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AUTOZONE INC (AZO)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↓ -9
Streak
1Q ▼
Buyers last Q
43%

Smart Money Signals — AZO

Based on 1240 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.
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At the ownership peak (99% of max)

99% of all-time peak
1,240 hedge funds hold AZO right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +11% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+126 new funds entered over the past year (+11% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 43% buying

508 buying670 selling
Last quarter: 670 funds reduced or exited vs 508 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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More new buyers each quarter (+9 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening a new AZO position: 162 → 138 → 145 → 154. A growing influx of new institutional buyers means the asset is still gathering momentum — the consensus hasn't fully saturated yet.
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67% of holders stayed for 2+ years

67% conviction (2yr+) 19% medium 14% new
830 out of 1,240 hedge funds have held AZO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Buying through price weakness — shares +1%, value -20%

Value
-20%
Shares
+1%
Last quarter: funds added +1% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -20%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.
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Steady discovery — ~154 new funds/quarter

105 → 162 → 138 → 145 → 154 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 162 → 138 → 145 → 154. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

68% veterans 12% 1-2yr 20% new
Of 1,271 current holders: 861 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds

49% from top-100 AUM funds
44 of 1240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in AZO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.8
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.8/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Hedge Fund Ownership: AZO

How many hedge funds hold AZO — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of AZO vs. share price

Market Analysis: AZO

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Company Profile: AZO

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Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

132 top-rated funds 21 high-conviction
Consensus
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/ 10
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5.8
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: AZO
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 21 days 1K + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 1271 1287 -1.24%
13F Shares 15M 15M 1.47%
Total Value $50.79B $63.49B -20.01%
New Positions 158 148 +10
Increased Positions 408 481 -73
Closed Positions 169 101 +68
Reduced Positions 540 435 +105
Total Calls 15 23 -34.78%
Total Puts 19 23 -17.39%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.27 1.0 Bearish

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of AZO — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 William B. Walkup & Associates, Inc. 14.20% 6,238 $23.8M
2 Clio Asset Management LLC 7.52% 2,658 $9.0M
3 Pacific Capital Partners Ltd 7.03% 2,108 $7.1M
4 SeaTown Holdings Pte. Ltd. 6.49% 2,934 $9.9M
5 VISION FINANCIAL MARKETS LLC 6.09% 1,846 $6.2M
6 THREADGILL FINANCIAL, LLC 5.31% 5,410 $18.3M
7 KIRR MARBACH & CO LLC /IN/ 4.55% 7,387 $25.0M
8 Silverleafe Capital Partners, LLC 2.85% 2,860 $9.7M
9 Radnor Capital Management, LLC 2.72% 5,444 $18.4M
10 Carmel Capital Management L.L.C. 2.42% 2,501 $8.4M
11 Walter Public Investments Inc. 2.32% 2,874 $9.7M
12 Lakewood Asset Management LLC 2.26% 1,047 $3.5M
13 Cherokee Insurance Co 2.05% 1,600 $5.4M
14 Canoe Financial LP 2.05% 44,461 $150.2M
15 RBA Wealth Management, LLC 1.87% 1,535 $5.2M
16 EAGLE ROCK INVESTMENT COMPANY, LLC 1.87% 3,802 $12.8M
17 Lafayette Investments, Inc. 1.85% 2,704 $9.1M
18 Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC 1.77% 2,582 $8.7M
19 Meadowbrook Advisors Group, LLC 1.74% 869 $2.9M
20 North Growth Management Ltd. 1.71% 3,000 $11K
21 DEROY & DEVEREAUX PRIVATE INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.64% 10,157 $34K
22 Terra Nova Asset Management LLC 1.54% 617 $2.1M
23 Titan Investment Management LLC 1.50% 504 $1.7M
24 DSG Capital Advisors, LLC 1.37% 2,529 $8.5M
25 MOGY JOEL R INVESTMENT COUNSEL INC 1.33% 6,267 $21.2M
Investor Ownership
History
% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — AUTOZONE INC (AZO)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for AZO?

Selling streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds reduced or closed their AZO positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for AZO?

More sellers than buyers — 43% buying: Last quarter: 670 funds reduced or exited vs 508 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for AZO holders?

Elite ownership — 49% AUM from top-100 funds: 44 of 1240 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 49% of total institutional value in AZO. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held AZO?

67% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 830 out of 1,240 hedge funds have held AZO for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.