AZO monthly performance report
Monthly AZO research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
AZO monthly report
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Key takeaways
- AutoZone (AZO) closed August 2026 at $3,066.06, up 1.65% for the month and −23.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, AZO is −9.60%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading −11.85% versus its 200-day moving average ($3,478.35), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, AZO has underperformed the S&P 500 by −47.19%, with a relative strength index reading of 72.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 66.7% — 26 positive months versus 13 negative months.
AutoZone ended August 2026 at $3,066.06, posting a monthly return of +1.65%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −1.40%.
The current quarter stands at −2.66% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −11.85% versus the 200-day moving average ($3,478.35).
Year-to-date, AZO is −9.60% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −22.48%. The stock is currently −30.13% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −32.86%.
| Period | AZO | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.26% | −0.20% | +1.46% |
| 1 Week | −1.69% | +3.90% | −5.60% |
| 1 Month | +1.65% | +3.05% | −1.40% |
| 3 Months | −17.22% | +7.11% | −24.34% |
| 6 Months | −17.63% | +10.70% | −28.33% |
| YTD | −9.60% | +12.89% | −22.48% |
| 12 Months | −23.56% | +22.58% | −46.15% |
| 3 Years | +25.09% | +72.29% | −47.19% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2025 | +10.00% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | +9.75% |
| #3 | Apr 2026 | +9.43% |
| #4 | Feb 2024 | +9.24% |
| #5 | Mar 2025 | +9.00% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | May 2026 | −21.10% |
| #2 | Dec 2025 | −14.14% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | −13.89% |
| #4 | Mar 2026 | −10.19% |
| #5 | May 2024 | −6.19% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −0.62% |
| Q3 2025 | +14.26% |
| Q4 2025 | −20.24% |
| Q1 2026 | +0.22% |
| Q2 2026 | −6.20% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −2.66% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +6.73% |
| 2024 | +23.67% |
| 2025 | +7.77% |
| 2026 | −8.49% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $4,388.11 (2025-09-11) |
| 52-Week Low | $2,902.20 (2026-07-23) |
| Current Price | $3,066.06 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $3,478.35 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −11.85% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −32.86% (2026-07-23) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −30.13% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 72.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −47.19% |
| RS Peak | 132.3 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 71 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was AZO's return for this report period?
AZO returned +1.65% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-08-05.
Has AZO outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD AZO: −9.60% vs SPY: +12.89%.
What is AZO's 12-month return?
−23.56% over the trailing 12 months.
Is AZO above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −11.85% versus 200DMA ($3,478.35).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−32.86% on 2026-07-23.