Cash & Equivalents
AutoZone Cash & Equivalents decreased by 0.7% to $285.49M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 5.1%, from $300.91M to $285.49M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -30.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase signals improved liquidity and financial flexibility, while a decrease may indicate heavy capital expenditure, debt repayment, or aggressive share buybacks.
Detailed definition
Represents the most liquid assets on the balance sheet, including physical currency and short-term investments with matu...
Peer comparison
Large-cap technology peers often maintain high cash balances to fund rapid innovation and offset the cyclical nature of consumer electronics.
cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.17B | $961.13M | $239.42M | $263.04M | $264.38M | $269.79M | $301.29M | $274.92M | $277.05M | $282.98M | $304.10M | $275.36M | $298.17M | $304.02M | $300.91M | $268.63M | $271.80M | $287.64M | $285.49M |
| QoQ Change | — | -17.9% | -75.1% | +9.9% | +0.5% | +2.0% | +11.7% | -8.8% | +0.8% | +2.1% | +7.5% | -9.5% | +8.3% | +2.0% | -1.0% | -10.7% | +1.2% | +5.8% | -0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -77.4% | -71.9% | +25.8% | +4.5% | +4.8% | +4.9% | +0.9% | +0.2% | +7.6% | +7.4% | -1.0% | -2.4% | -8.8% | -5.4% | -5.1% |
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q3 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q3 '24 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non Us | $80.40M | $86.80M | $99.80M | $79.10M |
| Total | $1.17B | $264.38M | $298.17M | $271.80M |
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AutoZone's cash & equivalents?
- AutoZone (AZO) reported cash & equivalents of $285.49M in Q4 2025.
- How has AutoZone's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- AutoZone's cash & equivalents decreased by 5.1% year-over-year, from $300.91M to $285.49M.
- What is the long-term trend for AutoZone's cash & equivalents?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AutoZone's cash & equivalents has grown at a -30.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.17B to $271.80M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- Money in the bank and very short-term investments that can be turned into cash almost instantly.