Operating Income

Gross Profit

AutoZone Gross Profit decreased by 4.9% to $2.24B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.4%, from $2.13B to $2.24B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Gross Profit shows an upward trend with a 6.6% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Income
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher gross profit indicates a strong ability to command premium pricing and manage production costs effectively.

Detailed definition

The profit a company makes after deducting the costs associated with making and selling its products, or the costs assoc...

Peer comparison

Premium hardware brands aim for higher gross profit margins than commodity electronics manufacturers.

Metric ID: is_gross_profit

Historical Data

19 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25
Value$2.57B$1.93B$1.79B$2.01B$2.76B$1.99B$1.93B$2.15B$3.00B$2.21B$2.08B$2.27B$3.26B$2.27B$2.13B$2.35B$3.22B$2.36B$2.24B
QoQ Change-25.0%-7.3%+12.4%+37.4%-27.6%-3.2%+11.2%+39.8%-26.2%-6.1%+8.9%+43.8%-30.4%-6.2%+10.6%+36.7%-26.6%-4.9%
YoY Change+7.3%+3.6%+8.1%+7.0%+8.8%+11.0%+7.8%+5.6%+8.6%+2.4%+2.3%+3.9%-1.3%+4.0%+5.4%
Range$1.79B$3.26B
CAGR-3.0%
Avg YoY Growth+5.6%
Median YoY Growth+5.6%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Auto Parts Locations$2.17B$4.21B$6.42B$2.22B$4.30B$6.61B$2.36B$4.60B
All Other Segments$43.99M$87.97M$134.54M$47.45M$93.80M$143.82M
Total$2.21B$2.08B$2.27B$2.27B$2.13B$2.35B$2.36B$2.24B

All Other Segments was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AutoZone's gross profit?
AutoZone (AZO) reported gross profit of $2.24B in Q4 2025.
How has AutoZone's gross profit changed year-over-year?
AutoZone's gross profit increased by 5.4% year-over-year, from $2.13B to $2.24B.
What is the long-term trend for AutoZone's gross profit?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AutoZone's gross profit has grown at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.72B to $9.97B.
What does gross profit mean?
The money left over from sales after paying for the direct cost of goods sold.