Advance Auto Parts Inc.
AAP Mid CapConsumer Cyclical · Auto Parts
Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC
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About the Company
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
Advance Auto Parts Inc. Stock at a Glance
Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) is currently trading at $60.80 with a market capitalization of $3.7B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 54.29x, with a forward P/E of 15.17x. The 52-week range spans from $37.89 to $70.00; the current price is 13.1% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +1.2%. The net profit margin stands at 0.51%.
💰 Dividend
Advance Auto Parts Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share, representing a yield of 1.64%. The payout ratio stands at 89.29%. The elevated payout ratio reflects a mature dividend policy.
📊 Analyst Rating
19 analysts rate Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) on consensus: Hold. The average price target is $60.37, implying -0.71% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $35.00 to $70.00.
Advance Auto Parts Inc.: The Investment Case in Detail
Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP) operates in the Consumer Cyclical — specifically Auto Parts — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.
The Bear Case
Revenue growth has slowed to just 1.2%, which is below nominal GDP — the business is no longer outgrowing the broader economy. With a net margin of just 0.51%, the business has little room to absorb cost shocks or pricing pressure — a single bad quarter can swing the company to a loss. A trailing P/E above 50 combined with revenue growth below 20% is a dangerous combination — the market is paying a steep growth multiple for what is, by the data, only moderately fast expansion.
What to Watch Next
- The forward P/E of 15.17x is meaningfully below the trailing 54.29x — analysts expect earnings to step up; the next earnings release is the test.
Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses
No standout strengths in current data.
- –Low profitability (0.51% margin)
- –High valuation multiple (P/E 54.29x)
- –Currently flagged as overvalued
- –High leverage (D/E 255.31)
- –High short interest (29.74%)
- –Negative free cash flow
Technical Snapshot
Price trades above both the 50- and 200-day moving averages, with 50d above 200d — a classic bullish setup (golden-cross alignment).
Risk Profile
The data points to market-like volatility, elevated short interest (29.74%), higher leverage relative to equity.
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