Jim Cramer on AutoZone: "This Company Always Pivots and Always Pivots Well"

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his thoughts on. During the episode, a caller asked why the stock’s price-to-earnings ratio is down to around 23 when the company’s earnings and growth are “still good.” In response, Cramer said:

“Yeah, people didn’t like that last quarter… And the reason why the stock is going down is this company is so darn consistent that when it reported an inconsistent number, I can’t believe the jailbreak. I think they’re fine. I think the next quarter is going to be better. This company always pivots and always pivots well. I’d be a buyer.”

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) sells and distributes automotive replacement parts, maintenance items, and accessories for cars, SUVs, vans, and light trucks. During the December 17, 2025, episode, Cramer explained why the stock has been a “massive long-term outperformer.” He remarked:

“Finally, there’s one that I’ve recommended to you endlessly, and that is AutoZone, the auto parts retailer, which has shrunk its share count by 44.9%, can you believe that, since the end of 2015, 44.9%. If you go back to the summer of 1998, AutoZone’s shrunk its share count by roughly 89%. That’s why the stock’s been a massive long-term outperformer I always recommended. At the same time, I like the fundamentals here. Rates are still high. Getting financing for new cars is expensive, so people need new parts to make their old cars last longer. Plus, AutoZone’s pulled back 22% from its highs. You know what? I’d be a buyer. I bet the company is too.”

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