Advance Auto Parts sets 2026 guidance range, shares in focus among US auto retailers
22.06.2026 - 21:57:48 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 21:55.
Advance Auto Parts (US00751Y1064) has 2026 net sales guidance in a corridor between roughly 8.49 billion and 8.58 billion US dollars, according to a June 22 fundamental update that summarizes the group’s full-year outlook for NYSE investors. The range positions the US auto parts retailer alongside peers AutoZone and O’Reilly Automotive in a sector where execution and pricing remain central themes.
What recent analysis highlights
A June 22 equity review describes Advance Auto Parts with an unchanged 70 dollar per share valuation anchor, noting only slight adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, margin and P/E assumptions while reiterating the importance of meeting the new 2026 guidance corridor. The same analysis cites expected net sales between 8.485 billion and 8.575 billion dollars for 2026, framing this as the benchmark for ongoing restructuring efforts.
The group reported first-quarter 2026 net sales of around 2.61 billion dollars and net income of approximately 24 million dollars, equal to 0.39 dollars earnings per share, according to consolidated financial data. Trailing twelve-month earnings per share stand near 1.12 dollars, underlining that the current guidance assumes a gradual improvement from a still-low profitability base.
How the sector compares this week
Within US automotive aftermarket retail, Advance Auto Parts is frequently compared with AutoZone and O’Reilly Automotive, two peers that have historically delivered higher margins and steadier same-store sales. Market data show AAP shares recently around 60 dollars, broadly in line with a neutral stance from several major houses including UBS, Morgan Stanley, RBC Capital Markets and Truist Securities in May.
Analyst comments compiled in late May emphasize that the operational turnaround at Advance Auto Parts is progressing but still requires stronger revenue momentum versus peers, particularly in a competitive environment shaped by pricing dynamics and DIY versus professional customer mix. A June 17 update on the expansion of a delivery partnership with logistics provider OneRail also underscores management’s focus on last-mile efficiency for professional customers.
All news and analysis on the Advance Auto Parts shares
Key figures, analyst views and background on Advance Auto Parts from recent quarterly updates and sector comparisons.
How Advance Auto Parts makes money
Advance Auto Parts operates a network of retail stores and distribution centers across the United States and serves both DIY consumers and professional repair shops with replacement parts, accessories, tools and maintenance products. Flagship offerings include batteries, engine components, brake parts and fluids, supplemented by services such as store pickup and commercial delivery to garages.
Where the shares trade today
The Advance Auto Parts shares (US00751Y1064) last traded on the NYSE at around 60.10 US dollars as of 2026-06-18, 19:59 Eastern time, according to extended-hours data.
Advance Auto Parts key data at a glance
- Company: Advance Auto Parts Inc.
- ISIN: US00751Y1064
- WKN: 982516
- Ticker: AAP
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-18, 19:59): 60.10 USD
- Market cap: approximately 3.6 billion USD (as of 2026-06-18, based on the latest available share count)
- Sector / industry: Consumer Discretionary / Automotive Retail
- Index membership: not a member of the S&P 500 or NASDAQ-100
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
