Jason Snipe, CIO, Odyssey Capital AdvisorsAutozone Inc.AZOBUYDec 06, 2023
Strongly upgraded today
International sales are growing nicely, such as Brazil where they just started doing business. The main thing is that equipment costs have fallen, so gross margins have expanded. Also, the average age of a car is 12.5 years which benefits AZO.
Few know that AZO is doing so well, like buying a ton of shares back. AZO is doing much better than AAP. Buy partially before earnings, then more if the stock goes down.
He likes today's price action on Carmax which is popping after its quarter. He sees upside in AZO's commercial segment. Cars are aging, and AZO plays well into this space this way.
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There was a new car shortage and were high used car prices, so people fixed up their existing cars by replacing parts. But used car prices have fallen and new cars will also fall. But all these car parts stocks trade cheaply around 19-20x PE. AZO is the cheapest, so his favourite in this sector. Likes their non-stop share buybacks.
It reports Monday. He expects a great quarter because cars (and homes) are getting old while the newer ones need replacement parts. This means more customers and they have been a long-term winner. What will they say about the car shortage?
Be very selective in consumer; this is how he plays this sector. These car suppliers should see continued demand from an again car fleet. Stock is not overly expensive, while business is phenomenal.
(A Top Pick Jan 27/22, Down 5.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with AZO has triggered its stop at $1800. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment gain of 11%, when combined with the previous recommendation to cover half the position.
International sales are growing nicely, such as Brazil where they just started doing business. The main thing is that equipment costs have fallen, so gross margins have expanded. Also, the average age of a car is 12.5 years which benefits AZO.