AutoZone (AZO) Q3 2026 Earnings Shows 8.4% Sales Growth

AutoZone (AZO) reported a sales growth of 8.4% in Q3 2026, marking the largest increase since Q2 of FY 23. Earnings per share (EPS) rose by 7.7%, although this figure was affected by a non-cash LIFO charge of $20 million. Excluding this charge and last year's LIFO credit of $16 million, EPS would have increased by 12.5% compared to Q3 of the previous year. The company remains optimistic about its performance as it continues to gain market share and open new stores, signaling positive momentum for the last quarter of the year.