Autozone's 15min chart shows MACD Death Cross, Bollinger Bands expanding downward.

Autozone's 15-minute chart has recently exhibited a MACD Death Cross and Bollinger Bands expanding downward, which occurred at 16:00 on September 16, 2025. This technical indicator suggests that the stock price has the potential to continue declining, as the market trend is currently being driven by selling pressure.

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) experienced a notable shift in its 15-minute chart on September 16, 2025, at 16:00, with the appearance of a MACD Death Cross and expanding Bollinger Bands, indicating a potential downward trend. This technical signal suggests that selling pressure may continue, which could impact the stock's performance UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1].

The MACD Death Cross occurs when the MACD line crosses below the signal line, signaling a potential reversal in the market trend. The expanding Bollinger Bands suggest increasing volatility and downward pressure on the stock. This combination of indicators is often associated with a bearish trend .

Despite these technical indicators, analysts have shown optimism towards AutoZone's stock. UBS Group recently increased its price objective from $4,260.00 to $4,925.00, representing a potential 12.97% upside from the current price UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1]. Additionally, several other research firms, including Goldman Sachs, Roth Capital, and Raymond James Financial, have issued "buy" or "strong-buy" ratings on the stock, with price targets ranging from $3,811.00 to $4,925.00 UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1].

However, insider selling activity has been a concern. VP Richard Craig Smith sold 3,000 shares on July 24, 2025, and SVP K. Michelle Borninkhof sold 750 shares on June 20, 2025. These transactions suggest a decrease in insider ownership, which could be a red flag for investors UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1].

Institutional investors have also been active in AutoZone's stock. Brighton Jones LLC, NorthRock Partners LLC, and Nomura Holdings Inc. have increased their holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024, while Man Group plc lifted its stake by 291.9% UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1]. Despite this, 92.74% of AutoZone's stock is owned by institutional investors, indicating significant market interest.

AutoZone's stock performance has been volatile, with a market cap of $73.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.51, a PEG ratio of 2.26, and a beta of 0.41. The stock has seen a 1-year low of $2,898.57 and a 1-year high of $4,351.92 UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock^[1].

Investors should closely monitor AutoZone's stock, considering both the technical indicators and analyst ratings. While the technical indicators suggest a potential downward trend, the analyst ratings indicate optimism towards the stock's future performance. Insider selling and institutional buying activity also warrant attention.