Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Projected to Announce Earnings on Thursday

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) is projected to release its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5th. Analysts expect Advance Auto Parts to announce earnings of $0.7760 per share and revenue of $2.04 billion for the quarter. Advance Auto Parts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.600-3.300 EPS. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM ET.

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 20th. The company reported $1.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.22. Advance Auto Parts had a return on equity of 9.84% and a net margin of 0.97%. The firm had revenue of $2 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.04 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.69 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down .5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Advance Auto Parts to post $2.95 EPS for the current fiscal year and $3.75 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Advance Auto Parts Stock Performance

Shares of AAP stock opened at $45.61 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.50, a current ratio of 1.75 and a quick ratio of 0.85. Advance Auto Parts has a fifty-two week low of $37.89 and a fifty-two week high of $65.20. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $43.02 and its two-hundred day moving average is $51.57. The firm has a market cap of $2.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.29, a PEG ratio of 0.76 and a beta of 1.07.

Advance Auto Parts Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 23rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 9th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.2%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, October 9th. Advance Auto Parts’s payout ratio is currently 72.99%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

AAP has been the subject of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $49.00 price target on Advance Auto Parts in a research note on Friday, August 21st. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Advance Auto Parts from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Evercore set a $45.00 price objective on shares of Advance Auto Parts in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. Bank of America began coverage on shares of Advance Auto Parts in a research note on Monday. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $42.00 target price for the company. Finally, Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Advance Auto Parts from $59.00 to $50.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 21st. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and three have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Advance Auto Parts presently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $47.61.

Advance Auto Parts News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Advance Auto Parts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Director Cynthia Jamison acquired 19.728 shares through dividend reinvestment, signaling continued participation in the company’s shareholder-return program. However, the transaction is small and is unlikely to materially affect valuation. Advance Auto Parts Director Cynthia Jamison Acquires 19.728 Shares Through Dividend Reinvestment
• Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America began coverage of Advance Auto Parts. The initial coverage could increase institutional attention, although no recommendation or price target was provided in the available report. Bank of America Begins Coverage on Advance Auto Parts
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst comparisons highlight AAP’s more than 4,300-store network and focus on the essential professional repair market. The company is also pursuing a supply-chain transformation to improve service for professional installers and do-it-yourself customers, but the articles contrast this strategy with faster-growing competitors. Advance Auto Parts vs. Five Below: Expand or Revamp? Advance Auto Parts vs. DoorDash
• Negative Sentiment: Rothschild & Co. Redburn downgraded AAP from “neutral” to “sell” and cut its price target from $45 to $32, implying approximately 30% downside from the cited share price. This is the clearest immediate negative catalyst. Rothschild & Co. Redburn Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Recent comparisons with Booking Holdings, Chewy, and Airbnb describe AAP’s revenue as largely flat or slightly declining over recent quarters, while those companies posted stronger growth. The weak top-line trend reinforces concerns about execution and competitive positioning. Advance Auto Parts vs. Booking Holdings

Advance Auto Parts Company Profile

Advance Auto Parts, Inc is a specialty retailer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, and maintenance products. The company serves both do-it-yourself customers and professional repair shops, offering products such as replacement parts, batteries, engine and drivetrain components, filters, fluids, tools, and other automotive supplies.

The company operates through a network of stores, distribution centers, and online channels under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest brands.