** D.A. Davidson upgrades AutoZone AZO.N to "buy" from "neutral", raises PT to $4,192 from $3,500
** Brokerage says auto parts aftermarket industry trends to be more consistent and resilient in times of economic downturns
** "We believe improving execution and building momentum within the company's brand elevation strategy is set to drive additional market share capture opportunities and margin expansion," D.A. Davidson says
** Adds that co is inflation/tariff beneficiary since higher prices in auto parts space are historically passed through to customers in margin neutral way, with little loss of volume
** Twenty-two of 30 brokerages rate stock "buy" or higher, 7 "hold" and 1 "sell"; median PT is $3,795.5 - data compiled by LSEG
** AZO stock up 11.6% YTD as of last close; it rose ~24% in 2024
(Reporting by Ateev Bhandari in Bengaluru)
((Ateev.Bhandari@thomsonreuters.com;))
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