El interés en corto de AutoZone da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de AutoZone. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) Bolsa, Informe de interés en corto

AutoZone

AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and in some instances, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.

AutoZone Inc

AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 11.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 22.92%. Currently, AutoZone has a market capitalization of $54.37 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZO: If an investor had bought $100 of AZO stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $283.65 today based on a price of $3239.62 for AZO at the time of writing.
<h3>AutoZone's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736808309_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

News

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In AutoZone 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

AutoZone's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) short percent of float has risen 21.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 333 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.23% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.17 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AutoZone Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736438422_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AutoZone has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AutoZone's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AutoZone's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.83%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

Short Sellers

Short Ideas

How Is The Market Feeling About AutoZone?

Barclays analyst Matthew McClintock maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $3024 to $3585.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

Barclays Maintains Overweight on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3585

Argus Research analyst Bill Selesky maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3560 to $3678.

Argus Research Maintains Buy on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3678

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on AutoZone.
Looking at options history for AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) we detected 9 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 44% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 55% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 6 are puts, for a total amount of $468,490 and 3, calls, for a total amount of $154,960.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $2900.0 and $3300.0 for AutoZone, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of AutoZone stands at 12.0, with a total volume reaching 94.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in AutoZone, situated within the strike price corridor from $2900.0 to $3300.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>AutoZone Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735660824_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$146.7</td>
<td>$146.6</td>
<td>$146.6</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
<td>$219.9K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">26</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$332.5</td>
<td>$325.9</td>
<td>$325.9</td>
<td>$3300.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$328.1</td>
<td>$323.9</td>
<td>$323.9</td>
<td>$3300.00</td>
<td>$64.7K</td>
<td align="right">14</td>
<td align="right">18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$150.6</td>
<td>$146.6</td>
<td>$146.6</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
<td>$58.6K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AZO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$157.6</td>
<td>$146.1</td>
<td>$146.1</td>
<td>$2900.00</td>
<td>$58.4K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AutoZone</h3>
AutoZone operates as a leading retailer of aftermarket automotive parts in the United States. The firm operates more than 6,400 stores domestically, serving both the do-it-yourself and commercial (do-it-for-me) end markets. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, AutoZone manages a wide array of stock-keeping units applicable to numerous vehicle makes and models, providing its consumers with ample product availability. The firm drives traffic by providing superior and convenient customer service as AutoZone's team of knowledgeable staff assists consumers with diagnosing a vehicle's problem, selecting the necessary part for replacement, and in some instances, installation. The company also operates internationally, with 800 stores in Mexico and more than 100 in Brazil.
In light of the recent options history for AutoZone, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of AutoZone</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 17,550, the AZO's price is up by 0.53%, now at $3202.51. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
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Options

Markets

Spotlight on AutoZone: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.71% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.05%. Currently, AutoZone has a market capitalization of $54.40 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZO: If an investor had bought $100 of AZO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $523.53 today based on a price of $3241.25 for AZO at the time of writing.
<h3>AutoZone's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735308014_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning AutoZone Stock In The Last 10 Years

AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 6.97% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 18.07%. Currently, AutoZone has a market capitalization of $56.11 billion. 
Buying $100 In AZO: If an investor had bought $100 of AZO stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $530.29 today based on a price of $3319.11 for AZO at the time of writing.
<h3>AutoZone's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734553813_0_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In AutoZone 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

TD Cowen analyst Max Rakhlenko maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3450 to $3800.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3800

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
<ul>
<li>Stifel analyst Jonathan Block initiated coverage on ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $250. ResMed shares closed at $242.51 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin initiated coverage on AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $3,700. AutoZone shares closed at $3,340.48 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AZO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Patty Kanada initiated coverage on e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $165. e.l.f. Beauty shares closed at $131.51 on Thursday. See how other analysts view this stock.</li>
<li>HSBC analyst Lilyanna Yang initiated coverage on The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $17. AES shares closed at $13.52 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AES/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Bret Jordan initiated coverage on Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GPI#NYSE">GPI</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $500. Group 1 Automotive shares closed at $425.00 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GPI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Initiation

This AutoZone Analyst Begins Coverage On A Bullish Note; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Friday

BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin initiates coverage on AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Outperform rating and announces Price Target of $3700.

BMO Capital Initiates Coverage On AutoZone with Outperform Rating, Announces Price Target of $3700

Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $3450 to $3750.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3750

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3500 to $3900.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3900

Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $3400 to $3450.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3450

Guggenheim analyst Steven Forbes maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3350 to $3750.

Guggenheim Maintains Buy on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3750

Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $3501 to $3753.

Truist Securities Maintains Buy on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3753

Mizuho analyst David Bellinger maintains AutoZone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $3350 to $3600.

