Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. Sells AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) Shares

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently sold shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). In a filing disclosed on January 12th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in AutoZone stock on December 24th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “150 MAIN STREET TRUST > BANK OF AMERICA” account.

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xiaomi (OTCMKTS:XIACF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Schneider Electric S.E. (OTCMKTS:SBGSF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Hermès International Société en commandite par actions (OTCMKTS:HESAF) on 12/30/2025.
• Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of Campbell’s (NASDAQ:CPB) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Tencent (OTC:TCTZF) on 12/30/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (OTCMKTS:MHVYF) on 12/26/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bloom Energy (NYSE:BE) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:COIN) on 12/24/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Chevron (NYSE:CVX) on 12/24/2025.

AutoZone Stock Down 0.6%

AZO traded down $20.24 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $3,485.51. 44,059 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 193,605. AutoZone, Inc. has a 12-month low of $3,162.00 and a 12-month high of $4,388.11. The company’s 50-day moving average is $3,613.52 and its two-hundred day moving average is $3,857.05. The company has a market cap of $57.75 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.32, a P/E/G ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 0.42.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, December 9th. The company reported $31.04 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $32.69 by ($1.65). AutoZone had a net margin of 12.78% and a negative return on equity of 65.38%. The company had revenue of $4.63 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $32.52 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Equities analysts forecast that AutoZone, Inc. will post 152.94 earnings per share for the current year.

AutoZone announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase plan on Wednesday, October 8th that authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in outstanding shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are generally an indication that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts recently issued reports on the company. Barclays set a $3,880.00 price target on AutoZone in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price target on AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $4,700.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 7th. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,900.00 to $4,400.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of AutoZone from $4,775.00 to $4,200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Finally, DA Davidson reduced their price target on shares of AutoZone from $4,850.00 to $4,500.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-four have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, AutoZone has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $4,310.12.

Institutional Trading of AutoZone

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. bought a new stake in shares of AutoZone during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Raleigh Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in AutoZone in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Aspect Partners LLC boosted its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 700.0% during the 2nd quarter. Aspect Partners LLC now owns 8 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 7 shares during the last quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 600.0% during the third quarter. Global Trust Asset Management LLC now owns 7 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 6 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bank of Jackson Hole Trust bought a new stake in AutoZone in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. 92.74% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at AutoZone

In related news, CEO Philip B. Daniele sold 2,533 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Friday, October 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $4,020.88, for a total value of $10,184,889.04. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 55 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $221,148.40. The trade was a 97.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, SVP K. Michelle Borninkhof sold 300 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, October 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3,775.00, for a total value of $1,132,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 416 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,570,400. This represents a 41.90% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders bought 347 shares of company stock worth $1,179,256 and sold 3,180 shares worth $12,465,312. Corporate insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Cisneros

Gil Cisneros (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California’s 31st Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Cisneros (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California’s 31st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

Gil Cisneros served in the U.S. Navy as a supply officer from 1994 to 2004. Cisneros earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from George Washington University in 1994, a master’s in business administration from Regis University in 2002, and a master’s degree in urban education policy from Brown University in 2015. His career experience includes working as a logistics manager for Frito-Lay. In 2010, Cisneros won the lottery and became involved in activism and philanthropy, founding a scholarship program for local high school students. In 2021, President Joe Biden (D) appointed Cisneros as under secretary of defense for personnel and readiness.

About AutoZone

AutoZone, Inc (NYSE: AZO) is a retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company supplies a wide range of aftermarket components, maintenance items and accessories for passenger cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. Its product assortment includes engine parts, electrical components, batteries, brakes, filters, fluids and interior and exterior accessories, supported by inventory management and logistics systems to serve retail customers and professional service providers.

AutoZone serves both do‑it‑yourself (DIY) consumers and commercial customers such as independent repair shops and service centers.