http://stockmarketbeat.com/blog1/2007/02/28/azo-autozone/ Our beat: The stock market. Our job: Beat it. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:12:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://stockmarketbeat.com/blog1/2007/02/28/azo-autozone/#comment-32169 AZO: Buybacks Boosting AutoZone - Stock Market Beat - Our beat: The stock market. Our job: Beat it. Tue, 22 May 2007 11:28:36 +0000 http://stockmarketbeat.com/blog1/2007/02/28/azo-autozone/#comment-32169 [...] Inventory levels were slightly higher on a per-store basis, and on the last conference call management suggested the new merchandise assortment would be fully rolled out by this time.  Therefore I expect that topic (along with guidance) to be the dominant topics of discussion on today’s call. For more information, see all articles on: Stock Market, AZO This article is for entertainment purposes only and reflects the author's opinion. It is not a solicitation or advice to buy or sell any securities mentioned. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions. [...] […] Inventory levels were slightly higher on a per-store basis, and on the last conference call management suggested the new merchandise assortment would be fully rolled out by this time.  Therefore I expect that topic (along with guidance) to be the dominant topics of discussion on today’s call. For more information, see all articles on: Stock Market, AZO This article is for entertainment purposes only and reflects the author’s opinion. It is not a solicitation or advice to buy or sell any securities mentioned. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions. […]

]]> http://stockmarketbeat.com/blog1/2007/02/28/azo-autozone/#comment-32167 AZO: Buybacks Boosting AutoZone - Stock Market Beat - Our beat: The stock market. Our job: Beat it. Tue, 22 May 2007 11:24:08 +0000 http://stockmarketbeat.com/blog1/2007/02/28/azo-autozone/#comment-32167 [...] The earnings were above analyst expectations of $2.15 per share, but revenues were a bit lighter than the forecast. A key reason for the disparity seems to be that there are fewer shares. Under its share repurchase program, AutoZone repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock for $244.8 million during the third quarter, at an average price of $128 per share. For the fiscal year to date, the Company has repurchased 3.8 million shares of its common stock for $464.5 million, at an average price of $123 per share. Inventories were up slightly on a per-store basis, and with the new inventory assortment now mostly in place that (and the guidance for next quarter) are likely to be the dominant topics of discussion on today’s conference call. For more information, see all articles on: Stock Market, AZO This article is for entertainment purposes only and reflects the author's opinion. It is not a solicitation or advice to buy or sell any securities mentioned. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions. [...] […] The earnings were above analyst expectations of $2.15 per share, but revenues were a bit lighter than the forecast. A key reason for the disparity seems to be that there are fewer shares. Under its share repurchase program, AutoZone repurchased 1.9 million shares of its common stock for $244.8 million during the third quarter, at an average price of $128 per share. For the fiscal year to date, the Company has repurchased 3.8 million shares of its common stock for $464.5 million, at an average price of $123 per share. Inventories were up slightly on a per-store basis, and with the new inventory assortment now mostly in place that (and the guidance for next quarter) are likely to be the dominant topics of discussion on today’s conference call. For more information, see all articles on: Stock Market, AZO This article is for entertainment purposes only and reflects the author’s opinion. It is not a solicitation or advice to buy or sell any securities mentioned. Always consult a qualified advisor before making investment decisions. […]

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