AutoZone, Inc. reported net sales of $6.2 billion for its fourth quarter ended August 30, 2025, an increase of 0.6% from the prior year's 17-week quarter. Excluding sales from the additional week in the prior year, adjusted sales grew by 6.9%. Total company same-store sales increased by 5.1%, with domestic same-store sales up 4.8%.
For the full fiscal year 2025, net sales reached $18.9 billion, a 2.4% increase from the prior year. However, diluted earnings per share for the year decreased by 3.1% to $144.87, down from $149.55 in fiscal 2024. This decline was influenced by a significant non-cash LIFO impact and increased operating expenses.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by 98 basis points in the fourth quarter to 51.5%, primarily due to a 128 basis point non-cash LIFO impact, partially offset by higher merchandise margins. Operating profit for the quarter decreased by 7.8% to $1.2 billion. The company repurchased 447 thousand shares for $1.5 billion during fiscal year 2025 and opened 304 net new stores globally, bringing the total store count to 7,657.
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