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AutoZone Inc. (AZO) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$3,169.82 +1.05% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3,169.79

AutoZone Inc. (AZO) carries a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY) →
ROARABLE C+ • HOLD / WATCH Cap $50.49B
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As of 2026-11-02, AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $3,169.82 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $50.49B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AZO ranks #194 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto & Home Supply Stores), AZO carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.2x, gross margin of 52.6%, and ROIC of 55.8%. By comparison, ORLY (O'Reilly Automotive Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 28.1x, ROIC 48.0%, cap $71.25B) and AAP (Advance Auto Parts Inc.) posts a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E 62.8x, ROIC -1.4%, cap $2.76B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AZO leads on earnings multiple (20.2x) while AZO leads on capital efficiency (55.8% ROIC).

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Per AZO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30, CIK 0000866787), AutoZone Inc. generated $18.94B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $2.50B in net income, and $1.79B in free cash flow against $19.67B in total assets and $8.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $3,169.82 (+0.00%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 17/20 (A-) • 9.5% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 67/100 (C+) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 56.4% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw B · Rk D+
Cash (17)Whales (13)SEC (13)Macro (9)CEO (15)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+4.1% Base Target
$4196 Bull$3298 Base$2573 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for AZO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±4.9%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (67/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY AZO SCORES 67/100 (C+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+17/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 9.5% FCF Margin ($1.79B FCF) & 52.6% Gross Margin

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)

Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (57.6) create a -11 pt regime headwind

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
59
Grade C$2,893.30+9.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
62
Grade C+$3,160.18-0.5% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
64
Grade C+$3,143.16+0.8% Next Q
Current
67
Grade C+$3,169.82+1.6% Hist 90D α
Trajectory: C (59) → C+ (67)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the AZO Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 67/100 (C+) score, AZO faces multiple-compression risk if 20.2x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 50.1% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($2,970.17) or 200D SMA ($3,258.02) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($3,298.20) toward Bear Floor ($2,572.60).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM
57.630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.45>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCORESOLID CORE (5–6)
6 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE35% OF RANGE
L: $2,731$3,169.82H: $3,996
1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (53% profit margin and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: A-RQD 17 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 28 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: D+RQD 22 / 40
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BULLISH (85)

55.8% ROIC with 52.6% gross margin and 3.55% FCF yield.

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NEUTRAL (65)

Altman-Z 4.45 and Piotroski 6/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

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Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (62)

28/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 9/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like AZO
  • ✓Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.
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AZO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -8.97%📐 HORIZONTAL RANGE
2026-11-02O $3,156.8H $3,169.8L $3,137.0C $3,169.8VOL 198.1K
RES: $3,291.5SUP: $2,658.9SMA50: $2,970.2SMA200: $3,258.0
$3,841.9$3,540.7$3,239.5$2,938.4$2,637.2RES $3,291.5SUP $2,658.9$3,169.82026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
13.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +2.4% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for AZO. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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Consumer Discretionary Rank #194 of 1011 ⚔️ ORLY vs AZO Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (AZO vs. ORLY, AAP, HZO, ONEW)

Industry: Auto & Home Supply Stores (6 Tracked Issuers)

Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, AutoZone Inc. (AZO) ranks #194 by composite RQD confidence (67/100, grade C+) and #44 by equity capitalization ($50.49B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, AZO leads on earnings valuation at 20.2x trailing P/E, while AZO leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 55.8% ROIC and 52.6% gross margin. AZO currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 67/100 (C+).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
AZO ACTIVE
AutoZone Inc.
C+ 67/100 20.2x 52.6% 55.8% +1.05% $50.49B Benchmark Subject
ORLY
O'Reilly Automotive Inc.
C+ 67/100 28.1x 51.6% 48.0% +0.06% $71.25B /orly-vs-azo →
AAP
Advance Auto Parts Inc.
E 28/100 62.8x 43.4% -1.4% -1.36% $2.76B /aap-vs-azo →
HZO
MarineMax Inc. (FL)
D 51/100 — 32.5% 2.4% +0.32% $1.16B /hzo-vs-azo →
ONEW
OneWater Marine Inc. (Class A)
E 31/100 — 22.8% -11.2% +0.63% $159.7M /onew-vs-azo →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-08-30 • CIK 0000866787

