Joel Greenblatt's AZO Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 3,740 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) worth $16.05 M, representing 0.07% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in AZO, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 28,243 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2017, reducing 27,130 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's AutoZone (AZO) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly AutoZone (AZO) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2013 | +3,503 | Add 0.00% | 3,502 | $423.76 |
| Q3 2013 | +10,610 | Add 302.97% | 14,112 | $422.76 |
| Q4 2013 | -2,531 | Reduce 17.94% | 11,581 | $477.94 |
| Q1 2014 | -5,211 | Reduce 45.00% | 6,370 | $537.05 |
| Q2 2014 | +3,007 | Add 47.21% | 9,377 | $536.21 |
| Q3 2014 | +16,187 | Add 172.62% | 25,564 | $509.66 |
| Q4 2014 | -25,015 | Reduce 97.85% | 549 | $619.31 |
| Q1 2015 | -549 | Sold Out | 549 | $619.31 |
| Q2 2015 | +1,017 | New Buy | 1,017 | $666.67 |
| Q3 2015 | +619 | Add 60.87% | 1,636 | $723.72 |
| Q4 2015 | +1,200 | Add 73.35% | 2,836 | $741.89 |
| Q1 2016 | +11,195 | Add 394.75% | 14,031 | $796.66 |
| Q2 2016 | +830 | Add 5.92% | 14,861 | $793.82 |
| Q3 2016 | +25,945 | Add 174.58% | 40,806 | $768.34 |
| Q4 2016 | +11,136 | Add 27.29% | 51,942 | $789.78 |
| Q1 2017 | -27,130 | Reduce 52.23% | 24,812 | $723.04 |
| Q2 2017 | +28,243 | Add 113.83% | 53,055 | $570.46 |
| Q3 2017 | -10,277 | Reduce 19.37% | 42,778 | $595.12 |
| Q4 2017 | -3,581 | Reduce 8.37% | 39,197 | $711.38 |
| Q1 2018 | +1,935 | Add 4.94% | 41,132 | $648.69 |
| Q2 2018 | +4,702 | Add 11.43% | 45,834 | $670.92 |
| Q3 2018 | -5,500 | Reduce 12.00% | 40,334 | $775.70 |
| Q4 2018 | -9,187 | Reduce 22.78% | 31,147 | $838.35 |
| Q1 2019 | -960 | Reduce 3.08% | 30,187 | $1024.12 |
| Q2 2019 | -13,357 | Reduce 44.25% | 16,830 | $1099.47 |
| Q3 2019 | +2,114 | Add 12.56% | 18,944 | $1084.62 |
| Q4 2019 | -1,923 | Reduce 10.15% | 17,021 | $1191.29 |
| Q1 2020 | -9,466 | Reduce 55.61% | 7,555 | $846.06 |
| Q2 2020 | +2,987 | Add 39.54% | 10,542 | $1128.15 |
| Q3 2020 | -2,336 | Reduce 22.16% | 8,206 | $1177.67 |
| Q4 2020 | -2,156 | Reduce 26.27% | 6,050 | $1185.45 |
| Q1 2021 | -3,281 | Reduce 54.23% | 2,769 | $1404.48 |
| Q2 2021 | -373 | Reduce 13.47% | 2,396 | $1492.07 |
| Q3 2021 | +270 | Add 11.27% | 2,666 | $1698.05 |
| Q4 2021 | +1,720 | Add 64.52% | 4,386 | $2096.44 |
| Q1 2022 | +760 | Add 17.33% | 5,146 | $2044.50 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,467 | Reduce 28.51% | 3,679 | $2149.23 |
| Q3 2022 | +183 | Add 4.97% | 3,862 | $2141.90 |
| Q4 2022 | -2,043 | Reduce 52.90% | 1,819 | $2466.18 |
| Q1 2023 | -52 | Reduce 2.86% | 1,767 | $2458.15 |
| Q2 2023 | +333 | Add 18.85% | 2,100 | $2493.36 |
| Q3 2023 | -266 | Reduce 12.67% | 1,834 | $2539.99 |
| Q4 2023 | -62 | Reduce 3.38% | 1,772 | $2585.61 |
| Q1 2024 | +296 | Add 16.70% | 2,068 | $3151.65 |
| Q2 2024 | +209 | Add 10.11% | 2,277 | $2964.10 |
| Q3 2024 | +1,373 | Add 60.30% | 3,650 | $3150.04 |
| Q4 2024 | +83 | Add 2.27% | 3,733 | $3202.00 |
| Q1 2025 | -569 | Reduce 15.24% | 3,164 | $3812.78 |
| Q2 2025 | +890 | Add 28.13% | 4,054 | $3712.23 |
| Q3 2025 | -314 | Reduce 7.75% | 3,740 | $4290.24 |
Joel Greenblatt's AutoZone Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) in Q2 2013, acquiring 3,502 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was in Q2 2017, adding 53,055 shares worth $30.27 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 3,740 shares of AutoZone, Inc. (AZO), valued at approximately $16.05 M.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) represents approximately 0.07% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in AutoZone, Inc. (AZO) was 53,055 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2017.