VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
★ WIDE MOAT STOCKS COMPARISON ★
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Wednesday, December 31, 2025
Stock Comparison
AutoZone, Inc. vs NIKE, Inc.
Compare moat strength, market structure, and segment coverage to understand how each company defends its edge.
AutoZone, Inc.
AZO · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Full stock profile
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View AZO analysisNIKE, Inc.
NKE · New York Stock Exchange
Weighted average of segment moat scores, combining moat strength, durability, confidence, market structure, pricing power, and market share.
Comparison highlights
- Moat score gap: NIKE, Inc. leads (70 / 100 vs 59 / 100 for AutoZone, Inc.).
- Segment focus: AutoZone, Inc. has 2 segments (88% in U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution); NIKE, Inc. has 3 segments (57.8% in Wholesale).
- Moat breadth: AutoZone, Inc. has 6 moat types across 3 domains; NIKE, Inc. has 6 across 4.
Primary market context
AutoZone, Inc.
U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
U.S. automotive aftermarket replacement parts & accessories retail and commercial distribution
United States
DIY consumers; professional repair shops (DIFM)
Retailer and distributor
88%
NIKE, Inc.
Wholesale
Branded athletic & casual footwear/apparel wholesale distribution
Global
Retailers, distributors, licensees
Brand owner / wholesaler
57.8%
Side-by-side metrics
Moat coverage
Shared moat types
AutoZone, Inc. strengths
NIKE, Inc. strengths
Segment mix
AutoZone, Inc. segments
Full profile >U.S. Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution
Competitive
International Auto Parts Retail & Commercial Distribution (Mexico & Brazil)
Competitive
NIKE, Inc. segments
Full profile >Wholesale
Competitive
Direct to Consumer (DTC)
Competitive
Brand licensing & other
Competitive
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