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30), AutoZone Inc. (AZO) reported GAAP revenue of $18.94B (+2.4% vs. FY2024 revenue of $18.49B , and +8.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $2.50B, operating cash flow of $3.12B, and free cash flow of $1.79B (-7.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, AZO closed FY2025 with $19.67B in total assets against $8.62B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.45, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-08-30 $18.94B $2.50B $3.12B $1.79B $19.67B $8.62B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-08-31 $18.49B $2.66B $3.00B $1.93B $17.47B $9.01B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-08-26 $17.46B $2.53B $2.94B $2.16B $27.77B $6.50B

3. AZO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is AZO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, AutoZone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) is rated C+ (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 67/100 at a spot price of $3,169.82 (+1.05% 1D, market cap $50.49B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 17/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 13/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 9/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 15/20. Across 1011 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, AZO ranks #194 in composite RQD confidence.

How does AZO compare to ORLY and AAP in the Consumer Discretionary sector?

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Auto & Home Supply Stores), AZO carries a Roarable C+ (67/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.2x, gross margin of 52.6%, and ROIC of 55.8%. By comparison, ORLY (O'Reilly Automotive Inc.) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E 28.1x, ROIC 48.0%, cap $71.25B) and AAP (Advance Auto Parts Inc.) posts a E grade (28/100 RQD, P/E 62.8x, ROIC -1.4%, cap $2.76B). Among the 5-stock peer group, AZO leads on earnings multiple (20.2x) while AZO leads on capital efficiency (55.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for AZO?

Per AZO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-08-30, CIK 0000866787), AutoZone Inc. generated $18.94B in revenue (+2.4% YoY), $2.50B in net income, and $1.79B in free cash flow against $19.67B in total assets and $8.62B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (53% profit margin)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Sensitive to high interest rates and tighter Federal Reserve market liquidity.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is AZO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

AZO last traded at $3,169.82 (+1.05% on volume of 207,293 shares), positioning the stock +6.72% above its 50-day simple moving average ($2,970.17) and -2.71% below its 200-day simple moving average ($3,258.02). Across its 52-week range of $2,730.65 to $3,996.25, AZO sits at the 34.7% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 57.6 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±4.9% ($3,014.50 to $3,325.14).

AZO Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index

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Should I buy, hold, or sell AZO stock right now?

AutoZone Inc. (AZO) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C+ (Hold — HOLD) with 67/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 53% profit margin (56% return on capital), mixed timing at 20x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is AZO's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

AZO's 12-month base price target is $3298.2 (range $2572.6 to $4196.06), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: AZO RQD Cockpit AZO 12M Forecast AZO Earnings & Move AZO Dividends & DRIP AZO Insiders & 13F AZO Whale Options AZO Profit Sankey AZO News & Why
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 67/100 (C+) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

AZO — AutoZone Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

Engine: anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5
As of: 2026-11-02T15:11:07Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, AZO scores 67 out of 100 (letter grade C+; verdict "Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout"). The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 17 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 55.8% and an FCF yield of 3.55%. This is the strongest pillar and implies high capital efficiency, but the 3.55% FCF yield indicates the cash return relative to the current price is modest, so upside depends on continued cash generation holding up.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The source data contains no 13F detail (see Analyst View section), so the score cannot be traced to specific holders in this dossier.
  • Insider Conviction: 15 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The underlying transactions are not itemized in the source data.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 9 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this is the weakest pillar, reflecting a beta of 0.92 and sector sensitivity. A beta below 1.0 suggests the stock has historically moved less than the broad market, but this pillar's low score signals limited alignment with the current macro regime.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 13 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this reflects an Altman Z-Score of 4.45, a Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.85.

