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

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (Democratic-California) recently sold shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). In a filing disclosed on June 08th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in AutoZone stock on May 29th. 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):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of SoftBank Group (OTCMKTS:SFTBF) on 6/2/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Independent Bank (NASDAQ:INDB) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Arcutis Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ:ARQT) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of HealthEquity (NASDAQ:HQY) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Boston Scientific (NYSE:BSX) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ:PWP) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cooper Companies (NASDAQ:COO) on 5/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Ligand Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:LGND) on 5/29/2026.
• Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Workday (NASDAQ:WDAY) on 5/29/2026.

AutoZone Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE AZO traded down $23.45 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $3,114.30. The company had a trading volume of 149,497 shares, compared to its average volume of 214,628. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $3,383.96 and a 200 day simple moving average of $3,528.08. AutoZone, Inc. has a 12 month low of $2,928.11 and a 12 month high of $4,388.11. The firm has a market capitalization of $51.32 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.56 and a beta of 0.35.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 26th. The company reported $38.07 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $36.22 by $1.85. AutoZone had a negative return on equity of 80.35% and a net margin of 12.40%.The firm had revenue of $4.84 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.86 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $35.36 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts predict that AutoZone, Inc. will post 150.18 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research analysts have recently commented on AZO shares. Roth Mkm decreased their price objective on AutoZone from $4,526.00 to $4,023.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Raymond James Financial reaffirmed a “strong-buy” rating on shares of AutoZone in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Argus raised AutoZone from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $4,325.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Monday, March 9th. Mizuho decreased their target price on AutoZone from $3,600.00 to $3,200.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. Finally, DA Davidson decreased their target price on AutoZone from $4,300.00 to $3,750.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, May 27th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, AutoZone has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $4,040.87.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other AutoZone news, Director Earl G. Graves, Jr. sold 50 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, April 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $3,478.72, for a total value of $173,936.00. Following the sale, the director owned 4,837 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $16,826,568.64. The trade was a 1.02% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Brian Hannasch acquired 165 shares of AutoZone stock in a transaction on Friday, May 29th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $2,987.00 per share, for a total transaction of $492,855.00. Following the purchase, the director owned 1,219 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,641,153. The trade was a 15.65% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

AutoZone News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AutoZone this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research nudged up AutoZone’s FY2026 EPS estimate to $150.59 from $149.47, indicating slightly better near-term earnings expectations.
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite the revisions, Zacks’ FY2026 estimate still sits close to the consensus forecast of $150.18 per share, so the near-term outlook remains broadly in line with Wall Street expectations.
• Negative Sentiment: The research firm lowered several forward estimates, including Q4 2026, Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028, Q2 2028, Q3 2028, FY2027, and FY2028 EPS, which may signal softer long-term earnings growth expectations.

Institutional Trading of AutoZone

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Camden National Bank increased its stake in AutoZone by 3.6% in the 3rd quarter. Camden National Bank now owns 86 shares of the company’s stock worth $369,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the last quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC increased its stake in AutoZone by 1.7% in the 3rd quarter. Crestwood Advisors Group LLC now owns 184 shares of the company’s stock worth $791,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. increased its stake in AutoZone by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 212 shares of the company’s stock worth $908,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the last quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. increased its stake in AutoZone by 1.3% in the 3rd quarter. Bridgewater Advisors Inc. now owns 229 shares of the company’s stock worth $982,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Compass Capital Corp MA ADV increased its stake in AutoZone by 3.7% in the 3rd quarter. Compass Capital Corp MA ADV now owns 85 shares of the company’s stock worth $365,000 after acquiring an additional 3 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 92.74% 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.

AutoZone Company Profile

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.