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AutoZone’s $4.8 Billion Quarter Marks Its Fastest Growth In Three Years!

AutoZone, Inc. reported a third quarter fiscal 2026 with total sales of $4.8 billion, representing an 8.4% increase over the prior year—the largest growth in over three years—alongside a 7.7% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to $38.07. Excluding a noncash $20 million LIFO charge this quarter (versus a $16 million credit last year), EPS growth would have been 12.5%. Domestic same-store sales grew 4.1%, driven by a 2.2% increase in do-it-yourself (DIY) sales and a stronger 10.4% growth in commercial sales, which now comprise approximately 29% of total company sales. The commercial segment benefited from expanded satellite store inventory, improvements in Hub and Mega-Hub coverage, and increased penetration of both national accounts and smaller “up and down the street” customers. International operations, primarily in Mexico and Brazil, showed 1.6% constant currency same-store sales growth amid a soft macroeconomic environment.