AutoZone Announces Leadership Changes with New Appointments
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Friday, Aug 29, 2025 7:16 pm ET1min read
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The company has also seen a positive response from analysts, with many upgrading their ratings to "Buy." Analysts at Bank of America, for instance, have raised their price target to $4,800.00, reflecting strong financial performance and technical momentum [1]. However, analysts also caution about potential risks, including high leverage, valuation concerns, and foreign exchange challenges.
AutoZone reported earnings of $35.36 EPS for the last quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $37.07, but revenue increased by 5.4% year over year to $4.46 billion [1]. The company's stock has a market cap of $69.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.00, and a PEG ratio of 2.45. The stock has seen a 50-day moving average of $3,820.32 and a 200-day moving average of $3,699.04.
The retirement of Hackney and Smith marks a significant transition for AutoZone. Their replacements, Gould, McCullough, and Leef, bring fresh perspectives and leadership to the company. The promotions and executive changes come at a time when AutoZone is facing both opportunities and challenges, with analysts' ratings reflecting a mix of optimism and caution.
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-fora-capital-llc-sells-1751-shares-of-autozone-inc-azo-2025-08-26/
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9519430/autozone-announces-organizational-changes
AutoZone announced the retirement of two executives and promoted Eric Gould and Denise McCullough. Eric Leef joins as Senior Vice President from Hertz. Analysts rate AZO as a Buy with a $4606 price target, citing strong financial performance and technical momentum. However, high leverage and valuation concerns, along with foreign exchange challenges, present risks.
AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) has announced significant organizational changes, including the retirement of two long-serving executives and the promotion of two new leaders. Bill Hackney, Executive Vice President, Merchandising, Marketing, and Supply Chain, and Rick Smith, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, will retire in November 2025 and January 2026, respectively, after decades of service [2]. In their places, Eric Gould and Denise McCullough have been promoted, with Eric Leef joining as Senior Vice President from Hertz.The company has also seen a positive response from analysts, with many upgrading their ratings to "Buy." Analysts at Bank of America, for instance, have raised their price target to $4,800.00, reflecting strong financial performance and technical momentum [1]. However, analysts also caution about potential risks, including high leverage, valuation concerns, and foreign exchange challenges.
AutoZone reported earnings of $35.36 EPS for the last quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $37.07, but revenue increased by 5.4% year over year to $4.46 billion [1]. The company's stock has a market cap of $69.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.00, and a PEG ratio of 2.45. The stock has seen a 50-day moving average of $3,820.32 and a 200-day moving average of $3,699.04.
The retirement of Hackney and Smith marks a significant transition for AutoZone. Their replacements, Gould, McCullough, and Leef, bring fresh perspectives and leadership to the company. The promotions and executive changes come at a time when AutoZone is facing both opportunities and challenges, with analysts' ratings reflecting a mix of optimism and caution.
References:
[1] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-fora-capital-llc-sells-1751-shares-of-autozone-inc-azo-2025-08-26/
[2] https://www.morningstar.com/news/globe-newswire/9519430/autozone-announces-organizational-changes
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