Company / Gross Margin
AutoZone Gross Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
52.6%
FY2025
5-year range
52.0% / 53.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 109
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoZone's gross margin of 52.6% is higher than 83% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Gross Margin remained relatively stable over the past 10 years, with values between 52.0% and 53.6%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
52.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.0%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Remained stable around 52.6% over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +0.5pp
- 5-Year Change
- -1.0pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+45.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, gross margin decreased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 16.5pp above the Consumer Discretionary sector average.
- Peak gross margin was recorded in FY2019.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 52.6% | -0.9% |
| FY2024 | 53.1% | +2.2% |
| FY2023 | 52.0% | -0.3% |
| FY2022 | 52.1% | -1.2% |
| FY2021 | 52.8% | -1.6% |
| FY2020 | 53.6% | -0.1% |
| FY2019 | 53.6% | +0.8% |
| FY2018 | 53.2% | +1.0% |
| FY2017 | 52.7% | -0.1% |
| FY2016 | 52.7% | +0.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026