Here's a breakdown:
* Publicly Traded: AutoZone's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (AZO).
* Shareholders: Anyone can buy shares of AutoZone stock and become a part-owner of the company. This includes individual investors, institutional investors (like mutual funds and pension funds), and company employees.
* No Single Majority Owner: While some investors might hold a larger stake in AutoZone than others, there's no single individual or entity that owns a majority of the company.
So, in short, AutoZone is owned by the collective group of its shareholders.
