Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky initiates coverage on $AutoZone (AZO.US)$ with a buy rating.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 54.7% and a total average return of 5.7% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $AutoZone (AZO.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
AutoZone's Q4 results have not altered the foundational positive outlook on the stock, which is anchored by the company's ability to maintain mid-single digit growth in operating income. This is further enhanced by a similar percentage decrease in share count, contributing to double-digit EPS growth.
Despite revisions in estimates, the underlying fundamentals remain largely unaltered. The stock's valuation reflects a company well-placed within a defensive sector anticipated to return to normalized revenue growth over time. Seen as a robust entity with consistent growth potential, the company is expected to maintain its trajectory of gaining market share within the domestic sphere.
The company AZO's fiscal Q4 results fell short of expectations on both revenue and earnings. It has been observed that the auto parts retail sector is experiencing a softer demand climate, with lower-income consumers scaling back budgets, postponing major vehicle upkeep, and curbing discretionary do-it-yourself expenditures. Nevertheless, with projections potentially adjusted following these results, it is believed that AZO's business model is favorably positioned for a resurgence in earnings growth by fiscal 2026.
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