
AutoZone's stock fell despite reporting a rise in profit and sales for Q4 2024. The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $48.11, missing the estimated $53.53. Total revenue for the quarter was $6.21 billion, slightly below the expected $6.22 billion. Same-store sales increased by 1.3%. On a year-over-year basis, revenue grew by 9.03%, and EPS increased by 11.02%. AutoZone's revenue missed by $15 million, and EPS missed by $1.95. In contrast, CarMax experienced mixed results in its fiscal Q2 2024 earnings report. While CarMax's revenue of $6.79 billion exceeded estimates, the company missed profit expectations due to loan-loss pressures and a dip in the average price per vehicle. CarMax shares dropped by 6.1% pre-market but climbed later as net sales and operating revenue beat estimates. The stock was up 3.3% after quarterly sales but skid 7% later.
$KMX (-6.1% pre) CarMax's solid Q2 results overshadowed by loan losses - SA https://t.co/4LRS1eakq1
CarMax $KMX shares climb as fiscal Q2 net sales and operating revenue beats estimates https://t.co/6MO1YcftHW https://t.co/UPILp9uTad
CarMax shares skid 7% as loan-loss pressure offsets target-topping revenue https://t.co/BzNkUawqzd

