AutoZone stock heads into the open after a 1.3% drop to a new 52-week low
Published on 09/10/2026 at 04:30 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
AutoZone stock closed at USD 2,912.16 on the NYSE on September 9, 2026, down 1.3% from its prior close of USD 2,951.61. The shares traded between a day low of USD 2,899.88 and intraday levels near USD 2,912, marking a fresh 52-week low for the auto parts retailer. The move came as AutoZone underperformed the broader market, with the S&P 500 slipping about 0.5% to 7,636.36 on September 9, 2026.
September 9, 2026 in numbers
AutoZone Inc. (ISIN US0533321024, NYSE: AZO) saw its stock price hit a new 52-week low of USD 2,899.88 on September 9, 2026, before closing at USD 2,912.16, compared with a previous close of USD 2,951.61. According to MarketBeat, the shares traded as low as USD 2,899.88 and last traded at USD 2,912.1630 on September 9, 2026, with 17,954 shares changing hands. A separate wrap from Ad-hoc-news cited a market capitalization of USD 47.29 billion as of September 9, 2026 and confirmed the new 52-week low.
The broader market backdrop was negative but less severe than AutoZone’s slide. The S&P 500 closed at 7,636.36 on September 9, 2026, down 0.5% for the session, as reported by MSN. In contrast, AutoZone’s roughly 1.3% decline left the stock trailing the index on the day.
Today’s focus after the target cut
Pressure on AutoZone shares on September 9, 2026 followed a price-target reduction by TD Cowen. As Ad-hoc-news reported on September 9, 2026, TD Cowen lowered its price target on AutoZone while maintaining coverage of the stock, a move that coincided with the shares sinking to a new 52-week low. With the stock now trading below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, as highlighted by MarketBeat, investors today are likely to watch for any further analyst commentary or sector news that could influence sentiment ahead of the open.
