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Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$42.92 -0.75 (-1.72%)
As of 08/28/2026 03:58 PM Eastern

About Advance Auto Parts Stock (NYSE:AAP)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$42.67
$44.03
50-Day Range
$42.37
$62.98
52-Week Range
$37.89
$65.21
Volume
1.31 million shs
Average Volume
2.37 million shs
Market Capitalization
$2.59 billion
P/E Ratio
31.33
Dividend Yield
2.33%
Price Target
$50.19
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) is a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, and maintenance items. The company operates a network of stores and distribution centers across North America, serving both do-it-yourself (DIY) customers and professional service providers. Advance Auto Parts focuses on offering a comprehensive selection of replacement parts, batteries, engine components, and performance products for cars and light trucks.

The company’s product portfolio includes engine oils and lubricants, cooling system components, brake and suspension parts, filters, belts, hoses, and diagnostic tools. In addition, Advance Auto Parts provides specialty products such as collision repair supplies, electrical parts, and performance-enhancing accessories. Its proprietary brands and partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers allow it to cater to a wide range of vehicle makes and models.

Founded in 1932 and headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, Advance Auto Parts has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions. Today the company operates over 4,800 stores and more than 20 distribution centers, serving customers in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its extensive geographic footprint enables fast delivery to both retail and commercial customers in urban and rural markets alike.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Greco, Advance Auto Parts continues to invest in digital capabilities, store optimization, and customer support tools. The company emphasizes data-driven inventory management and professional training programs to enhance service quality for independent repair shops and national account customers. Advance Auto Parts remains committed to innovation in the automotive aftermarket through technology integration and supply chain efficiency improvements.

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Advance Auto Parts Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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96th Percentile Overall Score

AAP MarketRank™: 

Advance Auto Parts scored higher than 96% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 40th out of 488 stocks in the consumer discretionary sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Advance Auto Parts has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.05, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 2 buy ratings, 18 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    Advance Auto Parts has a consensus price target of $50.19, representing about 16.9% upside from its current price of $42.92.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Advance Auto Parts has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Advance Auto Parts' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Advance Auto Parts are expected to grow by 29.63% in the coming year, from $2.97 to $3.85 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Advance Auto Parts is 31.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.20.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Advance Auto Parts is 31.33, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Discretionary sector average P/E ratio of about 47.01.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Advance Auto Parts has a PEG Ratio of 0.69. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Advance Auto Parts has a P/B Ratio of 1.15. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Advance Auto Parts' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    16.68% of the float of Advance Auto Parts has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Advance Auto Parts has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.17.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Advance Auto Parts has recently decreased by 9.37%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Advance Auto Parts pays a meaningful dividend of 2.33%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Advance Auto Parts has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Advance Auto Parts is 72.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Advance Auto Parts will have a dividend payout ratio of 25.97% next year. This indicates that Advance Auto Parts will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Advance Auto Parts' dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Advance Auto Parts has a news sentiment score of 0.62. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.73 average news sentiment score of Consumer Discretionary companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Advance Auto Parts this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    43 people have searched for AAP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 2,050% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    9 people have added Advance Auto Parts to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 350% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Advance Auto Parts insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.77% of the stock of Advance Auto Parts is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    88.70% of the stock of Advance Auto Parts is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Advance Auto Parts' insider trading history.
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AAP Stock News Headlines

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Advance Auto Parts Plunged, But Its Turnaround Is Still Working
Advanced Auto Parts stock fell after weak DIY sales in Q2, but improving margins, cash flow, and analyst and institutional support suggest the decline may be a buying opportunity.
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AAP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Advance Auto Parts' stock was trading at $39.27 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, AAP shares have increased by 9.3% and is now trading at $42.92.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 20th. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.81 by $0.22. The firm's quarterly revenue was down .5% compared to the same quarter last year.
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Advance Auto Parts' top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (15.49%), California State Teachers Retirement System (8.50%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (7.27%) and Maple Rock Capital Partners Inc. (4.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Shane M Okelly, Eugene I Lee Jr, Tammy M Finley, Kristen L Soler, Jeffrey J Jones II, Herman L Word Jr, Brent Windom, Jason Hand and Carla Jean Bailo.
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Shares of AAP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Advance Auto Parts investors own include Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

Record date for 7/24 Dividend
7/10/2026
Ex-Dividend for 7/24 Dividend
7/10/2026
Dividend Payable
7/24/2026
Last Earnings
8/20/2026
Today
8/30/2026
Record date for 10/23 Dividend
10/09/2026
Ex-Dividend for 10/23 Dividend
10/09/2026
Dividend Payable
10/23/2026
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/05/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
Specialty Retail
Sub-Industry
Automotive Retail
Current Symbol
NYSE:AAP
CIK
1158449
Employees
54,007
Year Founded
1932

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$65.00
Low Price Target
$40.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+16.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.05
Research Coverage
21 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$1.37
Trailing P/E Ratio
31.33
Forward P/E Ratio
14.45
P/E Growth
0.69
Net Income
$44 million
Net Margins
0.97%
Pretax Margin
1.50%
Return on Equity
9.84%
Return on Assets
1.83%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.50
Current Ratio
1.75
Quick Ratio
0.85

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.60 billion
Price / Sales
0.30
Cash Flow
$6.81 per share
Price / Cash Flow
6.30
Book Value
$37.37 per share
Price / Book
1.15

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
60,400,000
Free Float
59,935,000
Market Cap
$2.59 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.03

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This page (NYSE:AAP) was last updated on 8/30/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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