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

by · The Markets Daily

Representative Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-California) recently bought shares of AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO). In a filing disclosed on December 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AutoZone stock on November 18th. 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 Spotify Technology (NYSE:SPOT) on 11/26/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) on 11/26/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of First Watch Restaurant Group (NASDAQ:FWRG) on 11/26/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of TKO Group (NYSE:TKO) on 11/26/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE:RBC) on 11/24/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Stifel Financial (NYSE:SF) on 11/24/2025.
  • Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Logan Energy (CVE:LGN) on 11/24/2025.
  • Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Primoris Services (NASDAQ:PRIM) on 11/24/2025.
  • Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/21/2025.
  • Purchased $50,001 – $100,000 in shares of LandBridge (NYSE:LB) on 11/20/2025.

AutoZone Stock Performance

NYSE AZO opened at $3,391.42 on Friday. AutoZone, Inc. has a 52-week low of $3,162.00 and a 52-week high of $4,388.11. The company has a fifty day moving average of $3,774.97 and a 200-day moving average of $3,883.21. The company has a market capitalization of $56.40 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.65, a P/E/G ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 0.40.

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

AutoZone announced that its board has initiated a share repurchase program on Wednesday, October 8th that authorizes the company to buyback $0.00 in shares. This buyback authorization authorizes the company to purchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company’s board believes its stock is undervalued.

Insider Transactions at AutoZone

In other news, CEO Philip B. Daniele sold 2,533 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 directly owned 55 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $221,148.40. This trade represents a 97.87% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Also, CFO Jamere Jackson bought 55 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 10th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $3,413.50 per share, for a total transaction of $187,742.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 488 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,665,788. The trade was a 12.70% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders have sold 5,693 shares of company stock worth $23,259,891 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 2.60% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AutoZone

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in AZO. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. grew its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 8.3% in the second quarter. Avantax Advisory Services Inc. now owns 2,742 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,179,000 after purchasing an additional 210 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP lifted its position in AutoZone by 266.7% during the first quarter. Quarry LP now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock valued at $629,000 after purchasing an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Night Squared LP purchased a new position in shares of AutoZone in the 1st quarter worth $2,860,000. Emerald Advisers LLC grew its stake in shares of AutoZone by 60.0% in the 2nd quarter. Emerald Advisers LLC now owns 224 shares of the company’s stock worth $832,000 after buying an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC increased its holdings in shares of AutoZone by 8.6% in the 1st quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 2,540 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,684,000 after buying an additional 201 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 92.74% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the company. DA Davidson dropped their target price on AutoZone from $4,850.00 to $4,500.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Erste Group Bank downgraded shares of AutoZone from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Friday, October 31st. TD Cowen cut their price objective on shares of AutoZone from $4,900.00 to $4,400.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b-)” rating on shares of AutoZone in a research report on Monday. Finally, Mizuho lowered their price target on shares of AutoZone from $4,050.00 to $3,850.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-six have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, AutoZone currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $4,317.27.

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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

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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.

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