Autozone Inc

Autozone Inc is a publicly traded company having a good stock performance result. Autozone Inc is a fortune 500 stock listed company trading under AZO. The company was founded in 1979 and is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer of automotive parts and accessories with over 3,600 stores in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. Since opening its first store in Forrest City, Ark., on July 4, 1979, the Company has joined the New York Stock Exchange and earned a spot in the Fortune 500.

AutoZone's history is a rich one, marked by many milestones - new name, new store designs, new products, new opportunities and new countries. The next 20 years promise even more. AZO is built on customer service, spirit and pride. They have a rich history and culture that's both friendly and casual. But their ultimate goal is to exceed our customers' expectations.

Autozone, Inc. is a specialty retailer of automotive parts and accessories, with most of its sales to do-it-yourself (DIY) customers. As of August 27, 2005, the Company operated 3,592 stores in the United States, including 2 in Puerto Rico and 81 in Mexico. In many of its stores the Company also has a commercial sales program that provides commercial credit and prompt delivery of parts and other products to local, regional and national repair garages, dealers and service stations. It also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software.Approximately 5.8bl dollars sales have made as of 31st Dec 2005. They have earned 565.8 million dollars as income in the last 12 months.

In addition, the company provides free services, including check engine light readings; battery charging; oil recycling; and testing of starters, alternators, batteries, sensors, and actuators. AutoZone, Inc., a mid-cap value company in the consumer durables sector, is expected to significantly outperform the market over the next six months with very low risk.