Mizuho Maintains Outperform on AutoZone, Raises Price Target to $3600

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Rigetti Computing Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>)
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U.S. stocks traded mixed toward the end of trading, with the S&amp;P 500 falling by around 0.1% on Tuesday.
The Dow traded down 0.02% to 44,393.25 while the NASDAQ rose 0.03% to 19,743.54. The S&amp;P 500 also fell, dropping, 0.06% to 6,049.44.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 2.3% on Tuesday.
In trading on Tuesday, real estate shares fell by 1%.
Top Headline
On Tuesday, AutoZone, Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) reported weaker-than-expected earnings and sales results for its fiscal first quarter.
The company posted earnings per share of $32.52, missing the Street view of $33.76. Quarterly revenues of $4.28 billion (+2.1% year over year) missed the analyst consensus of $4.30 billion.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>Chimerix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMRX#NASDAQ">CMRX</a>) shares shot up 213% to $2.71 after the company announced it will submit dordaviprone for accelerated approval to the FDA for patients with recurrent H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma.</li>
<li>Shares of Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPIX#NASDAQ">CPIX</a>) got a boost, surging 94% to $2.4001 after the company announced the FDA has approved its supplemental new drug application for acetadote.</li>
<li>uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QURE#NASDAQ">QURE</a>) shares were also up, gaining 129% to $16.71 after the company announced an agreement with the FDA on key elements of an accelerated pathway for AMT-130.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
<ul>
<li>CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRVO#NASDAQ">CRVO</a>) shares dropped 77% to $2.34 after the company announced its Phase 2b trial of Neflamapimod failed to meet its key endpoints for the treatment of dementia.</li>
<li>Shares of Yext, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YEXT#NYSE">YEXT</a>) were down 17% to $7.07 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRM#NASDAQ">MRM</a>) was down, falling 46% to $1.52. MEDIROM Healthcare priced its $5 million public offering of 2.86 million American Depositary Shares at $1.75 per ADS.</li>
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Commodities In commodity news, oil traded up 0.7% to $68.84 while gold traded up 1.2% at $2,718.80.
Silver traded up 0.4% to $32.73 on Tuesday, while copper fell 0.1% to $4.2730.
Euro zone
European shares closed lower today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 fell 0.52%, Germany's DAX fell 0.08% and France's CAC 40 fell 1.14%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.38%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.86%.
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Asian markets closed mixed on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.18%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index gaining 2.76%, China's Shanghai Composite Index falling 0.05% and India's BSE Sensex falling 0.25%.
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The U.S. stock market lacked direction on Tuesday morning as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s release of November inflation data, a critical report that could influence the Federal Reserve&#8217;s decision on a potential interest <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/interest-rates">rate cut next week.</a>
Large-cap indices hovered near unchanged levels, while small caps slightly outperformed, with the Russell 2000 up 0.3%. 
Notable strength was seen in discretionary and communication services, buoyed by impressive gains in Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>).
Tesla shares surged 4.7%, bringing the electric vehicle maker within striking distance of its all-time high set in November 2021. Alphabet Inc. rallied 4.9% after the tech giant announced the launch of its Willow quantum chip, which boasts an impressive 105 qubits. 
While some major tech names rallied, the broader tech sector faced headwinds, particularly semiconductors, which were weighed down by weaker-than-expected earnings, disappointing Chinese trade data and lingering concerns over U.S. trade restrictions and tariffs.
The broader iShares Semiconductor ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NASDAQ">SOXX</a>) fell 2.1%, eyeing its worst day since mid November. 
The cryptocurrency market took a negative turn, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) falling 2.8% to trade below $95,000. This followed a 3.7% decline on Monday, signaling mounting pressure in the digital asset space. 
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) plummeted 3.7% after a 7.3% drop on Monday. 
Commodities broadly gained. Gold prices rallied 1.3% as investors sought safe-haven assets, while crude oil gained 0.9%. 
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,399.04</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,431.79</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,049.48</td>
<td>-0.1 %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,366.30</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent120224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) flattened at $604.29.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;held steady at $444.91.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) inched 0.1% lower to $522.16.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.3% to $238.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) outperformed, rising 1.6%; the&nbsp;Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) lagged, down 1.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) saw its stock rise 5.6% after resuming 737 MAX production with 33,000 workers and plans to build 38 planes monthly to fulfill over 4,200 orders. </li>
<li>Oracle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORCL#NYSE">ORCL</a>) fell nearly 8% after slightly missing Street&#8217;s earnings and revenue estimates last quarter. </li>
