Parnassus Investments LLC reduced its stake in shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO – Free Report) by 15.8% in the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 211,328 shares of the company’s stock after selling 39,613 shares during the period. AutoZone makes up 1.9% of Parnassus Investments LLC’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 21st largest position. Parnassus Investments LLC’s holdings in AutoZone were worth $716,719,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Lazard Asset Management LLC grew its position in AutoZone by 6.3% during the second quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 51 shares of the company’s stock valued at $189,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the period. Assetmark Inc. grew its position in AutoZone by 1.4% during the third quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 212 shares of the company’s stock valued at $908,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the period. Camden National Bank grew its position in AutoZone by 3.6% during the third quarter. Camden National Bank now owns 86 shares of the company’s stock valued at $369,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the period. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC grew its position in AutoZone by 1.7% during the third quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock valued at $791,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the period. Finally, Bridgewater Advisors Inc. grew its position in AutoZone by 1.3% during the third quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 229 shares of the company’s stock valued at $982,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the period. 92.74% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
AutoZone Price Performance
Shares of AZO opened at $3,086.55 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $3,373.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $3,517.22. The stock has a market cap of $50.87 billion, a PE ratio of 21.22, a P/E/G ratio of 1.58 and a beta of 0.35. AutoZone, Inc. has a 12 month low of $2,928.11 and a 12 month high of $4,388.11.
Insider Transactions at AutoZone
In other AutoZone news, Director Earl G. Graves, Jr. sold 50 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3,478.72, for a total transaction of $173,936.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 4,837 shares in the company, valued at $16,826,568.64. The trade was a 1.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Brian Hannasch acquired 165 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The shares were bought at an average price of $2,987.00 per share, for a total transaction of $492,855.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 1,219 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,641,153. This represents a 15.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about AutoZone
Here are the key news stories impacting AutoZone this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for AutoZone to $150.59 from $149.47, suggesting slightly stronger expected full-year profitability. AutoZone stock page
- Neutral Sentiment: AutoZone’s latest quarterly report beat earnings expectations, with EPS of $38.07 topping consensus, though revenue came in a bit below estimates. What’s Behind AutoZone’s Earnings Surprise This Quarter?
- Neutral Sentiment: One article highlighted AutoZone as part of a broader “stocks to watch” list, which does not appear to include company-specific new catalysts. Utility Stocks To Watch Today – June 8th
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed multiple forward earnings estimates for AutoZone, including Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028, Q2 2028, Q3 2028, FY2027, and FY2028, which can weigh on investor confidence about future growth. AutoZone stock page
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
AZO has been the subject of a number of research reports. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on AutoZone from $4,020.00 to $3,605.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on AutoZone from $4,478.00 to $3,979.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. Barclays boosted their price target on AutoZone from $3,800.00 to $3,900.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. TD Cowen reissued a “buy” rating and set a $3,700.00 price target on shares of AutoZone in a research report on Thursday, June 4th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on AutoZone from $3,900.00 to $3,600.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $4,040.87.
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AutoZone 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.
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