AUTOZONE INC

For the period ended Aug 29, 2026. Filed Oct 26, 2026.

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FY2026 · Filed Oct 26, 2026

AZO$3,217.44-1.0%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026

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Item 8. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

AutoZone, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


· · Year Ended
· · · August 29, · · August 30, · · August 31,
· · · 2026 · · 2025 · · 2024
(in thousands) · · · (52 weeks) · · (52 weeks) · · (53 weeks)

Cash flows from operating activities: · · · · · · · ·
Net income	$2,572,777	$2,498,247	$2,662,427
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment	684,265	613,199	549,755
Other non-cash charges (income)	192,000	64,000	(40,000)
Amortization of debt origination fees	12,549	12,840	11,988
Deferred income taxes	(187,845)	115,389	(254,393)
Share-based compensation expense	136,804	124,717	106,246
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(75,037)	(118,606)	(38,282)
Merchandise inventories	(832,799)	(893,908)	(453,101)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	458,552	657,408	244,134
Income taxes	261,715	68,447	296,398
Other, net	26,136	(24,396)	(81,056)
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,249,117	3,117,337	3,004,116

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(1,433,587)	(1,327,257)	(1,072,696)
Purchase of marketable debt securities	(40,960)	(64,504)	(38,757)
Proceeds from sale of marketable debt securities	28,404	63,326	40,849
Net investment in tax credit equity investments	(24,045)	(111,815)	(227,494)
Other, net	25,822	39,820	11,592
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,444,366)	(1,400,430)	(1,286,506)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from (repayments of) commercial paper	276,400	168,600	(629,600)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	850,000	500,000	2,300,000
Repayment of debt	(850,000)	(900,000)	(300,000)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock	95,874	172,297	176,236
Purchase of treasury stock	(2,013,195)	(1,578,186)	(3,140,917)
Repayment of principal portion of finance lease liabilities	(109,010)	(96,154)	(85,258)
Other, net	(18,401)	(13,376)	(4,197)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,768,332)	(1,746,819)	(1,683,736)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	17,893	3,543	(12,756)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	54,312	(26,369)	21,118
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	271,803	298,172	277,054
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$326,115	$271,803	$298,172

Supplemental cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of interest cost capitalized	$413,463	$413,026	$353,819
Income taxes paid	$312,249	$313,488	$437,552
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities	$121,433	$95,759	$196,112
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$698,867	$533,197	$415,212

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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