Summary
AutoZone Inc. (AZO) reported its quarterly results for the period ending November 20, 2009. The company demonstrated resilience in a challenging economic environment, with net sales increasing by 6% to $1.7 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a comparable store sales increase of 2.5%, indicating continued demand for AutoZone's products and services. Diluted earnings per share also saw a healthy increase of 14% to $4.35, reflecting effective cost management and operational efficiencies. Despite the positive sales and earnings performance, investors should note the company's continued focus on capital allocation. AutoZone repurchased approximately $175 million of its common stock during the quarter, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders. While the company navigates the ongoing economic uncertainties, its consistent performance in key metrics suggests a stable business model with potential for continued shareholder returns.
Financial Highlights
42 data points| Revenue | $1.59B |
| Cost of Revenue | $789.32M |
| Gross Profit | $799.92M |
| Operating Expenses | $539.50M |
| Operating Income | $260.43M |
| Interest Expense | $36.34M |
| Net Income | $143.30M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.86 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.82 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 50.11M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 50.82M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 6% to $1.7 billion for the first quarter of fiscal year 2010.
- 2Comparable store sales rose by 2.5%, indicating steady customer traffic and purchasing.
- 3Diluted earnings per share (EPS) grew by a significant 14% to $4.35.
- 4The company repurchased approximately $175 million of its common stock during the quarter, demonstrating a strong commitment to share buybacks.
- 5Gross profit margin remained strong at 51.4%, showing effective pricing and cost control.
- 6Operating income increased by 7.6% to $242.6 million.