2/28/2023 12:32:14 PM - Hovering near its all-time high. Reported Feb '23 quarterly earnings +16% on +10% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Quarterly earnings have been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,365 top-rated mutual funds.
2/10/2023 12:25:48 PM - Rebounding from below its 50 DMA line toward its all-time high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported Nov '22 quarterly earnings +9% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made steady progress after noted 9/20/22 as it tested its 200 DMA line. Quarterly earnings has been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,373 top-rated mutual funds.
12/6/2022 12:03:51 PM - Gapped down today, abruptly retreating near its 50 DMA line ($2,390). Reported Nov '22 quarterly earnings +9% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Made steady progress after last noted 9/20/22 as it tested its 200 DMA line. Quarterly earnings has been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,356 top-rated mutual funds.
9/20/2022 12:33:34 PM - Reported Aug '22 quarterly earnings +17% on +9% sales revenues versus the year ago period. Met resistance after slumping below its 50 DMA line and tested its 200 DMA line with a big loss backed by heavy volume as the prior mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported Feb and May '22 quarterly earnings below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,293 top-rated mutual funds."
9/19/2022 12:31:32 PM - Met resistance after slumping below its 50 DMA line and testing its 200 DMA line with today's loss backed by above average volume. Reported Feb and May '22 quarterly earnings below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,293 top-rated mutual funds.
8/24/2022 12:16:44 PM - Gapped down today testing prior highs in the $2250 area. Wedged into new high territory with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume conviction. Reported earnings +9% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2022 versus the year ago period. The 2 prior quarterly comparisons were above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has a strong and steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth history. Already owned by 2,268 top-rated mutual funds.
4/28/2022 12:32:07 PM - Gapped down testing its 50 DMA line ($2,004.71) with today's loss. Wedged into new high territory with gains in recent weeks lacking great volume conviction. Last noted in the 3/16/22 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +47% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2022 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly increases have been above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,109 top-rated mutual funds."
3/16/2022 12:53:12 PM - Rebounding above its 50 DMA line with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Reported earnings +47% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2022 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly increases have been above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,109 top-rated mutual funds.
3/1/2022 12:32:11 PM - Retreating from its all-time high and slumping further below its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Reported earnings +47% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2022 versus the year ago period. Three of the past 4 quarterly increases have been above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,094 top-rated mutual funds.
2/10/2022 12:18:43 PM - Gapped down retreating from its all-time high and violating its 50 DMA line with today's volume-driven loss. Last noted with caution in the 12/07/21 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +38%% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,002 top-rated mutual funds."
12/7/2021 12:24:43 PM - Hitting a new all-time high with today's big volume-driven gain. Reported earnings +38%% on +16% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2021 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria). It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already owned by 2,002 top-rated mutual funds.
5/26/2020 12:17:25 PM - Rebounded above its 200 DMA line recent gains. Reported earnings -7% on +0% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2020 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,919 top-rated mutual funds.
3/10/2020 12:22:17 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line with volume-driven gains. Reported earnings +8% on +3% sales revenues for the quarter ended February 29, 2020 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 2,023 top-rated mutual funds.
12/11/2019 12:07:10 PM - Hit a new all-time high with a "breakaway gap" on the prior session. Reported earnings +9% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 2,062 top-rated mutual funds.
9/24/2019 1:07:54 PM - Violating its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +13% on +12% sales revenues for the quarter ended August 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 2,050 top-rated mutual funds.
8/13/2019 12:13:33 PM - Sputtering below its 50 DMA line. Last noted with caution in the 5/28/19 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,813 top-rated mutual funds."
5/28/2019 12:23:54 PM - Rebounded and rallied to a new all-time high since last noted in the mid-day report on 5/21/19 near its 50 DMA line while tallying a big gain - "Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,813 top-rated mutual funds."
5/21/2019 12:12:23 PM - Rebounding near its 50 DMA line with today's big gain. Reported earnings +15% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,813 top-rated mutual funds.
2/26/2019 12:19:59 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Reported earnings +29% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2019 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have not been strong and steady above the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) while sub par sales revenues growth is also a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,606 top-rated mutual funds.
12/6/2018 12:10:03 PM - Gapped up on the prior session hitting new 52-week and all-time highs and the mid-day report noted - "Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +34% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,572 top-rated mutual funds."
12/4/2018 12:45:59 PM - Gapped up today hitting new 52-week and all-time highs. Found support near its 200 DMA line in recent months. Reported earnings +34% on +2% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2018 versus the year ago period. Prior quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline (C criteria) and sub par sales revenues growth is a concern. It has shown steady annual earnings (A criteria) growth, Already heavily owned by 1,572 top-rated mutual funds.
