00 to $4,500.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Finally, TD Cowen lowered their target price on AutoZone from $4,900.00 to $4,400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have issued a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $4,271.25.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Brian Hannasch bought 147 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, December 18th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $3,393.09 per share, for a total transaction of $498,784.23. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 962 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,264,152.58. This trade represents a 18.04% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Michael A. George bought 145 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $3,398.13 per share, for a total transaction of $492,728.85. Following the acquisition, the director owned 566 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,923,341.58. This represents a 34.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders bought 347 shares of company stock valued at $1,179,256 and sold 9,447 shares valued at $34,179,923. 2.60% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

AutoZone Company Profile

AutoZone, Inc (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company supplies a wide range of aftermarket components, maintenance items and accessories for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Its product assortment includes engine parts, electrical components, batteries, brakes, filters, fluids and interior and exterior accessories, supported by inventory management and logistics systems to serve retail customers and professional service providers.

AutoZone serves both do‑it‑yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial customers such as independent repair shops and service centers.