AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) Shareholders & Insider Trades
AutoZone shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of AutoZone stock is JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc., with 1.3 million shares (7.68% of the company), worth about $3.75 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 40.7%.
In Q2 2026, 1,327 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $49.80 billion.
Insiders reported 85 transactions in the last two years: 16 sales worth $224.83 million and 3 purchases. The newest one on file is from April 10, 2026 (Graves Earl G Jr, Director).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through April 10, 2026.
AutoZone, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest AutoZone shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. | 1.3 million | 7.68% | $3.8B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 1.1 million | 6.61% | $3.2B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 947,029 | 5.80% | $2.8B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 765,406 | 4.69% | $2.3B |
| State Street Corporation | 718,693 | 4.40% | $2.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 416,591 | 2.55% | $1.2B |
| T. Rowe Price International Ltd. | 400,861 | 2.46% | $1.2B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 398,036 | 2.44% | $1.2B |
| Royal Trust Corporation of Canada | 374,244 | 2.29% | $1.1B |
| Union Investment Institutional GmbH | 294,512 | 1.80% | $881.0M |
As of September 25, 2026.
AutoZone institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 1,327 | – | $49.8B |
| Q1 2026 | 1,342 | 14.8 million | $49.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 1,384 | 15.3 million | $51.7B |
| Q3 2025 | 1,412 | 15.7 million | $67.0B |
| Q2 2025 | 1,355 | 15.9 million | $59.0B |
| Q1 2025 | 1,317 | 15.7 million | $59.7B |
| Q4 2024 | 1,273 | 15.7 million | $50.3B |
| Q3 2024 | 1,231 | 18.2 million | $54.1B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
AutoZone insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graves Earl G Jr | Apr 10, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 3478.72 per share. | $173,936 |
| Murphy John Scott | Mar 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 3377.78 per share. | $13,511 |
| Daniele Philip B. Iii | Mar 31, 2026 | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 3377.78 per share. | $33,778 |
| Jaycox Kenneth E | Mar 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 3377.78 per share. | $3,378 |
| Borninkhof Michelle K | Mar 31, 2026 | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 3377.78 per share. | $10,133 |
| Bedsole Jenna M | Mar 31, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 - 3377.78 per share. | $13,511 |
| Jackson Jamere | Mar 31, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 3377.78 per share. | $3,378 |
| Smith Richard Craig | Jan 23, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 587.13 per share. | $3.5M |
| Smith Richard Craig | Jan 23, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 3700.00 per share. | $21.9M |
| Smith Richard Craig | Jan 16, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 744.85 per share. | $2.4M |
| Smith Richard Craig | Jan 16, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 3500.00 per share. | $11.2M |
| Mrkonic George R Jr | Jan 2, 2026 | Director | Sale at price 3341.97 - 3344.57 per share. | $323,538 |
Newest 12 of 85 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most AutoZone stock?
JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc., with 7.68% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.61%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.80%).
How many institutions own AutoZone stock?
1,327 institutional holdings reports listed AutoZone shares in Q2 2026 worth $49.80 billion.
Are AutoZone insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 16 sales and 3 purchases (85 transactions in all); the newest on file is from April 10, 2026.
