Capital Expenditures for AutoZone (AZO)
According to AutoZone's latest reported financial statements, the company's current capital expenditures (TTM) is $1.44B USD. Capital expenditures (CapEx) are cash outlays for property, plant, and equipment and other long-lived productive assets — reported on the cash flow statement under investing activities. CapEx funds future capacity (factories, data centers, software, machinery), so rising spend can signal investment in growth, while heavy CapEx reduces free cash flow available to shareholders. We display CapEx as a positive amount (the absolute cash outflow); compare with revenue to gauge capital intensity and with total assets for the asset-base context.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$1.44B
YoY change
+23.7%
5Y CAGR
+23.7%
Peak year (2025)
$1.33B
Cumulative capital expenditures
$13.49B
CapEx history chart for AutoZone (AZO) from 1990 to 2025
CapEx history table for AutoZone (AZO) from 1990 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Capital Expenditures | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.33B | +23.7% | ||
| 2024 | $1.07B | +34.6% | ||
| 2023 | $796.66M | +18.5% | ||
| 2022 | $672.39M | +8.1% | ||
| 2021 | $621.77M | +35.8% | ||
| 2020 | $457.74M | -7.7% | ||
| 2019 | $496.05M | -5.0% | ||
| 2018 | $522.25M | -5.7% | ||
| 2017 | $553.83M | +13.3% | ||
| 2016 | $488.79M | +1.7% | ||
| 2015 | $480.58M | +7.0% | ||
| 2014 | $449.23M | +8.4% | ||
| 2013 | $414.45M | +9.6% | ||
| 2012 | $378.05M | +212.4% | ||
| 2011 | $121.02M | -61.6% | ||
| 2010 | $315.40M | +15.9% | ||
| 2009 | $272.25M | +11.8% | ||
| 2008 | $243.59M | +8.5% | ||
| 2007 | $224.47M | -14.8% | ||
| 2006 | $263.58M | -7.0% | ||
| 2005 | $283.48M | +53.3% | ||
| 2004 | $184.87M | +1.4% | ||
| 2003 | $182.24M | +55.4% | ||
| 2002 | $117.24M | -30.7% | ||
| 2001 | $169.30M | -32.2% | ||
| 2000 | $249.66M | -41.7% | ||
| 1999 | $428.30M | -2.0% | ||
| 1998 | $437.20M | +47.0% | ||
| 1997 | $297.50M | +6.2% | ||
| 1996 | $280.20M | +8.6% | ||
| 1995 | $258.10M | +49.2% | ||
| 1994 | $173.00M | +43.4% | ||
| 1993 | $120.60M | +70.3% | ||
| 1992 | $70.80M | +72.3% | ||
| 1991 | $41.10M | +58.7% | ||
| 1990 | $25.90M | — |
CapEx values are taken from AutoZone's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
The 2025 reading of AutoZone (AZO) capital expenditures is $1.33B – grew 23.7% year-over-year.
AutoZone capital expenditures compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is +23.7%, sustaining 5 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak capital expenditures at $1.33B, with the historical low of $25.90M recorded in 1990.
Within Consumer Cyclical, AutoZone (AZO) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for capital expenditures is $3.52B.
AutoZone Capital Expenditures by Year
AutoZone Capital Expenditures 2025: $1.33B
AutoZone capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.33B, grew 23.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
AutoZone Capital Expenditures 2024: $1.07B
AutoZone capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.07B, surged 34.6% from 2023.
AutoZone Capital Expenditures 2023: $796.66M
AutoZone capital expenditures in 2023 was $796.66M, grew 18.5% from 2022.
AutoZone Capital Expenditures 2022: $672.39M
AutoZone capital expenditures in 2022 was $672.39M, grew 8.1% from 2021.
AutoZone Capital Expenditures 2021: $621.77M
AutoZone capital expenditures in 2021 was $621.77M.
See more financial history for AutoZone (AZO).
Sector peers — CapEx
Companies in the same sector as AutoZone, ranked by their latest capital expenditures.
| Company | Capital Expenditures | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $131.82B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited (BABA) | $86.66B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) | $8.53B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) | $3.68B | Consumer Cyclical |
| McDonald's Corporation (MCD) | $3.37B | Consumer Cyclical |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX) | $1.96B | Consumer Cyclical |
| Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) | $322.00M | Consumer Cyclical |
| PDD Holdings Inc. (PDD) | $0 | Consumer Cyclical |
Frequently asked questions
What is AutoZone's capital expenditures?
- Latest reported capital expenditures for AutoZone (AZO) is $1.44B (period ending February 14, 2026).
How has AutoZone capital expenditures changed year-over-year?
- AutoZone (AZO) capital expenditures changed +23.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of AutoZone capital expenditures?
- AutoZone (AZO) capital expenditures compound annual growth rate is +23.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did AutoZone capital expenditures hit its highest annual value?
- AutoZone capital expenditures reached its highest annual value of $1.33B in 2025.
What was AutoZone capital expenditures in 2024?
- AutoZone (AZO) capital expenditures in 2024 was $1.07B.
What was AutoZone capital expenditures in 2025?
- AutoZone (AZO) capital expenditures in 2025 was $1.33B.
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