AutoZone added 78 international stores in fiscal fourth quarter 2026, including 68 in Mexico and 10 in Brazil, bringing its overseas total to 1,168 locations. International same-store sales jumped 10.7% in the quarter, though currency fluctuations accounted for much of the gain. On a constant-currency basis, international same-store sales rose just 1.3%. Mexico now has 1,001 stores, up from 883 a year ago, while Brazil reached 167 locations. The company opened 374 stores globally during fiscal 2026, with international markets accounting for 138 of those openings.

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