Cliff Asness's AZO Position Overview
Cliff Asness (via Aqr Capital Management LLC) currently holds 101,185 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) worth $432.06 M, representing 0.28% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2012-Q4, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Cliff Asness has maintained a long-term strategic position in AZO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2018, adding 113,597 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2019, reducing 97,761 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Cliff Asness's AutoZone (AZO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AutoZone (AZO) Trades by Cliff Asness
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2012 | +35,294 | Add 0.00% | 35,293 | $354.43 |
| Q2 2013 | +28,781 | Add 0.00% | 28,780 | $423.70 |
| Q3 2013 | +4,146 | Add 14.41% | 32,926 | $422.74 |
| Q4 2013 | +3,446 | Add 10.47% | 36,372 | $477.95 |
| Q1 2014 | +4,531 | Add 12.46% | 40,903 | $537.10 |
| Q2 2014 | +600 | Add 1.47% | 41,503 | $536.25 |
| Q3 2014 | +19,400 | Add 46.74% | 60,903 | $509.66 |
| Q4 2014 | +24,388 | Add 40.04% | 85,291 | $619.12 |
| Q1 2015 | -578 | Reduce 0.68% | 84,713 | $682.16 |
| Q2 2015 | +5,414 | Add 6.39% | 90,127 | $666.90 |
| Q3 2015 | +1,750 | Add 1.94% | 91,877 | $723.83 |
| Q4 2015 | +4,635 | Add 5.04% | 96,512 | $741.91 |
| Q1 2016 | -8,828 | Reduce 9.15% | 87,684 | $796.69 |
| Q2 2016 | -5,362 | Reduce 6.12% | 82,322 | $793.83 |
| Q3 2016 | -9,308 | Reduce 11.31% | 73,014 | $768.35 |
| Q4 2016 | -14,280 | Reduce 19.56% | 58,734 | $789.80 |
| Q1 2017 | -35,637 | Reduce 60.68% | 23,097 | $723.04 |
| Q2 2017 | -10,999 | Reduce 47.62% | 12,098 | $570.42 |
| Q3 2017 | -7,611 | Reduce 62.91% | 4,487 | $595.05 |
| Q4 2017 | +242 | Add 5.39% | 4,729 | $711.36 |
| Q1 2018 | +86,893 | Add 1837.45% | 91,622 | $648.69 |
| Q2 2018 | +113,597 | Add 123.98% | 205,219 | $673.83 |
| Q3 2018 | -32,548 | Reduce 15.86% | 172,671 | $775.70 |
| Q4 2018 | -21,666 | Reduce 12.55% | 151,005 | $838.34 |
| Q1 2019 | +51,775 | Add 34.29% | 202,780 | $1024.12 |
| Q2 2019 | +13,597 | Add 6.71% | 216,377 | $1098.35 |
| Q3 2019 | -97,761 | Reduce 45.18% | 118,616 | $1084.63 |
| Q4 2019 | +18,081 | Add 15.24% | 136,697 | $1184.19 |
| Q1 2020 | -64,290 | Reduce 47.03% | 72,407 | $846.00 |
| Q2 2020 | -1,805 | Reduce 2.49% | 70,602 | $1117.36 |
| Q3 2020 | +9,050 | Add 12.82% | 79,652 | $1165.01 |
| Q4 2020 | +5,819 | Add 7.31% | 85,471 | $1173.59 |
| Q1 2021 | +19,156 | Add 22.41% | 104,627 | $1404.29 |
| Q2 2021 | -25,465 | Reduce 24.34% | 79,162 | $1492.22 |
| Q3 2021 | +26,600 | Add 33.60% | 105,762 | $1697.99 |
| Q4 2021 | -3,981 | Reduce 3.76% | 101,781 | $2083.69 |
| Q1 2022 | -9,647 | Reduce 9.48% | 92,134 | $2044.59 |
| Q2 2022 | -40,724 | Reduce 44.20% | 51,410 | $2119.74 |
| Q3 2022 | +9,168 | Add 17.83% | 60,578 | $2141.92 |
| Q4 2022 | -17,285 | Reduce 28.53% | 43,293 | $2464.48 |
| Q1 2023 | -8,083 | Reduce 18.67% | 35,210 | $2419.66 |
| Q2 2023 | +10,173 | Add 28.89% | 45,383 | $2470.51 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,104 | Add 2.43% | 46,487 | $2539.99 |
| Q4 2023 | -7,146 | Reduce 15.37% | 39,341 | $2570.75 |
| Q1 2024 | +1,460 | Add 3.71% | 40,801 | $3151.65 |
| Q2 2024 | +554 | Add 1.36% | 41,355 | $2948.42 |
| Q3 2024 | +47 | Add 0.11% | 41,402 | $3150.09 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,822 | Add 4.40% | 43,224 | $3177.04 |
| Q1 2025 | -5,735 | Reduce 13.27% | 37,489 | $3812.80 |
| Q2 2025 | +18,484 | Add 49.31% | 55,973 | $3617.65 |
| Q3 2025 | +45,212 | Add 80.77% | 101,185 | $4269.99 |
Cliff Asness's AutoZone Investment FAQs
Cliff Asness first purchased AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in Q4 2012, acquiring 35,293 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Cliff Asness has held AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) for 52 quarters since Q4 2012.
Cliff Asness's largest addition to AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was in Q2 2018, adding 205,219 shares worth $138.28 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Cliff Asness's firm, Aqr Capital Management LLC, owns 101,185 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), valued at approximately $432.06 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) represents approximately 0.28% of Cliff Asness's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Cliff Asness's peak holding in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was 216,377 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2019.