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bigdickbetss t1_iufqlgh wrote
Well you know what this means... puts on AZO
eayende t1_iufr95k wrote
If it fails earnings sure, never go against the trend
miataowner OP t1_iufrkcc wrote
More exposition:
When the ganeral public either cant afford a new car, cant even get ahold of a new car, or is looking down the barrel of economic doom (rising interest, rising rates, possibility of job losses) then they keep their existing cars longer. It worth noting the median age of the American car is in excess of 12 years now and continues to stretch further.
As such, AZO does their very best sales when the economy is either unstable or in a downturn. Every time the US goes into recession, their sales peak.
And by all accounts, we are expecting a pretty hard economic downturn in the next calendar year.
miataowner OP t1_iufrzmf wrote
On a long enough timescale, humanity isnt sustainable. Name another Fortune company with a >10% CAGR beyond two decades.
Sure, nothing is forever. Given the reason why AutoZone exists (people who cant afford to let a dealer fix their aging car) ita almost entirely aimed straight at economically disadvantaged car owners. Theres a lot of those folks in the US.
miataowner OP t1_iufvewx wrote
Ha! They always seem to slide on the day of an earnings release, nearly every time. Very last earnings call was a beat in growth, beat in EPS, beat in revenue, and yet the stock ate shit for like three days to the tune of like 5-6% IIRC.
If you wanna play puts, do it on earnings announcements.
Wise_Distribution_24 t1_iufw7uc wrote
264 million cash with 8.58 billion current liabilities. -3.8 billion net tangible assets. This one is a diamond handz keeper foar shure.
I just found out where the -3.8 billion net tangible assets went: share buybacks. Share buybacks on debt is another 1001% diamondz handz keeper criteria.
I don't care how big the name, how big the market cap, no company has ever gone bankrupt not having any debt.
Count-demonae t1_iug0wzx wrote
Gotta keep that pos running cause you can't afford a new one...
isucktrading t1_iug27bb wrote
notfrancisard t1_iug56ut wrote
Bruh 4 grand weeklies
Illustrious-Lock9458 t1_iugarxy wrote
60-100k cars? You looking at strictly BMW & Audi? lol GM just announced electric SUV for 23k after rebate..... i still wouldn't buy new just curious what cars you browse
northdancer t1_iugbypm wrote
I'm spending $70k+ on a new Honda pilot. I already have buyer's remorse. It looks like an Astrovan on the inside. I'm in Canada.
Buyatdipandhold t1_iugd9xb wrote
Looks ripe for a crash
therealdonpablo t1_iugfop5 wrote
Was jus about to say time to short this bih
BurnMuFuggaBurn t1_iugg8e4 wrote
I'm in if we can call it gamestop Auto.
azidesandamides t1_iuggls4 wrote
Bro ebay is cheaper same with amazon
azidesandamides t1_iuggpgl wrote
>Gotta keep that pos running cause you can't afford a new one...
Autozone is so much more expensive then online
miataowner OP t1_iugkrgm wrote
Yeah and how have thise two done this year?
azidesandamides t1_iugmdks wrote
All I'm saying is. I get cheaper car parts from ebay...
SHAKE_SLAM_BITE t1_iugoo7r wrote
awww_yeaah t1_iugrjyn wrote
SquareBoss1695 t1_iuguh1g wrote
What an amazing story! You should tell us again!
turbohondaej1 t1_iuguin5 wrote
Most shops buy from them retail business is only part of it. Shops get delivery on same day and can fix most cars same day with parts availability. The only reasons for bad would be supply chain related but even dealers still have stuff on national backorder for years so idk.
Seastorm14 t1_iugw8i7 wrote
Not just people who can’t afford to let a dealer fix their car, those that fucking hate dealerships and refuse to go to them as little as possible. As someone that used to work there years ago believe me people would rather tear their own shit apart because dealers would always just do what they’re known for. Finesse extra charges, or slightly fuck something else up so they come again later when they notice it.
Popular-Pollution-29 t1_iuh2mil wrote
If they sell the ev bolt for 28k I find it hard for them to sell an ev suv for 23k. Most people don't even know the difference between a crossover and a suv.
The electric car rebate isn't a refundable tax credit, and a good portion of people won't get anything for the rebate.
diamondhandedman t1_iuh4gfc wrote
I refuse to take any advice from someone who drives a miata. This was my first car so I know you can't b smarter than me. I realized that car was ridiculous at 18. Also autozone is in every state across the country. There's no more growth. This stock looks like Chipotle.
Illustrious-Lock9458 t1_iuh6i64 wrote
ok still 30k with no rebate lol
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https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/08/business/chevrolet-equinox-ev
Popular-Pollution-29 t1_iuh6oww wrote
Don't give a news story. Give a sticker price at the dealership.
Illustrious-Lock9458 t1_iuh81uz wrote
Ok will do when its released lmao, sounds like you got finessed by a cars salesman dude
Popular-Pollution-29 t1_iuh88o4 wrote
Once before by a few thousand more than what I should have paid. Which might be a little better than you because I doubt you have ever bought a new car.
Illustrious-Lock9458 t1_iuh8yka wrote
You're right I don't like wasting 30-50% value just driving out of a lot.
Popular-Pollution-29 t1_iuh928q wrote
So you buy used cars?
Illustrious-Lock9458 t1_iuha35e wrote
Yes sir, maybe you should watch this guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjFSxdRKhMo&ab_channel=ScottyKilmer
Before you get finessed again.... You could of wasted that money on meme stocks or something cool
Popular-Pollution-29 t1_iuhaqep wrote
I seen some of his videos.
I bought a new chevy Cruze in 2016 for $14,500 out the door. Now that car is worth around $8,000 and a little over a hundred thousand miles on it. Was it better for me to buy that car new or used? Don't get me talking about my 2014 truck I bought new, I could sell it for more than what I bought it for.
A lot of the time it's better to buy a new vehicle at the right price.
FastEddyToronto t1_iuhf60s wrote
What's coming or upon us is NOT a Recession My Brother. People don't Understand Who We are up against and the Only way to make THEM irrelevant is by obtaining SILVER believe it or Nor
fonzwazhere t1_iuhlwd3 wrote
And i can go down the street and get an alternator today. What if they started price matching, what then huh?!?
viperex t1_iuhnv1z wrote
And I'm sure you can get cheaper home renovation material on Amazon but you drive down to Lowes or Home Depot every time
miataowner OP t1_iui1uit wrote
Doesnt this just further reinforce the point of AutoZone? Buying used to conserve money means youre the exact market AZO is targetting.
miataowner OP t1_iui2517 wrote
Turns out America isnt the only place on the planet with an aging car fleet and people who want to keep their cars running.
No more growth, lol...
VisualMod t1_iufq9ft wrote