AutoZone 4th Quarter Total Company Same Store Sales Increase 1.5%; Domestic Same Store Sales Increase 1.6%; 4th Quarter EPS of $56.05; Annual Sales of $20.3 Billion

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    "excerpt": "MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE: AZO) today reported net sales of $6.6 billion for its fourth quarter (16 weeks) ended August 29, 2026, an increase of 5.6% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 (16 weeks). Same store sales, or sales for our domestic and international stores open at least one year, are as follows: For the quarter, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 53.3%, an increase of 182 basis points versus the prior year. The increase in gross margin was driven by a 145 basis point impact from tariff refunds and a 105 basis point net non-cash LIFO impact, partially offset by higher commercial mix. Operating expenses, as a percentage of sales, were 33.4% versus last year at 32.4% with deleverage primarily driven by growth initiatives. Operating profit increased 10.1% to $1.3 billion. Net income for the quarter was $931.6 million compared to $837.0 million in the same period last year, while diluted earnings per share were $56.05 compared to last year at $48.71. For the fiscal year ended August 29, 2026, net sales were $20.3 billion, an increase of 7.4% from the prior year. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 52.3% versus last year at 52.6%. The decrease in gross margin was impacted by a 61 basis point net non-cash LIFO impact, partially offset by a 48 basis point benefit from tariff refunds. Operating expenses, as a...",
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