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Advance Auto Parts

48.47 USD
-2.34
4.61%
At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
48.62
+0.15
0.31%
1 day
-4.61%
5 days
-8.37%
1 month
45.86%
3 months
27.08%
6 months
10.51%
Year to date
0.69%
1 year
-24.18%
5 years
-64.84%
10 years
-69.38%
 

About: Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half 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 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

25% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 5 (+1) [Q1 2025]

1.97% more ownership

Funds ownership: 121.62% [Q4 2024] → 123.59% (+1.97%) [Q1 2025]

7% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 128 | Existing positions reduced: 120

4% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $134M | Put options by funds: $140M

5% less funds holding

Funds holding: 356 [Q4 2024] → 338 (-18) [Q1 2025]

15% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.42B [Q4 2024] → $2.9B (-$520M) [Q1 2025]

21% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 50 | Existing positions closed: 63

Research analyst outlook

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

Low target
$35
28%
downside
Avg. target
$46
6%
downside
High target
$50
3%
upside

10 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
90%
negative
10%
Redburn Atlantic
Sam Hudson
7%downside
$45
Neutral
Upgraded
3 Jun 2025
Roth Capital
Scott Stember
3%upside
$50
Neutral
Maintained
28 May 2025
UBS
Michael Lasser
3%upside
$50
Neutral
Maintained
23 May 2025
DA Davidson
Michael Baker
3%downside
$47
Neutral
Maintained
23 May 2025
B of A Securities
Elizabeth Suzuki
20%downside
$39
Underperform
Maintained
23 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 27 articles about AAP published over the past 30 days

Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Advance Auto Parts Stock?
Investors need to pay close attention to AAP stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Advance Auto Parts Stock?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Is Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Here is how Advance Auto Parts (AAP) and Canada Goose (GOOS) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Is Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Neutral
MarketBeat
1 week ago
3 Stocks Getting Rare Double Upgrades From Analysts
Markets hate uncertainty, which has been the norm in 2025. Tariffs, interest rates, and inflation are driving analysts' expectations.
3 Stocks Getting Rare Double Upgrades From Analysts
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Why Advance Auto Parts Stock Accelerated Nearly 5% Higher Today
An analyst upgrade was the foot on Advance Auto Parts (AAP 4.50%) stock's gas pedal on Tuesday. The company's shares motored nearly 5% higher in price as a result, speeding well past the benchmark S&P 500 index's 0.6% increase.
Why Advance Auto Parts Stock Accelerated Nearly 5% Higher Today
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Why Advance Auto Parts Stock Is Rising Today
Shares of the aftermarket automotive products company Advance Auto Parts (AAP 4.50%) were climbing today after a report released this week showed that demand for used vehicles is rising. If Americans continue to hold on to their older vehicles, it could help spur more auto parts sales.
Why Advance Auto Parts Stock Is Rising Today
Negative
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Advance Auto Parts: Did Earnings Defuse Tariff Concerns?
Navigating today's stock market has become a rough sea of uncertainty and volatility. One week after another, new announcements are made regarding trade tariffs and other potential headwinds that might hit the United States economy in the short term.
Advance Auto Parts: Did Earnings Defuse Tariff Concerns?
Positive
Benzinga
3 weeks ago
Advance Auto Parts Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Strong Q1 Results
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. AAP posted better-than-expected first-quarter financial results on Thursday.
Advance Auto Parts Analysts Increase Their Forecasts After Strong Q1 Results
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Has Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Outpaced Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Here is how Advance Auto Parts (AAP) and Maplebear (CART) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Has Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Outpaced Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Positive
MarketBeat
3 weeks ago
Advance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings Beat
Advance Auto Parts Inc. NYSE: AAP is giving investors a big, beautiful return of over 50% after the company reported a double beat on earnings. The auto parts retailer also said it maintained its full-year forecast despite the uncertain tariff outlook.
Advance Auto Parts Jumps on Surprise Earnings Beat
Neutral
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Advance Auto Parts Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Guidance
Advance Auto Parts (AAP 57.84%) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 22, with net sales of $2.6 billion representing a 7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Management completed a rapid store footprint optimization during the period, delivered a near-breakeven adjusted operating margin, and remains focused on supply chain cost leverage, procurement savings, and pro channel strength through 2025 and beyond.
Advance Auto Parts Reiterates Fiscal 2025 Guidance
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