Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
AutoZone Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$1.6B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.6B / $4.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-49.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#21 of 187
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
AutoZone's capital returned to shareholders of $1.6B is higher than 89% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Capital Returned to Shareholders has declined for 3 consecutive years, from $4.4B in FY2022 to $1.6B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$1.6B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.1%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Declined from $3.7B to $1.6B over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -28.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+129.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- AutoZone's capital returned to shareholders has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +11.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders decreased 49.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #21 out of 187 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $1.6B | -49.8% |
| FY2024 | $3.1B | -15.1% |
| FY2023 | $3.7B | -15.1% |
| FY2022 | $4.4B | +29.1% |
| FY2021 | $3.4B | +262.9% |
| FY2020 | $930.9M | -53.6% |
| FY2019 | $2.0B | +25.9% |
| FY2018 | $1.6B | +48.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.1B | -26.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.5B | +14.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026