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AutoZone (AZO) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Jun 12, 2026
AutoZone (AZO) reported revenue of $4.8B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +8% from a year earlier and +13% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 19.1%, net earnings $641M (13.3% of revenue).
AutoZone, Q3 FY26: revenue $4.8B (+8% year over year), operating margin 19.1%, net earnings $641M, operating cash flow $802M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.8B | +13% | +8% |
| Gross profit | $2.5B | +13% | +7% |
| Operating profit | $924M | +32% | +7% |
| Net earnings | $641M | +37% | +5% |
| Operating cash flow | $802M | — | +4% |
| Free cash flow | $456M | — | +8% |
What changed
Revenue was $4.8B in Q3 FY26, up 8% year over year and up 13% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 52.2%, down 0.6 points from Q3 FY25. Operating profit was $0.92B, a 19.1% margin (down 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 FY25, 15% reached operating profit, below the 19% margin then. Operating expenses grew 8% against revenue growth of 8%. Net earnings were $0.64B, up 5% year over year. The effective tax rate was 21.1%.
Operating cash flow was $0.80B (up 4% year over year), 125% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.16B of depreciation and amortization and $0.03B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.35B left free cash flow of $0.46B.
Questions
What was AutoZone's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
AutoZone (AZO) reported revenue of $4.8B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +8% from a year earlier and +13% from the quarter before.
Was AutoZone profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $924M (19.1% of revenue) and net earnings $641M.
Source: AutoZone 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.