AutoZone reported solid financial results with an 8.1% increase in net sales, driven by strong domestic same-store sales growth in both DIY and Commercial segments. Despite a decrease in gross margin due to a LIFO charge and operating expense deleverage, the company continues to focus on market share gains and disciplined earnings growth.
Total company net sales increased 8.1% to $4.3 billion.
positiveDomestic same store sales increased 3.4% for the quarter and 4.2% year-to-date.
positiveCommercial sales increased 9.8% for the quarter and year-to-date.
positiveOpened 64 net new stores globally in the quarter, in line with expectations to open approximately 350-360 stores for the full fiscal year.
positiveCompany's inventory levels on a per store basis were negative $105 thousand, indicating efficient inventory management relative to payables.
positiveGross profit margin decreased by 137 basis points to 52.5%, driven by a 138 basis point non-cash LIFO charge.
attentionOperating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 36.1% from 36.0% due to investments supporting growth initiatives, leading to operating profit decrease of 1.2%.
attentionNet income decreased to $468.9 million from $487.9 million in the prior year.
negativeDiluted earnings per share decreased to $27.63 from $28.29 in the prior year.
negativeInternational same store sales in constant currency were slightly below expectations.
attentionMerchandise inventories increased 13.1% over the same period last year.
attentionMargin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.
| Segment | Current | Prior Yr | YoY | % Total | CC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Domestic | N/A | — | — | — | +3.4% |
International | N/A | — | — | — | +2.5% |
Total Company | N/A | — | — | — | +3.3% |
| Total Revenue | $0.00M | — | — | 100.0% | — |
Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers. Constant currency (CC) removes FX impact for like-for-like comparison.
Thank you to our AutoZoners for delivering solid financial results this past quarter.
We continue to be pleased with our strategies to grow sales.
Domestically, both DIY and Commercial sales continued to perform well this past quarter in spite of winter storms causing disruptions.
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