Autozone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) stock added $33.45 to its trading price in the July 11 trading session. it opened trading at $2525.66, which also became its lowest trading price in the session; it hit a high of $2556.66 and closed trading at $2553.01 with intraday trading volume of 122.566k.
AZO stock took support at $2290 at the beginning of June and reflected a minor bounce. Although the ongoing bullishness is an initial phase of the surging price, it is predicted that the stock might touch many milestones. A prolonged surge is expected because the price crossed its 200 and 50 days EMAs amid sustained buying pressure.
If AZO stock price continues its rise in the coming times, it may quickly add 8-10% easily. The next phase is expected to come when buyers succeed in breaking the $2742 hurdle level.
The buying level is rising and indicates buyers’ dominance at the support level. However, it also includes some genuine buyers betting on the long term and expecting better and more growth in coming sessions.
The MACD curve generated a positive crossover which indicates bullish momentum and might continue this for the subsequent few sessions. However, the RSI curve is at 61, sloping upwards, denoting the strength of bulls, and that the buyers may occupy some more slots above.
In the annual time frame, AZO stock added more than 16% to its trading price, and its yearly price target is $2784.73, which is around 9.09% greater than the current trading price. Over 18 Million AZO shares are free-floating, and the remaining 69k shares are closely held by the company’s financial backers or the board members.
Autozone Inc. (NYSE: AZO) Earnings & Revenue
In Q1, Q2, and Q3 2023, Autozone, Inc. reported more-than-estimated revenue in the 1st and 2nd quarters. Still, its revenue fell over 0.79% in Q3 than estimated figures; as per estimates, the company was supposed to report $4.12 Billion in revenue, however, the reported figure was $4.09 Billion. Moreover, for Q2 and Q3, the company’s estimated revenue is $5.63 Billion and $4.20 Billion.
Despite negative revenue in Q1, the company’s Earnings Per Share surged around 8.29% compared to estimated EPS. As per estimation, analysts believed that Autozone might report $45.10 EPS in Q1 and $31.48 in Q2 2023. In Q1, its profit margin was $13.53%; in Q2 was 12.91%; and in Q3, it was $15.83%.
Most of Autozone’s income is generated from Auto Spare Parts stores followed by services and others. It operates in the United States, Brazil, and Mexico.
Autozone Inc. revenue to profit conversion includes 52% of gross profit, 23% of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), 20% of earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), and the remaining 15% of net income.
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