AZO Rises 0.71% on $510M Volume Ranked 201st in Market Activity as Analysts Reiterate Buy Ratings

AutoZone (AZO) rose 0.71% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.51 billion, ranking 201st in market activity. The stock is set to release Q4 fiscal 2025 results on September 23, 2025, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company operates 7,516 stores across the Americas, emphasizing its dominance in the automotive parts sector through retail and commercial sales programs.

Analysts have issued consistent "Buy" ratings for AZO, with price targets ranging from $3,950 to $4,600. Recent upgrades from Evercore ISI, Morgan Stanley, and BMO Capital underscore confidence in the stock’s growth potential. Institutional investors, however, have shown mixed activity, with some hedge funds reducing holdings while others increased stakes. Insider sales, including executive-level transactions, have also been noted but remain within normal ranges for corporate governance.

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