If you'd invested in AutoZone (AZO): performance and returns
Looking for AutoZone's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would AutoZone have returned?
This calculator shows how much AutoZone stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in AutoZone
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $998 | 0% |
| 3 years ago | $1,296 | +30% |
| 5 years ago | $2,696 | +170% |
| 10 years ago | $4,308 | +331% |
| since inception (1991) | $424,360 | +42336% |
Return by year (AutoZone)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -6% | $942 (-6%) |
| 2025 | +6% | $998 (0%) |
| 2024 | +24% | $1,236 (+24%) |
| 2023 | +5% | $1,296 (+30%) |
| 2022 | +18% | $1,524 (+52%) |
| 2021 | +77% | $2,696 (+170%) |
| 2020 | 0% | $2,683 (+168%) |
| 2019 | +42% | $3,812 (+281%) |
| 2018 | +18% | $4,493 (+349%) |
| 2017 | -10% | $4,047 (+305%) |
| 2016 | +6% | $4,308 (+331%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does AZO return?
$1,000 invested in AutoZone 10 years ago would be worth $4,308 today, i.e. +16%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was AZO's best/worst year?
Best year: 2021 (+77%). Worst year: 2017 (-10%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in AZO since inception be worth?
Since 1991, $1,000 would have become $424,360 (+42336%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do AutoZone's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If AutoZone pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is AutoZone's average annual return (ROI)?
AutoZone's return on investment is about +16%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.