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Advance Auto Parts

32.72 USD
-0.59
1.77%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
33.01
+0.29
0.89%
1 day
-1.77%
5 days
0.12%
1 month
-16.55%
3 months
-34.28%
6 months
-8.98%
Year to date
-32.03%
1 year
-55.17%
5 years
-72.94%
10 years
-77.12%
 

About: Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About 50% of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.

Employees: 62,800

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

36% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.51B [Q3] → $3.42B (+$909M) [Q4]

12.83% more ownership

Funds ownership: 108.77% [Q3] → 121.6% (+12.83%) [Q4]

7% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 73 | Existing positions closed: 68

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 119 | Existing positions reduced: 114

4% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $263M | Put options by funds: $252M

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 361 [Q3] → 356 (-5) [Q4]

20% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 5 [Q3] → 4 (-1) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$34
4%
upside
Avg. target
$41
26%
upside
High target
$55
68%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
17%
neutral
83%
negative
0%
Evercore ISI Group
Greg Melich
80% 1-year accuracy
40 / 50 met price target
7%upside
$35
In-Line
Maintained
11 Mar 2025
Wedbush
Seth Basham
50% 1-year accuracy
61 / 123 met price target
68%upside
$55
Outperform
Reiterated
3 Mar 2025
Citigroup
Steven Zaccone
39% 1-year accuracy
7 / 18 met price target
22%upside
$40
Neutral
Maintained
27 Feb 2025
RBC Capital
Steven Shemesh
57% 1-year accuracy
26 / 46 met price target
34%upside
$44
Sector Perform
Maintained
27 Feb 2025
BMO Capital
Tristan Thomas-Martin
46% 1-year accuracy
6 / 13 met price target
22%upside
$40
Market Perform
Maintained
27 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about AAP published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Are Investors Undervaluing Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
3 Stocks to Watch From Auto Parts Retail Industry With Promising Prospects
Auto part retailers like AZO, GPC & AAP are set to benefit from rising demand for replacement parts and expansion efforts.
3 Stocks to Watch From Auto Parts Retail Industry With Promising Prospects
Neutral
MarketBeat
1 week ago
Retail Data Shows Urgency in Auto Parts: These 3 Stocks Could Win
The new economic environment has shifted to a new view lately, especially as the implications of new trade tariffs rolled out by President Trump start to take effect on both the psychology and budget of the consumer. More than that, business owners and managers are now starting to make buying decisions based on the potential impact of these tariffs as well.
Retail Data Shows Urgency in Auto Parts: These 3 Stocks Could Win
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
All You Need to Know About Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
All You Need to Know About Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Rating Upgrade to Buy
Positive
MarketBeat
3 weeks ago
Advance Auto Parts Stock: A Classic Rebound Play in the Making
Advance Auto Parts NYSE: AAP stock can rebound in 2025. The company is working hard to simplify its structure and reposition itself for sustainable, profitable growth centered on improving store metrics and aggressively increasing store count.
Advance Auto Parts Stock: A Classic Rebound Play in the Making
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Up 9.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Up 9.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Positive
Investors Business Daily
1 month ago
Used Cars Love Tariffs. So Do Auto Parts Stocks.
Faced with sticker shock, car buyers are more likely to keep their cars longer. The post Used Cars Love Tariffs.
Used Cars Love Tariffs. So Do Auto Parts Stocks.
Positive
Market Watch
1 month ago
Why AutoZone and Other Car- Part Stocks Are Gaining on Trump Tariffs
Shares of auto-parts retailers are jumping even as car manufacturers tumble in response to President Donald Trump's unexpectedly severe 25% tariffs on foreign autos.
Why AutoZone and Other Car- Part Stocks Are Gaining on Trump Tariffs
Positive
Schwab Network
1 month ago
The Big 3: GOOGL, AAP, AMZN
Tariffs and tech take Joe Tigay's focus on today's Big 3. He talks about why Alphabet (GOOGL) is a buy despite its pullback, Advance Auto Parts' (AAP) rally after the auto tariffs announcement and how Amazon (AMZN) is at the "crossroads" between the American consumer and A.I.
The Big 3: GOOGL, AAP, AMZN
Positive
Fast Company
1 month ago
Advance Auto Parts is opening 30 new stores in 2025 despite Trump tariff threats
Despite swirling economic uncertainty—and tariffs that could hit the auto parts industry particularly hard—one large auto parts retailer is gearing up for expansion. Advance Auto Parts is going to open 30 new locations across the United States by the end of 2025, and aims to open “at least an additional 100 new locations through 2027,” according to a company announcement released on Tuesday.
Advance Auto Parts is opening 30 new stores in 2025 despite Trump tariff threats
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