AutoZone opened 39 Mega Hub stores in fiscal 2026, bringing its total to 172 locations, according to the company's Q4 2026 earnings call. The auto parts retailer opened 16 of those in the fourth quarter alone. Separately, management reported that its U.S. distribution center expansion is complete, with two new distribution centers and two direct import facilities now operational.
TL;DR
- -AutoZone opened 39 Mega Hub stores in fiscal 2026, reaching 172 total locations, with 16 of those openings coming in the fourth quarter alone.
- -Management reported that its U.S. distribution center expansion is complete, with two new distribution centers and two direct import facilities now operational.
- -AutoZone said it expects to open over 40 Mega Hubs in fiscal year 2027, and management said it expects commercial program performance to be as strong or stronger as the network expands.
Mega Hub Expansion and Commercial Sales
Mega Hubs are a distinct AutoZone store format. They typically carry over 100,000 SKUs. Each location serves two purposes: generating higher sales within its own footprint and acting as an expanded parts source for surrounding stores. Management reported that commercial programs linked to a Mega Hub sell 16% more annually than other commercial programs across the chain. Roughly 2,000 commercial programs are currently connected to the Mega Hub network.
Average commercial weekly sales per program grew 2.7% versus the prior year's fourth quarter. Management noted that the 172 Mega Hubs are driving growth at an even faster rate than that company-wide figure.
Distribution Infrastructure
AutoZone stated that its U.S. distribution center expansion is complete, with two new distribution centers and two direct import facilities now operational. Locations and build timelines for those facilities were not disclosed on the earnings call.
On technology, management said the company has made investments in scalable, resilient platforms that are now predominantly cloud-based and ready to support what it described as improved customer service, newer technologies, and greater efficiency.
Fiscal 2027 Outlook
AutoZone said it expects to open over 40 Mega Hubs in fiscal year 2027. Management said that as the network expands and connects to more stores, it expects the commercial program performance profile to be as strong or stronger going forward.