** Shares of auto parts retailer AutoZone AZO.N down 3% at $3,635 after Q1 results miss revenue and profit estimates
** Co posts Q1 sales of $4.63 bln, missing analysts' estimate of $4.64 bln
** Q1 EPS of $31.04, below est. of $32.51, reflecting increased operating expenses
** 26 of 29 analysts rate stock "buy" or higher, three rate it "hold"; median PT at $4,700 - data compiled by LSEG
** Stock up 12.76% YTD, including session moves'
(Reporting by Tharuniyaa Lakshmi in Bengaluru)
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