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AutoZone posts record sales as commercial segment drives growth

9/23/2026

(NYSE:AZO) reported record full-year sales of $20.3 billion for fiscal 2026, driven largely by a surge in commercial parts demand.

The Memphis-based retailer said fourth-quarter sales rose 5.6% to $6.6 billion, while diluted earnings per share climbed 15.1% to $56.05.

These results included a $96 million benefit from tariff refunds and a $15 million non-cash LIFO charge, which is an accounting adjustment for inventory valuation.

In plain terms, the core business is gaining ground even as consumer spending remains cautious.

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