<li>Other stocks reacting to earnings reports included MongoDB Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), down over 15%, Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TOL#NYSE">TOL</a>), down 6%, AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>), up 1.9% and Ferguson Enterprises Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>), down 9%. </li>
<li>Gamestop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) was 1.7% lower before its third-quarter earnings report, which is scheduled for after the close.</li>
<li>Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBA#NASDAQ">WBA</a>) is negotiating a $7.5 billion sale to Sycamore Partners, sending shares up 27% to $11.20.</li>
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Corporate brass has already laid out counterstrategies to President-elect <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/tariffs">Donald Trump&#8216;s tariff plans</a>. 
The Trump administration is expected to raise tariffs on Chinese imports by an average of 20 percentage points, with non-consumer goods facing hikes as high as 60 percentage points, Goldman Sachs&#8217; Ronnie Walker said in a Tuesday note.
Additional tariffs on auto imports are also expected, along with a 40% chance of a universal 10%-20% tariff on all imports from other countries, the economist said.
Goldman Sachs analyzed discussions over the third quarter and identified three key tactics based on insights from corporate commentary.
Here's how U.S. businesses are bracing for the tariff storm:
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategy 1: Make Customers Pay More</h2>
In dealing with higher import costs, many companies will take the straightforward approach: raise prices.
Major firms like AutoZone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZO#NYSE">AZO</a>) and Best Buy Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>) said they expect to pass tariff expenses directly to customers.
As Goldman Sachs highlighted in its note, Best Buy acknowledged that in previous tariff rounds, costs were &#8220;largely shared between vendors, the company, and ultimately the end customer.&#8221;
Similarly, Traeger Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOK#NYSE">COOK</a>) said, &#8220;Pricing is always a lever… most brands will lean into price to mitigate the downside.&#8221;
Goldman Sachs economists highlighted that tariffs tend to raise prices across the board, with the burden typically landing on consumers. 
&#8220;The&nbsp;experience&nbsp;of the first Trump administration shows that tariffs are largely passed on to consumer prices,&#8221; Walker wrote.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategy 2: Stockpile Imports</h2>
Some companies are racing to get ahead of the tariff curve by stockpiling goods.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) indicated during its third-quarter earnings call that the trend of building up inventories in advance reflects preparation &#8220;for the eventuality of tariffs,&#8221; according to Goldman Sachs. 
Clarus Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLAR#NASDAQ">CLAR</a>) also highlighted that pulling forward purchases before tariffs take effect provides a buffer: 
"Once we get a sense of the timing and magnitude of tariffs, we can adjust purchases to build inventory," Clarus said on its earnings call, according to Goldman Sachs. 
The investment bank added: &#8220;Our global economics team recently&nbsp;collected&nbsp;anecdotal reports that suggest this may already be underway.&#8221;
Port data from China has shown a notable spike in U.S.-bound shipments since the 2024 election. European exporters are also reportedly front-loading shipments to avoid potential tariffs.
Stockpiling is only a temporary fix, as storage and carrying costs can erode margins over time, per Goldman Sachs.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Strategy 3: Reshuffle Supply Chains</h2>
For many companies, shifting supply chains away from tariff-heavy regions like China has become the top long-term solution. 
Over the last seven years, U.S. manufacturers have been reducing dependence on Chinese imports in favor of Mexico and other Asian countries, according to Goldman Sachs.
Goldman Sachs highlighted insights from American Woodmark Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMWD#NASDAQ">AMWD</a>) and Stanley Black &amp; Decker (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWK#NYSE">SWK</a>). 
While American Woodmark has "significantly reduced exposure to Chinese imports," Stanley Black &amp; Decker said it may shift production to &#8220;other parts of Asia, or Mexico.&#8221;
Yet Goldman economists said moving production back to the U.S., a strategy often referred to as &#8220;reshoring,&#8221; still remains unlikely.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Is Reshoring Realistic?</h2>
"It's just not cost-effective," said Stanley Black &amp; Decker. "There's also a labor shortage in the U.S. to consider."
Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COLM#NASDAQ">COLM</a>) added that even with tariffs as high as 40% on some footwear and apparel, the cost differential hasn't spurred increased domestic production.
Despite calls for more domestic manufacturing, evidence suggests the U.S. economy remains deeply reliant on imported goods. 
Over the last decade, imports of foreign intermediate and final manufactured goods have outpaced domestic manufacturing growth, according to Goldman Sachs.
Boot Barn Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOT#NYSE">BOOT</a>) acknowledged the challenge of fully decoupling from China. 
Goldman Sachs highlighted management remarks from Boot Barn Holdings&#8217; third-quarter earnings call: &#8220;We won't move completely out of China, but we've done a good job balancing our exposure.&#8221;
On a more optimistic note, Digi International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DGII#NASDAQ">DGII</a>) revealed contingency plans to relocate manufacturing to U.S.-based facilities if conditions allow. 
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