AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Stock Unloaded Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). In a filing disclosed on June 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in AutoZone stock on May 29th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Independent Bank (NASDAQ:INDB) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ARQT) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:COO) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) on 5/29/2026.

AutoZone Price Performance

AutoZone stock traded down $23.45 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $3,114.30. 149,499 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 214,693. The firm has a market cap of $51.32 billion, a PE ratio of 21.41, a PEG ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.35. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $3,383.96 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3,528.08. AutoZone, Inc. has a 12 month low of $2,928.11 and a 12 month high of $4,388.11.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 26th. The company reported $38.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $36.22 by $1.85. AutoZone had a negative return on equity of 80.35% and a net margin of 12.40%.The company had revenue of $4.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $35.36 earnings per share. AutoZone’s revenue was up 8.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts anticipate that AutoZone, Inc. will post 150.18 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AutoZone

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AZO. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. raised its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 6.6% in the third quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 4,966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $21,315,000 after purchasing an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. Numerai GP LLC grew its position in AutoZone by 1,199.3% in the 3rd quarter. Numerai GP LLC now owns 1,754 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,525,000 after purchasing an additional 1,619 shares in the last quarter. Caprock Group LLC purchased a new stake in AutoZone in the 3rd quarter valued at about $4,049,000. Jupiter Asset Management Ltd. purchased a new stake in AutoZone in the 4th quarter valued at about $1,808,000. Finally, ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd lifted its position in shares of AutoZone by 185.7% during the 3rd quarter. ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd now owns 640 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,746,000 after buying an additional 416 shares in the last quarter. 92.74% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at AutoZone

In related news, Director Earl G. Graves, Jr. sold 50 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3,478.72, for a total transaction of $173,936.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 4,837 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,826,568.64. This trade represents a 1.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Brian Hannasch acquired 165 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $2,987.00 per share, with a total value of $492,855.00. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 1,219 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,641,153. This trade represents a 15.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Key AutoZone News

Here are the key news stories impacting AutoZone this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its FY2026 EPS estimate for AutoZone to $150.59 from $149.47, slightly above the current consensus of $150.18, which suggests near-term earnings remain resilient.
• Positive Sentiment: One article highlights AutoZone’s recent earnings surprise, noting the company delivered results that beat analyst expectations, reinforcing its ability to outperform consensus. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite multiple forward estimate cuts, the revisions were relatively modest, indicating analysts are not signaling a major deterioration in AutoZone’s longer-term outlook.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research reduced EPS forecasts for several upcoming quarters and fiscal years, which may be viewed as a mild headwind for the stock because it points to slightly weaker profit expectations.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Truist Financial set a $3,700.00 target price on shares of AutoZone in a research report on Wednesday, May 27th. UBS Group set a $4,800.00 price target on shares of AutoZone in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $3,700.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Jefferies Financial Group cut their target price on AutoZone from $4,400.00 to $4,000.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reduced their target price on AutoZone from $4,020.00 to $3,605.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have issued a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, AutoZone currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $4,040.87.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About AutoZone

AutoZone, Inc (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company supplies a wide range of aftermarket components, maintenance items and accessories for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Its product assortment includes engine parts, electrical components, batteries, brakes, filters, fluids and interior and exterior accessories, supported by inventory management and logistics systems to serve retail customers and professional service providers.

AutoZone serves both do‑it‑yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial customers such as independent repair shops and service centers.