10/18/2018 12:29:19 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($763) and slumped near its 200 DMA line ($703) on the prior session. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
10/17/2018 12:22:57 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line ($763) and slumped near its 200 DMA line ($703). The prior mid-day report noted - "Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
10/16/2018 12:36:34 PM - Testing support near its 50 DMA line ($763). Reported earnings +22% on +1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2018 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
12/9/2015 12:18:36 PM - Found prompt support near its 50 DMA line and quickly rallied near its 52-week high with a considerable volume-driven gain. The 12/08/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
12/8/2015 12:19:25 PM - Finding support near its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +14% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended Nov 30, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth, but quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
9/25/2015 12:11:29 PM - Challenging its 52 week high with today's 3rd consecutive gain. Prior mid-day reports cautioned - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
9/23/2015 12:29:29 PM - Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance perched near its 52 week high. The 9/22/15 mid-day report cautioned - "Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
9/22/2015 12:15:31 PM - Perched near its 52 week high. Reported earnings +13% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
8/27/2015 12:10:52 PM - At its 50 DMA line it found prompt support. Prior mid-day reports cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
8/25/2015 12:13:38 PM - Undercut 50 DMA line on the prior sesion then found prompt support. The 8/13/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
8/24/2015 1:05:44 PM - Undercut 50 DMA line today then found prompt support. The 8/13/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
8/13/2015 12:27:02 PM - Spiking to a new 52-week high with today's 5th consecutive gain. Reported earnings +13% on +6% sales revenues for the quarter ended May 31, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
5/27/2015 12:22:05 PM - Making its 2nd consecutive mid-day report appearance consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. The 4/06/15 mid-day report cautioned members - "Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
5/26/2015 12:09:11 PM - Consolidating near its 50 DMA line and perched within close striking distance of its 52-week high. Last noted in the 4/06/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
4/6/2015 12:29:22 PM - Hitting another new 52-week high with today's gain. Held its ground and made gradual progress since last noted in the 3/03/15 mid-day report with caution - "Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds."
3/3/2015 12:27:30 PM - Gapped up today hitting a new 52-week high. Reported earnings +16% on +8% sales revenues for the quarter ended Feb 28, 2015 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
12/9/2014 12:35:32 PM - Hitting a new 52-week high with today's gain after reporting Nov '14 earnings news. Reported earnings +8% on -1% sales revenues for the quarter ended Aug 31, 2014 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
3/4/2014 12:13:06 PM - Consolidating near its 52-week high, stubbornly holding its ground in recent weeks. Reported earnings +16% on +5% sales revenues for the quarter ended November 30, 2013 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been below the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds.
5/25/2012 12:24:49 PM - Still sputtering below its 50 DMA line and prior lows since its damaging volume-driven loss on 5/17/12. It made little headway after last noted when hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain in the 4/26/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
5/22/2012 11:59:05 AM - Slumped below its 50 DMA line and prior lows with a damaging volume-driven loss on 5/17/12. It made little headway after last noted when hitting a new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain in the 4/26/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
4/26/2012 11:57:20 AM - Hit a new 52-week high today, trying to rally from an orderly flat base formed above its 50 DMA while staying in a tight trading range since early March. Last noted in the 4/10/12 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
4/10/2012 12:10:41 PM - Perched near its 52-week high, trading in a tight range for the past 5-weeks just above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is already heavily owned by mutual funds. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
4/5/2012 12:11:21 PM - Perched near its 52-week high with above average volume behind today's 4th consecutive small gain after an orderly 5-week flat base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is heavily owned by mutual funds, and the number of top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,118 in Dec '11 to 929 in Mar '12, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
4/3/2012 11:52:58 AM - Small gap up today, approaching its 52-week high with a volume-driven gain after an orderly 5-week flat base above its 50 DMA line. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,117 in Dec '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
2/28/2012 12:00:31 PM - Gapped up today hitting another new 52-week high with a volume-driven gain, extended from any sound base. Reported earnings +24% on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended January 31, 2012 versus the year ago period. It has shown strong annual earnings (A criteria) growth while its quarterly increases have been borderline with the minimum +25% guideline for the C criteria. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,093 in Dec '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
