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AutoZone Authorizes Additional Stock Repurchase

AutoZone Board Authorizes Additional $1.5 Billion Stock Repurchase to Enhance Shareholder Value

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AutoZone, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has authorized an additional $1.5 billion stock repurchase, increasing the total authorized share buybacks to $42.2 billion since 1998. The company continues to leverage its strong free cash flow and disciplined capital allocation to invest in growth while maintaining investment grade credit ratings.

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Key Points

  • Board authorized an additional $1.5 billion stock repurchase to continue ongoing share buyback program.
  • Since 1998, total share repurchase authorizations have reached $42.2 billion, reflecting consistent shareholder value focus.
  • The company operates 7,856 stores across the Americas and maintains strong financial health with investment grade credit ratings.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO), today, announced its Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $1.5 billion of the Company’s common stock in connection with its ongoing share repurchase program. Since the inception of the repurchase program in 1998, and including the above amount, AutoZone’s Board of Directors has authorized $42.2 billion in share repurchases.

“Our disciplined capital allocation approach continues to allow us to generate strong free cash flow, invest in growth, and increase our share buyback authorization while maintaining investment grade credit ratings,” said Jamere Jackson, Chief Financial Officer. 

About AutoZone:

As of May 26, 2026, AutoZone had 6,766 stores in the U.S., 933 in Mexico and 157 in Brazil, for a total store count of 7,856.

AutoZone is a leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the Americas. Each store carries an extensive product line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light duty trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products. The majority of stores have a Commercial sales program that provides prompt delivery of parts and other products and Commercial credit to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers, service stations, fleet owners and other accounts. AutoZone also sells automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories and non-automotive products through www.AutoZone.com, and our Commercial customers can make purchases through www.AutoZonePro.com. Additionally, we sell the ALLDATA brand of automotive diagnostic, repair, collision and shop management software through www.ALLDATA.com. We also provide product information on our Duralast-branded products through www.DuralastParts.com. AutoZone does not derive revenue from automotive repair or installation services.

Contact Information:
Financial: Brian Campbell, 901-495-7005, [email protected]
Media: Jennifer Hughes, 901-495-6022, [email protected]


Risks

  • Future stock repurchases depend on available cash flow and market conditions, which could fluctuate.
  • Economic downturns or automotive sector disruptions could impact AutoZone's sales and profitability.
  • Regulatory changes or credit market shifts could affect the company’s ability to maintain favorable credit ratings and execute capital allocation plans.

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