AutoZone sees ‘more normalized’ inflation ahead after quarter of cost pressures

By , Daily Memphian Published: September 23, 2026 4:00 AM CT

Leaders said gas‑driven freight costs hurt results but expect conditions to ease in the new fiscal year.

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AutoZone Inc. Phil Daniele
Noah McLane

Noah McLane

Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed.

Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse reporter for The Daily Memphian.


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