1/20/2012 11:56:59 AM - Inching higher for another new 52-week high today while trading up for a 12th consecutive gain. Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line following a recent "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
1/17/2012 11:49:28 AM - Inching higher for another new 52-week high today while trading up for a 9th consecutive gain. Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line following a recent "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
1/10/2012 11:50:33 AM - Challenging its 52-week high while trading up again today for a 5th consecutive gain. Promptly rebounded above its 50 DMA line following a recent "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Prior mid-day reports noted - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
1/5/2012 12:35:24 PM - Today it is rebounding above its 50 DMA line following a brief pullback or "shakeout" below that short-term average and prior chart lows. Last noted in the 12/09/11 mid-day report - "Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
12/9/2011 12:39:22 PM - Hovering near its all-time high. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Quarterly comparisons show deceleration in its earnings and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 878 in Dec '10 to 1,023 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
12/6/2011 12:25:00 PM - Hovering at its all-time high. Reported earnings +24% on +7% sales revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 2011 versus the year ago period. Its latest quarterly comparisons showed decelerating earnings growth and sales revenues increases. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 879 in Dec '10 to 1,015 in Sep '11, a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
9/22/2011 12:36:01 PM - Pulling back today for a 3rd consecutive loss after steadily rallying into new high territory and getting extended from any sound base. It was noted in recent mid-day reports after testing support near its 200 DMA line in August - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,118 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
9/20/2011 12:24:47 PM - Steadily rallying into new high territory and getting extended from any sound base since noted in the 8/22/11 mid-day report after recently testing support near its 200 DMA line - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,118 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
9/19/2011 12:28:13 PM - Steadily rallying into new high territory and getting extended from any sound base since noted in the 8/22/11 mid-day report after recently testing support near its 200 DMA line - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,118 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
9/16/2011 12:24:19 PM - Steadily rallying into new high territory since last noted in the 8/22/11 mid-day report after recently testing support near its 200 DMA line - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,111 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
8/22/2011 12:20:52 PM - Rallying further above its 50 DMA line today after recently testing support near its 200 DMA line. Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,111 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
8/21/2011 3:36:44 PM - Rebounded above its 50 DMA line after recently testing support near its 200 DMA line. Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, yet top-rated funds owning shares rose from 1,051 in Dec '10 to 1,111 in Jun '11, a somewhat reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
8/11/2011 12:14:12 PM - Tested support near its 200 DMA line this week. As noted in the 6/20/11 mid-day report - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
8/10/2011 11:46:01 AM - Tested support near its 200 DMA line this week. Last noted in the 6/20/11 mid-day report - "Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
6/20/2011 12:06:40 PM - Consolidating above support near its 50 DMA line. Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
6/8/2011 12:27:40 PM - Consolidating above support near its 50 DMA line. Reported +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
5/26/2011 12:12:38 PM - Inching to new all-time highs following a big gap up gain on 5/24/11 after reporting +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Found support near its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
5/25/2011 12:07:27 PM - Inching to a new all-time high today. Gapped up on the prior session after reporting +28% earnings on +9% sales revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2011. Found support near its 50 DMA line. Noted in prior mid-day reports - "Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
5/19/2011 12:24:49 PM - Gapped down today after reporting earnings that missed Street estimates. Trading near its 50 DMA line. Last noted in the 5/05/11 mid-day report - "Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership."
5/5/2011 8:53:27 AM - Holding its ground in a tight range perched at its 52-week high, and no overhead supply remains to act as resistance. It went through a consolidation below its 50 DMA line since last noted in the 12/07/10 mid-day report. Its 4 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. It is heavily owned by mutual funds already, and top-rated funds owning shares fell from 1,105 in Dec '10 to 1,062 in Mar '11, not a reassuring sign concerning the I criteria. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown some leadership.
12/7/2010 12:12:36 PM - Enduring some distributional pressure at its 52-week high this week, it is not near a sound base. Steadily climbed this year, and its 3 latest quarterly comparisons (C criteria) showed earnings increases above the +25% minimum guideline while sales revenues increases were in the +1-13% range and gradually accelerating. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength.
