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Ariana Warden

Research Analyst at Citigroup Inc.

New York, NY, US

Ariana Warden is an Equity Research Associate at Citigroup Global Markets, specializing in equity research since joining Citi in 2023. She supports coverage of companies within the financial sector, utilizing analytical skills to assist senior analysts in evaluating publicly traded firms, though available public data does not specify exact company coverage or individual performance metrics. Prior to Citi, she completed her undergraduate studies, and no prior professional analyst roles have been listed. Her current regulatory credentials, securities licenses, and notable recognitions are not disclosed in available public sources.

Ariana Warden's questions to AUTOZONE (AZO) leadership

Question · Q1 2026

Ariana Warden asked for insights into the merchandise margin performance for the quarter and the outlook for the fiscal year. She also sought clarification on when same-SKU inflation is expected to peak in Q3 as it accelerates sequentially.

Answer

CFO Jamere Jackson reported strong merchandise margin performance, with underlying gross margin up nine basis points excluding LIFO, as merchant actions offset a 34 basis point drag from the faster-growing commercial business. He stated that while a specific peak date for same-SKU inflation wouldn't be provided, continued inflation from vendors and tariffs could add another 1-2 points over the next couple of quarters, impacting same-SKU and average tickets.

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Ariana Warden's questions to RH (RH) leadership

Question · Q1 2025

Ariana Warden, on behalf of Steven Zaccone at Citi, questioned the basis for management's confidence in a second-half sales improvement. She also asked about product margin performance in Q1 and the outlook for the full year.

Answer

Chairman & CEO Gary Friedman attributed the confidence in the second-half outlook to internal models, current business momentum, and the pipeline of new gallery openings. CFO Jack Preston stated that core business product margins were up year-over-year in Q1, and Friedman added that they are expected to be up for the remainder of the fiscal year.

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