Advance Auto Parts

AAP

Market cap $3.3B

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Advance Auto Parts remains rated Hold as turnaround progress is visible but not yet sufficient for a Buy. AAP's Q1 2026 showed 3.5% comparable sales growth, with Main Street Pro outperforming and DIY initiatives gaining traction. Margin expansion is real—adj. gross margin up >210 bps y/y and EBIT margin is up 410 bps y/y—but the 7% target remains distant.

O'Reilly and Advance Auto Parts have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

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High rates, energy costs, and supply gaps weigh on auto parts. Yet rising vehicle age keeps demand alive.

RALEIGH, N.C. & ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts and OneRail announced an expanded partnership that will broaden Advance's use of OneRail's delivery orchestration platform.

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Few analysts considered this stock a buy at the start of 2026. The auto parts retailer has seen its stock price jump 44% year to date.

Retail stocks have had a tough year, but a great week. Investors should be selective when deciding to chase the rally.

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