AutoZone (AZO) Q4 2001 earnings summary
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Q4 2001 earnings summary
9 Nov, 2026Executive summary
DIY-focused specialty auto-parts retailer operated 3,019 U.S. stores and 21 in Mexico at FY01 end; products also included ALLDATA repair software and information.
Commercial sales operated from 1,638 stores, with 39 hub stores carrying broader inventories for commercial customers.
Outlook and guidance
Expansion opportunities identified in existing and new markets; future store-count growth was not expected to match the historical average annual 16% increase over the prior five years.
Same-store sales growth remained uncertain as stores matured; international expansion faced limited operating experience and sourcing and labeling challenges in Mexico.
Segment performance
Commercial program supplied repair garages, dealers and service stations with credit and prompt delivery; 39 hub stores provided additional parts and inventory support.
ALLDATA sold diagnostic and repair information software; alldatadiy.com offered diagnostic and repair information.
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