9/22/2010 12:44:35 PM - Rallying today after enduring some distributional pressure at its 52-week high. Steadily climbing this year, it was noted in several mid-day reports in June-July that its earnings increases have been near borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
9/21/2010 12:23:53 PM - Enduring some distributional pressure at its 52-week high after steadily climbing this year. Noted in several mid-day reports in June-July that its earnings increases have been near borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
7/28/2010 12:22:54 PM - Near its 52-week high and steadily climbing this year. Noted in several mid-day reports in June-July that its earnings increases have been near borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
7/23/2010 12:27:41 PM - It recently wedged to new 52-week highs and has been steadily climbing this year. It was noted in several mid-day reports in June that its earnings increases have been near borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
7/15/2010 12:40:13 PM - It recently wedged to new 52-week highs and has been steadily climbing this year. It was noted in several mid-day reports in June that its earnings increases have been near borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great leadership and strong relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
7/1/2010 12:22:34 PM - Overcame early weakness today after pulling back near its 50 DMA line amid widespread market (M criteria) weakness. It has held up well since its considerable gain with heavy volume on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
6/11/2010 12:16:28 PM - Consolidating above prior chart highs and its 50 DMA line since its considerable gain with heavy volume on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
6/10/2010 12:27:38 PM - Consolidating above prior chart highs and its 50 DMA line since its considerable gain with heavy volume on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
6/8/2010 1:04:43 PM - Consolidating above prior chart highs since its considerable gain with heavy volume on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
6/2/2010 12:36:09 PM - Consolidating above prior chart highs since its considerable gain with heavy volume on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
5/27/2010 12:28:49 PM - Consolidating after a considerable gain on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high. Recently found support near its 50 DMA line. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
5/26/2010 12:58:52 PM - Pulling back today after a considerable gain on 5/25/10 for a new 52-week high following a healthy consolidation above is 50 DMA line. Earnings increases have been borderline with the minimum guidelines in the past 3 quarters while sales revenues have increased by only +1-10% in the past 4 quarterly comparisons. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
5/26/2009 12:44:42 PM - Considerable gain today has it ralling above its 50 DMA line. Spent many weeks consolidating gains since its previously noted 3/03/09 "breakaway gap". Earnings increases have been below guidelines, and sales revenues increased by only +8% in the quarter ended Jan 31, 2009. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
5/21/2009 - Modest distributional pressure led to a violation of its 50 DMA line recently, consolidating gains since its previously noted 3/03/09 "breakaway gap". Earnings increases have been below guidelines, and sales revenues increased by only +8% in the quarter ended Jan 31, 2009. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
5/12/2009 12:18:12 PM - Modest distributional pressure led to a violation of its 50 DMA line recently, consolidating gains since its previously noted 3/03/09 "breakaway gap". Earnings increases have been below guidelines, and sales revenues increased by only +8% in the quarter ended Jan 31, 2009. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
4/2/2009 12:10:02 PM - Quietly and steadily rising since its 3/03/09 "breakaway gap", rising to a new all-time high following its latest quarterly financial report. Earnings increases have been below guidelines, and sales revenues increased by only +8% in the quarter ended Jan 31, 2009. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
3/4/2009 12:44:22 PM - Trading up today after an impressive "breakaway gap" yesterday, rising to a new all-time high following its latest quarterly financial report. Earnings increases have been below guidelines, and sales revenues increased by only +8% in the quarter ended Jan 31, 2009. While consumers are fixing their old cars and holding off on new car purchases, AZO and similar players in the auto-repair arena have shown great relative strength. Guidelines of the investment system, however, call for current earnings per share +25% or more, and acceleration in recent quarters is important. Also, quarterly sales should also be up at least +18%, +25% or more and ideally accelerating over prior quarters.
3/3/2009 12:20:11 PM - Gapped up today to a new all-time high after reporting its latest quarterly financials. However, earnings and sales growth history remains below the investment system's guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
3/2/2009 12:58:46 PM - Negatively reversed after hitting a new all-time high on 2/23/09 following a gap up on 2/19/09 for a considerable gain backed by nearly twice average volume. Promptly repaired its 50 DMA line violation after its competitor (ORLY) beat estimates and gave better guidance. Earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/23/2009 12:23:39 PM - Reversed after hitting another new all-time high today. Gapped up on 2/19/09 for a considerable gain backed by nearly twice average volume. Promptly repaired its 50 DMA line violation after its competitor (ORLY) beat estimates and gave better guidance. Earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/20/2009 12:23:07 PM - Hit a new all-time high today after a gap up on 2/19/09 for a considerable gain backed by nearly twice average volume. Promptly repaired its 50 DMA line violation after its competitor (ORLY) beat estimates and gave better guidance. Earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/19/2009 12:31:47 PM - Gapped up today for a considerable gain, promptly repairing its 50 DMA line violation after its competitor (ORLY) beat estimates and gave better guidance. Stalled after reaching a new all-time high on 2/06/09 with a gain backed by above average volume. Earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/18/2009 12:36:30 PM - Violated its 50 DMA line on 2/17/09 with a loss on above average volume. Stalled after reaching a new all-time high on 2/06/09 with a gain backed by above average volume. Earnings and sales growth history is below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/12/2009 12:34:48 PM - Queitly pulling back into its prior base toward its 50 DMA line. Hit a new all-time high with a gain on 2/06/09 with above average volume, however its earnings and sales history are below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
2/6/2009 12:31:56 PM - Hit a new all-time high today which certainly warrants some attention, however its earnings and sales history are below guidelines, making it a sub par candidate. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
10/29/2008 12:56:10 PM - Ralling with lackluster volume in recent weeks, and today's gains have it challenging its 50 & 200 DMA lines. Earnings and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
5/22/2007 12:23:34 PM - "C" and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
5/15/2007 12:18:00 PM - "C" and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.
5/10/2007 12:24:52 PM - "C" and sales history are below guidelines. Current earnings per share should be up 25% or more and in many cases accelerating in recent quarters. Quarterly sales should also be up 25% or more or accelerating over prior quarters.