Why did Advance Auto Parts (AAP) stock move recently?

On 8/4/2026, Advance Auto Parts moved +5.7% — Advance Auto Parts stock rose with no identifiable company-specific catalyst from recent filings or today's news coverage; it likely moved in line with broader market or sector trends. This is MarketChacha's decoded reason from filings and credible news; it is education, not buy/sell advice.

Is Advance Auto Parts (AAP) overvalued or fairly valued?

MarketChacha shows Advance Auto Parts's valuation in context — a trailing P/E of about 50.2, a forward P/E of about 11.3, a price-to-book of about 1.2 — alongside its revenue and profit growth and whether reported profit converts into operating cash, so you can judge value for yourself. MarketChacha does not issue ratings, price targets, or buy/sell advice.

What is Advance Auto Parts's revenue?

Advance Auto Parts reported revenue of $8.6B for FY2026, with net profit of $44.0M, per official filings.

What is the share price of Advance Auto Parts (AAP)?

Advance Auto Parts last traded at $44.18 (+3.4% on the day), as of 9/4/2026 — a delayed quote shown for education, not investment advice.

Advance Auto Parts

AAP · NYSE · Consumer Discretionary · United States

Snapshot

TickerAAP

ExchangeNYSE

SectorConsumer Discretionary

IndustryAuto Parts

CountryUnited States

CEOMr. Carlos A. Saladrigas CPA

Employees28,274

HeadquartersRaleigh, United States

Websiteshop.advanceautoparts.com

Filings tracked14

About Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. provides automotive aftermarket parts. The company offers batteries and battery accessories; belts and hoses; brakes and brake pads; chassis parts; climate control parts; clutches and drive shafts; engines and engine parts; exhaust systems and parts; hub assemblies; ignition components and wires; radiators and cooling parts; starters and alternators; and steering and alignment parts. It also provides air conditioning chemicals and accessories; air fresheners; antifreeze and washer fluid; electrical wire and fuses; electronics; floor mats, seat covers, and interior accessories; hand and specialty tools; lighting products; performance parts; sealants, adhesives, and compounds; tire repair accessories; vent shades, mirrors, and exterior accessories; washes, waxes, and cleaning supplies; and wiper blades. In addition, the company offers air filters; fuel and oil additives; fuel filters; grease and lubricants; motor oil; oil filters; part cleaners and treatments; and transmission fluid. Further, it provides battery and wiper installation; engine light scanning; electrical system testing, including batteries, starters, and alternators; oil and battery recycling; and loaner tool program services. The company serves professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. It operates stores and independently owned branded stores in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico, and various Caribbean islands primarily under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest trade brands. The company also offers its products online. The company was founded in 1929 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Who owns it

Insiders0.7%
Institutions99.3%
Public & other0.0%

494 institutional holders

Ownership breakdown from public market data.

Top holders

Blackrock Inc.15.48%
Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc13.96%
Pzena Investment Management LLC7.27%
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC6.19%
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP5.07%
Federated Hermes, Inc.4.97%
Vanguard Capital Management LLC4.50%
State Street Corporation4.22%

Largest institutional holders — last updated 6/30/2026.

Forensic scorecard

Latest ROE of 2.0% is on the low side — the business earns a modest return on shareholder capital.

Net margin trend0.3% → 0.5%

Margin has held broadly steady over the period — stable profitability.

Return on equity2.0%

Latest ROE of 2.0% is on the low side — the business earns a modest return on shareholder capital.

Growth qualityrev -3% · PAT 21%

Profit growth is broadly tracking revenue growth — the earnings trend looks operational rather than one-off.

Computed by MarketChacha from reported figures (SEC XBRL). Education, not a rating or recommendation.

What's expected next

Next quarter

Rev $1.9B · EPS 0.45

Est. earnings growth -47.6%

Next fiscal year

Rev $8.7B · EPS 3.89

Est. earnings growth +30.1%

Analyst consensus estimates — not the company's own guidance.

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Financials at a glance

Source: SEC XBRL

Annual

Quarterly · last 6

Revenue (FY2026)

$8.6B

Net margin

0.5%

ROE

2.0%

Revenue CAGR (2y)

-3.4%

Profit CAGR (2y)

+21.1%

EPS (FY2026)

0.73

Net profit (FY2026)

$44.0M

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Why it moved

Aug 4, 2026
Advance Auto Parts stock rose with no identifiable company-specific catalyst from recent filings or today's news coverage; it likely moved in line with broader market or sector trends.
· confidence: low
Jul 27, 2026
No clear company-specific catalyst found in recent filings or credible news coverage for the July 27 move; AAP moved with the broader market or sector.
· confidence: low
Jul 24, 2026
AAP rose with the broader market and auto parts retail sector amid ongoing discussions of potential tariff relief, with no company-specific catalyst or filing reported for July 24.
source 1 ↗source 2 ↗· confidence: low
Jul 23, 2026
AAP fell 3.73% with no company-specific news or filing released today; the move appears to reflect broader sector or market sentiment following prior volatility and a July 16 shelf registration filing.
source 1 ↗source 2 ↗· confidence: low

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Financials

Yearly

Period	Revenue	Net profit	EPS	Net margin	ROE
FY2026	$8.6B	$44.0M	0.73	0.5%	2.0%
FY2024	$9.1B	$-336.0M	-5.61	-3.7%	-15.5%
FY2023	$9.2B	$30.0M	0.50	0.3%	1.2%

Quarterly

Period	Revenue	Net profit	EPS	Net margin
2025Q4	$2.0B	$-1.0M	-0.02	-0.0%
2025Q3	$2.0B	$15.0M	0.25	0.7%
2024Q4	$2.1B	$-6.0M	-0.10	-0.3%
2024Q3	$2.2B	$45.0M	0.75	2.1%
2023Q4	$2.2B	$-62.0M	-1.04	-2.8%
2023Q3	$2.7B	$78.6M	1.32	2.9%

Figures as reported, in reporting currency. Source: SEC XBRL.

Filings & announcements

2026

8-K — Executive/director change, Exhibits
SEC6/26/2026material
8-K — Shareholder vote results, Exhibits
SEC5/22/2026material
8-K — Results of operations, Exhibits
SEC5/21/2026material
10-Q filing
SEC5/21/2026
8-K — Executive/director change, Reg FD disclosure, Exhibits
SEC3/10/2026material
8-K — Results of operations, Exhibits
SEC2/13/2026material
10-K filing
SEC2/13/2026
8-K — Executive/director change, Reg FD disclosure, Exhibits
SEC1/13/2026material

2025

8-K — Results of operations, Exhibits
SEC10/30/2025material
8-K — Executive/director change, Exhibits
SEC10/30/2025material
10-Q filing
SEC10/30/2025
8-K — Material agreement, Results of operations
SEC8/14/2025material
10-Q filing
SEC8/14/2025
8-K — Material agreement, Exhibits
SEC8/5/2025material

In the news

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