Net sales for the second fiscal quarter ended February 14, 2026, increased by 8.1% to $4.3 billion compared to $3.952 billion in the prior year. Total Company Same Store Sales increased by 3.3% on a constant currency basis and 5.2% on a reported basis. Domestic Same Store Sales grew by 3.4%, while International Same Store Sales increased by 2.5% in constant currency and 17.1% on a reported basis. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by 137 basis points to 52.5%, primarily due to a 138 basis point non-cash LIFO charge. Operating profit declined by 1.2% to $698.5 million from $706.8 million in the same period last year. Net income for the quarter was $468.9 million, down from $487.9 million in the prior year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) decreased to $27.63 from $28.29 in the second quarter of fiscal 2025. The company repurchased 85 thousand shares of common stock for $310.8 million, with $1.4 billion remaining under the current authorization. Inventory increased by 13.1% year-over-year, driven by growth initiatives and inflation. AutoZone opened 64 net new stores globally during the quarter, including 43 in the U.S., 18 in Mexico, and 3 in Brazil, bringing the total store count to 7,774.