Should I buy AutoZone (AZO) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Raymond James — 67% of its targets hit on this sector (317 calls tested). It aims for $3,700 (+28 %), call made on September 24, 2026, maturing on September 24, 2027 (20 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on AutoZone
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedbush | 92 % | +27.1 % | 26 | $3,700 +28% |
| Argus Research | 88 % | +25.2 % | 8 | $4,325 +49% |
| Wells Fargo | 83 % | +22.7 % | 23 | $3,500 +21% |
| Citigroup | 89 % | +19.3 % | 27 | $3,450 +19% |
| Raymond James | 82 % | +15.9 % | 22 | $3,700 +28% |
| Truist Securities | 91 % | +14.9 % | 22 | $3,648 +26% |
| Morgan Stanley | 76 % | +14.4 % | 17 | $3,605 +25% |
| Evercore ISI Group | 76 % | +13.2 % | 17 | $3,500 +21% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 88% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 17 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $3,500, i.e. +21% from the current price ($2,893).
- The most reliable firm on AZO, TD Cowen (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $3,400 (call made on September 23, 2026, maturing on September 23, 2027) (+18%) in its most recent call, and $4,250 (call made on March 16, 2026, maturing on March 16, 2027) (+47%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 13 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~19) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 17 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on AZO
Median target $3,500 (+21%) · 17 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in AutoZone now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 88% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $3,500 (+21%), and TD Cowen (most reliable on AZO, 100%) targets $3,400. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~19) and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in AutoZone?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($3,500) is still +21% above the current price ($2,893) (most reliable on AZO: TD Cowen, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is AutoZone still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($2,893) and its estimated value: analysts target $3,500 on median (+21%), with 88% buys (most reliable on AZO: TD Cowen, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AZO and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AZO?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 17 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full AutoZone profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).