Autozone Profit Margin

Autozone (AZO) currently reports a profit margin of 12.65% as of August 2026. That compares with 13.19% in the prior-year period — down 4.1% year over year. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%. Use the charts on this page to explore Autozone's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Autozone's profit margin decreased from 13.19% to 12.65% — a 4.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending August 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Autozone's profit margin of 12.65% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 4.53%. That is roughly 179.0% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Autozone's current 12.65% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 4.53%) and against AZO's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 12.65%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 4.53%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Autozone, and consider following AZO for alerts when major investors trade the stock.