AutoZone to Release Third Quarter Earnings on May 26

May 17, 2004

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AutoZone (NYSE: AZO), the nation's leading auto parts retailer, will release results for the third fiscal quarter ended May 8, 2004, before market open on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. The Company will host a one hour conference call on Wednesday, May 26, 2004, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (EDT), to discuss the results of the quarter.

This call is being webcast and can be accessed, along with supporting slides, at AutoZone's website at www.autozoneinc.com . Investors may also listen to the call via the phone by dialing (210) 234-0004. In addition, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (402) 220-4124 through Wednesday, June 2, 2004 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT).

About AutoZone:

As of February 14, 2004, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and accessories through 3,299 AutoZone stores in 48 states plus the District of Columbia in the U.S. and 55 AutoZone stores in Mexico and also sells the ALLDATA brand automotive diagnostic and repair software. On the web, AutoZone sells diagnostic and repair information and auto and light truck parts through www.autozone.com .

SOURCE  AutoZone, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Ray Pohlman, +1-901-495-7962, or
ray.pohlman@autozone.com, or financial, Brian Campbell, +1-901-495-7005, or
brian.campbell@autozone.com