Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP)
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.
- Symbol
- AAP
- Exchange
- NYSE
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Parts
- Market cap
- $2.47B
- 52 week range
- 37.89 - 65.2
Valuation
- Share price
- $41.10 (close of 2026-09-23)
- P/E (TTM)
- 39.52x
- Price to book
- 1.09x
- Price to free cash flow
- 17.24x
- Enterprise value
- $4.56B
- Book value per share
- $37.62
Price performance
| Period | Change |
|---|
| 1 day | +0.22% |
| 5 days | -5.45% |
| 1 month | -3.48% |
| 3 months | -25.01% |
| 6 months | -19.00% |
| Year to date | +4.58% |
| 1 year | -31.63% |
| 3 years | -28.65% |
| 5 years | -80.80% |
| 10 years | -72.46% |
| All time | +196.11% |
Profitability and growth
- Return on equity
- 2.00%
- Return on invested capital
- -0.50%
- Return on assets
- 0.37%
- Return on capital employed
- -0.56%
- Gross margin
- 43.40%
- Net margin
- 0.51%
- EBITDA margin
- 2.66%
- Revenue growth
- -5.42%
- Net income growth
- 113.10%
- Free cash flow growth
- -210.42%
Cash flow and balance sheet
- Free cash flow yield (TTM)
- 5.80%
- Current ratio
- 1.75x
- Net debt to EBITDA
- 5.47x
Latest reported year
- Period end
- 2026-01-03
- Fiscal year
- 2026
- Revenue
- $8.60B
- Cost of revenue
- $4.87B
- Gross profit
- $3.73B
- EBITDA
- $229.00M
- Net income
- $44.00M
- Earnings per share
- $0.73
- Shares outstanding
- 59.90M
Income statement by year
| Period end | Revenue | Gross profit | Net income | EPS |
|---|
| 2026-01-03 | $8.60B | $3.73B | $44.00M | $0.73 |
| 2024-12-28 | $9.09B | $3.41B | $-336.00M | $-5.63 |
| 2023-12-30 | $9.21B | $3.86B | $30.00M | $0.50 |
| 2022-12-31 | $9.15B | $4.23B | $464.40M | $7.70 |
| 2022-01-01 | $11.00B | $4.92B | $596.62M | $9.32 |
| 2021-01-02 | $10.11B | $4.48B | $493.02M | $7.17 |
| 2019-12-28 | $9.71B | $4.25B | $486.90M | $6.87 |
| 2018-12-29 | $9.58B | $4.22B | $423.85M | $5.75 |
| 2017-12-30 | $9.37B | $4.09B | $475.50M | $6.44 |
| 2016-12-31 | $9.57B | $4.26B | $459.62M | $6.22 |
Margins and returns by year
| Period end | Gross margin | Net margin | Return on equity | Return on capital |
|---|
| 2026-01-03 | 43.40% | 0.51% | 2.00% | -0.50% |
| 2024-12-28 | 37.49% | -3.69% | -15.48% | -13.34% |
| 2023-12-30 | 41.92% | 0.33% | 1.19% | 0.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | 46.27% | 5.08% | 17.87% | 7.11% |
| 2022-01-01 | 44.77% | 5.42% | 19.36% | 10.05% |
| 2021-01-02 | 44.34% | 4.88% | 13.94% | 9.53% |
| 2019-12-28 | 43.82% | 5.01% | 13.72% | 8.26% |
| 2018-12-29 | 44.04% | 4.42% | 11.94% | 12.78% |
| 2017-12-30 | 43.58% | 5.07% | 13.92% | 13.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | 44.48% | 4.80% | 15.76% | 13.29% |
Cash and debt by year
| Period end | Cash | Debt |
|---|
| 2026-01-03 | $3.12B | $3.41B |
| 2024-12-28 | $1.87B | $1.79B |
| 2023-12-30 | $488.05M | $1.79B |
| 2022-12-31 | $270.81M | $1.19B |
| 2022-01-01 | $588.05M | $1.03B |
| 2021-01-02 | $834.99M | $1.03B |
| 2019-12-28 | $418.67M | $747.32M |
| 2018-12-29 | $896.53M | $1.05B |
| 2017-12-30 | $546.94M | $1.04B |
| 2016-12-31 | $135.18M | $1.04B |
Free cash flow by year
| Period end | Free cash flow | Stock-based compensation |
|---|
| 2026-01-03 | $-298.00M | $36.00M |
| 2024-12-28 | $-96.00M | $42.00M |
| 2023-12-30 | $61.00M | $41.00M |
| 2022-12-31 | $337.81M | $46.48M |
| 2022-01-01 | $817.38M | $63.07M |
| 2021-01-02 | $702.11M | $45.27M |
| 2019-12-28 | $596.78M | $37.44M |
| 2018-12-29 | $617.31M | $27.76M |
| 2017-12-30 | $411.05M | $35.27M |
| 2016-12-31 | $263.74M | $20.45M |
Dividend history
- Most recent payment
- 2026-07-10
- Paid in the last twelve months
- $1.00
| Payment date | Dividend per share |
|---|
| 2026-07-10 | $0.25 |
| 2026-04-10 | $0.25 |
| 2026-01-09 | $0.25 |
| 2025-10-10 | $0.25 |
| 2025-07-11 | $0.25 |
| 2025-04-11 | $0.25 |
| 2025-01-10 | $0.25 |
| 2024-10-11 | $0.25 |
Investor relations
Next earnings report
- Next confirmed report
- 2026-10-29
- Consensus EPS estimate
- $0.78
Past earnings dates
| Reported | Fiscal period | EPS estimate |
|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Jun/2026 | $0.81 |
| 2026-05-21 | - | - |
| 2026-02-13 | - | - |
| 2025-10-30 | - | - |
| 2025-08-14 | - | - |
| 2025-05-27 | - | - |
| 2025-05-22 | - | - |
| 2025-02-26 | - | - |
Filings and sources
- Company website
- shop.advanceautoparts.com
- SEC filings
- 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K on EDGAR
- Earnings calendar
- All upcoming reports
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