AutoZone's just-reported third-quarter results placed domestic same-store sales growth at 4.1 percent, locking in the 3.5–4.5 percent outcome with near-certainty as traders incorporated the official figure. Total company same-store sales rose 3.9 percent on a constant-currency basis, supported by an 8.4 percent increase in net sales to $4.8 billion and robust 10.4 percent growth in domestic commercial same-store sales, though DIY comps slowed to 2.2 percent amid cooler weather that tempered demand for seasonal categories late in the period. This outcome aligns with the company's ongoing store expansion—82 new locations added globally—and continued commercial momentum, consistent with the 3.4 percent domestic comp posted in the prior quarter. While the reported number leaves little room for deviation, any subsequent restatement, accounting adjustment, or clarification on constant-currency methodology could theoretically reopen a narrow window for alternative bins.