For a prospective investor evaluating the stock today: the profile is a high-return-on-capital business with a moderate valuation (P/E TTM 20.2, forward P/E 18.8) and a mid-range score overall. Upside drivers are the cash-engine strength and balance-sheet health; valuation tradeoffs center on a 3.55% FCF yield and a low macro-fit score. The verdict label itself points to a hold posture with a watch for breakout rather than a directional call. This is educational analysis, not personalized advice.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
3137.04$50.49B20.218.812.4155.220%0.92$2730.65 - $3996.2555.8%

Business

AutoZone Inc. is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Auto & Home Supply Stores industry, per the company profile. Per the profile, its market capitalization is $50.5B. The source data does not describe its specific products, customer base, or revenue model beyond the sector and industry classification. Per the market data, gross margin is 52.6%, operating margin 19.1%, and net margin 13.2%.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$18938.7M$3610.2M$2498.2MN/A$1790.1M$287.6M$8623.1M
FY 2024$18490.3M$3788.7M$2662.4MN/A$1931.4M$304.0M$9012.5M
FY 2023$17457.2M$3474.0M$2528.4MN/A$2155.2MN/A$6497.9M

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $17457.2M (FY 2023) to $18938.7M (FY 2025), while net income declined from $2662.4M (FY 2024) to $2498.2M (FY 2025) and free cash flow declined from $2155.2M (FY 2023) to $1790.1M (FY 2025). Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is 55.8%, the Altman Z-Score is 4.45, the Piotroski F-Score is 6/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.85. Debt is $8623.1M in FY 2025 against cash of $287.6M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news feed, five items are tagged to AZO:

  • Yellow (Market Wire): "Is Trending Stock AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) a Buy Now?" (Yahoo Finance) — general market action and positioning.
  • Red (Risk Watch): "What Could Lift AutoZone Stock After Its Fall?" (Trefis) — flagged as a risk item; the headline references a prior decline.
  • Yellow (Market Wire): "AutoZone (AZO) Stock Fair Value Edges Lower After Softer Q4 And DIY Pressure" (Yahoo Finance) — references softer Q4 results and do-it-yourself demand pressure.
  • Yellow (Market Wire): "AutoZone: Consumer Weakness Won't Stop This Long-Term Story" (Seeking Alpha) — references consumer weakness.
  • Yellow (Market Wire): "AutoZone (AZO): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q3 Earnings?" (TradingView) and "Is AutoZone Stock Ready For A Year Of Flat Store Sales?" (Trefis) — reference Q3 earnings and flat store-sales expectations.

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

  • What specific Q4 and Q3 results drove the "softer" and "flat store sales" narratives, and are they reflected in the FY 2025 figures shown?
  • Why did net income and free cash flow decline across FY 2023 to FY 2025 while revenue grew, and what is driving the difference?
  • What are the underlying 13F holders, insider transactions, and options positioning behind the 13 and 15 pillar scores?
  • What is the source of the FY 2023 cash figure gap, and what drove the debt increase from FY 2023 to FY 2024?
  • What is the cause of the stock's fall referenced in the Red-flagged headline, and how does it relate to the 52-week range?

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AZO Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $3,169.82?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is AZO (C+ • RQD 67/100) a Buy at $3137.04?

Welcome to the AZO (AutoZone Inc.) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 67/100 (Roarable Hold — Upper Neutral / Watch for Breakout) in Auto & Home Supply Stores. Bulls point to capital efficiency (55.8% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $2,352.78 (-25.0%)
Spot @ $3,137.04

Pump the brakes on AZO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on AZO, but look at what you are paying: 20.2x trailing P/E with 52.6% gross margins. Unless AutoZone Inc. expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $3,701.71 (+18.0%)
Spot @ $3,137.04

AZO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on AZO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Auto & Home Supply Stores and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $3137.04 (52-wk range $2730.65 - $3996.25), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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