# AutoZone posts strong Q4 2026 earnings growth

> The auto parts retailer beat prior year results with higher sales and earnings while expanding aggressively across North America.
- Title: AutoZone posts strong Q4 2026 earnings growth | Shortify
- Summary: The auto parts retailer beat prior year results with higher sales and earnings while expanding aggressively across North America. AutoZone grew net income…
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- Source: Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered — https://news.alphastreet.com/key-highlights-from-autozones-azo-q4-2026-earnings-results
- Author: Staff Editor 1
- Published: 2026-09-22T11:08:22+00:00
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## AutoZone reports Q4 earnings
AutoZone posted fourth quarter 2026 results with net sales of 6.6 billion dollars, up 5.6 percent year-over-year.
## Same store sales climb 2.7%
Comparable store sales increased 2.7 percent, showing solid demand at existing locations.
## Net income surges 11 percent
Net income reached 931.6 million dollars, or 56.05 dollars per share, up from 837 million dollars, or 48.71 dollars per share, a year earlier.
## US store expansion accelerates
AutoZone opened 97 new stores in the United States during the quarter, continuing its domestic growth strategy.
## International expansion reaches 78 stores
The company opened 68 stores in Mexico and 10 in Brazil, totaling 78 international locations for the quarter.
## 175 new stores in one quarter
Combined with US openings, AutoZone added 175 stores globally in Q4 2026, demonstrating aggressive expansion momentum.
## Key takeaway

AutoZone grew net income 11% year-over-year while opening 175 new stores globally, signaling confidence in its expansion strategy.