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Nov 19, 2022

Autozone Q1 2023 Earnings Report

AutoZone's first quarter results for fiscal year 2023 showed increased net sales and earnings per share.

Key Takeaways

AutoZone reported an 8.6% increase in net sales, reaching $4.0 billion. Same store sales grew by 5.6%. Diluted earnings per share increased by 6.9% to $27.45.

Net sales increased by 8.6% to $4.0 billion.

Domestic same store sales increased by 5.6%.

Diluted earnings per share increased by 6.9% to $27.45.

The company repurchased 392 thousand shares of common stock for $900.0 million.

Total Revenue
$3.99B
Previous year: $3.67B
+8.6%
EPS
$27.5
Previous year: $25.7
+6.9%
Same Store Sales Growth
5.6%
Previous year: 13.6%
-58.8%
Gross Margin
50.1%
Previous year: 52.5%
-4.6%
Operating Expense Ratio
31.9%
Previous year: 31.9%
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$0.501
Previous year: $1.94B
-100.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$283M
Previous year: $961M
-70.6%
Free Cash Flow
$679M
Previous year: $676M
+0.5%
Total Assets
$16.3B
Previous year: $14.5B
+12.7%

Autozone

Autozone

Forward Guidance

AutoZone is focused on growing sales and market share across both retail and commercial sectors, while remaining steadfast in its long-term, disciplined approach to increasing operating earnings and cash flows and utilizing its balance sheet effectively. However, forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Focusing on initiatives to grow sales.
  • Focusing on initiatives to grow market share across both retail and commercial sectors.
  • Remaining steadfast in its long-term, disciplined approach to increasing operating earnings.
  • Remaining steadfast in its long-term, disciplined approach to increasing cash flows.
  • Utilizing its balance sheet effectively.

Challenges Ahead

  • Product demand, due to changes in fuel prices, miles driven or otherwise
  • Energy prices
  • Weather
  • Competition
  • Credit market conditions