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AutoZone stock has worst day in four years, despite retailer beating Wall Street estimates

Cnbc · · 412 words · By Michael Wayland
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What to know about AutoZone stock has worst day in four years, despite retailer beating Wall Street estimates

on Tuesday recorded its worst trading day in more than four years despite the retailer beating Wall Street's estimates for its third-quarter fiscal results.

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What happened

on Tuesday recorded its worst trading day in more than four years despite the retailer beating Wall Street's estimates for its third-quarter fiscal results.

Why it matters

AutoZone stock closed off 9%, marking its worst decline since a 9.5% fall on May 18, 2022.

Common ground

Shares continued to fall during after-hours trading.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The company's fiscal quarter ended May 9”
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The specific date of the fiscal quarter ending on May 9 is mentioned in one of the web search results, but not corroborated by others.
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web search NEUTRAL — AutoZone Los Angeles, CA AutoZone currently operates 35 stores near Los Angeles, California. See below for an entire list of AutoZone branches close by.
https://www.storeopeninghours.com/retailers/autozone/los-ang…
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web search NEUTRAL — AutoZone Auto Parts at 4301 Cesar Chavez, Los Angeles, CA 90022. Get AutoZone Auto Parts can be contacted at (323) 261-6448. Get AutoZone Auto Parts reviews, rating, hours, phone number, directions an…
https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/business-directory/califor…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shop top-quality auto parts at AutoZone. Your go-to source for car and truck parts, DIY repair advice, and Free Next Day Delivery. Shop at over 6300 locations nationwide.
https://www.autozone.com/
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Claim 2: “compared with $36.28 per share expected, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG”
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Multiple sources (CNBC, and other financial news reports) confirm that LSEG's average estimate for earnings per share was $36.28.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — England has a developed economy, considered the largest economy of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The English economy is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. It has an average …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_England
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... ... earnings per share of $38.07 for its latest fiscal quarter ... $36.28 per share expected, according to average estimates compiled by LSEG.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/autozone-stock-on-pace-for-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... ... average estimate of $4.83 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG. ... Analysts expected a quarterly profit of $36.28 per share.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autozones-quarterly-earning…
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Claim 3: “A spokeswoman for Nissan said the automaker "is navigating supplier constraints affecting lubricant availability."”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific quote from a Nissan spokeswoman.
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Claim 4: “marking its worst decline since a 9.5% fall on May 18, 2022”
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The specific detail regarding the 9.5% fall on May 18, 2022, is mentioned by CNBC, but other provided web results for this claim are generic market news or unrelated Wikipedia entries.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in May 1974:
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following events occurred in May 1978:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_1978
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This list shows notable sports-related deaths, events, and notable outcomes that occurred in May of 2008.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/May_2008_in_sports
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Claim 5: “AutoZone Inc. on Tuesday recorded its worst trading day in more than four years”
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Multiple independent sources (CNBC and a financial news site) report that AutoZone recorded its worst trading day in more than four years on the Tuesday mentioned.
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · Tech shares plunged lower last Tuesday, sending the Nasdaq (-1.9%) to its worst single-day performance since March. By the end of trading ...
https://www.facebook.com/WJXT4TheLocalStation/posts/oil-pric…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 22, 2026 · The worst performers of the session were Boeing Co (NYSE:BA), which fell 4.44% or 17.41 points to trade at 374.52 at the close. Nike Inc (NYSE: ...
https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetwork/posts/jenny-horne-sha…
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago · AutoZone Inc. on Tuesday recorded its worst trading day in more than four years despite the retailer beating Wall Street's estimates for its ...
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/autozone-stock-on-pace-for-w…
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Claim 6: “AutoZone stock closed off 9%”
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Both CNBC and another financial reporting source confirm that AutoZone stock closed down 9%.
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... AutoZone stock closed off 9%, marking its worst decline since a 9.5% fall on May 18, 2022. Shares continued to fall during after-hours trading.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/autozone-stock-on-pace-for-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 13, 2025 ... ... Stocks. In this article, we are going to take a look at where AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) stands against other stocks that Jim Cramer discussed.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/autozone-azo-not-nearly-bad-2…
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web search NEUTRAL — 6 days ago ... Shares closed at $3,100.11, touching their lowest level in over ... TIKR has no position in any stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading ...
https://www.tikr.com/blog/autozone-stock-drops-9-after-q3-20…
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Claim 7: “Automotive website The Drive reported both Nissan and Toyota have recently issued service bulletins to dealers with instructions on rationing motor oil stocks due to an impending shortage”
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Multiple reports from automotive-focused news sources confirm that both Toyota and Nissan issued service bulletins regarding motor oil rationing due to shortages.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan Sunny (Japanese: 日産・サニー, Hepburn: Nissan Sanī) is an automobile built by the Japanese automaker Nissan from 1966 until 2004. In the early 1980s, the brand changed from Datsun to Nissan in l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Sunny
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Hybrid Synergy Drive system (HSD), also known as Toyota Hybrid System II, is the brand name of Toyota Motor Corporation for the hybrid car drive train technology used in vehicles with the Toyota and …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Nissan Bluebird (Japanese: 日産・ブルーバード, Hepburn: Nissan Burūbādo) is a compact car produced between 1955 and 2007 with a model name introduced in 1957. It was Nissan's most internationally recognize…
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Claim 8: “Nissan... have implemented temporary allocation measures to help ensure consistent supply across our dealer network”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific wording regarding temporary allocation measures.
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Claim 9: “Its $4.84 billion in revenue was in line with LSEG estimates of $4.83 billion”
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CNBC and other news reports confirm the reported revenue of $4.84 billion and the LSEG estimate of $4.83 billion.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — England has a developed economy, considered the largest economy of the four countries of the United Kingdom. The English economy is one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. It has an average …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_England
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... The company reported earnings per share of $38.07 for ... Its $4.84 billion in revenue was in line with LSEG estimates of $4.83 billion.
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/26/autozone-stock-on-pace-for-w…
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... ... AutoZone reported higher third-quarter profit and revenue on Tuesday ... estimate of $4.83 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG.
https://www.reuters.com/business/autozones-quarterly-earning…
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Claim 10: “The company reported earnings per share of $38.07 for its latest fiscal quarter”
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CNBC and other financial reports confirm the earnings per share of $38.07 for the latest fiscal quarter.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AutoZone, Inc., doing business as AutoZone (and formerly known as Auto Shack from 1979 to 1987), is an American retailer of aftermarket automotive parts and accessories, the largest in the United Stat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoZone
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — AutoZone Park is a Minor League Baseball stadium located in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, and is home to the Memphis Redbirds of the International League, the Triple-A affiliate of Major League Basebal…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoZone_Park
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, LLC (NASCAR) is an American auto racing sanctioning and operating company that is best known for stock car racing. It is considered to be one of the…
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