AutoZone (AZO) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) in the last few weeks:

• 9/18/2026 – AutoZone had its price target lowered by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $4,300.00 to $3,500.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 9/15/2026 – AutoZone had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG.
• 9/14/2026 – AutoZone had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $3,700.00 to $3,450.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 9/10/2026 – AutoZone had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $4,150.00 to $3,500.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/31/2026 – AutoZone was given a new $3,500.00 price target by Piper Sandler.
• 8/31/2026 – AutoZone had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $3,700.00 to $3,500.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/4/2026 – AutoZone had its price target lowered by Barclays PLC from $3,900.00 to $3,637.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/23/2026 – AutoZone was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Dennis LeRiche sold 1,455 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3,100.00, for a total value of $4,510,500.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 441 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,367,100. This trade represents a 76.74% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

AutoZone, Inc is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts, accessories, and maintenance products. The company serves do-it-yourself customers, professional service technicians, and commercial repair businesses through its stores, distribution network, and online platform.

Its product offerings include replacement parts such as batteries, brakes, engine components, and ignition products, along with tools, fluids, filters, and other automotive accessories. AutoZone also provides services such as parts lookup, diagnostic assistance, battery testing and charging, and loaner tools for eligible repairs.

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, AutoZone operates primarily in the United States, with additional locations in Mexico and Brazil.