Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)

In the past six months (July 2025 - January 2026), Advance Auto Parts' stock price has experienced significant volatility, declining 31.58% over the past six months as of January 12, 2026. Key events impacting the stock include the Q3 2025 earnings report, which beat estimates despite a sales decline, the sale of Worldpac for approximately $1.5 billion, the appointment of Ronald Gilbert as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, store closures and restructuring, turnaround efforts and volatility, a dividend declaration, and the appointment of Richard A. Johnson to the Board of Directors.

Advance Auto Parts experiences demand seasonality, with a specific mention of 'AAP Seasonality' to identify seasonal patterns. The automotive aftermarket industry can experience seasonality influenced by factors such as weather conditions and holiday travel. The company's focus on both DIY and professional customers suggests a relatively stable demand for essential maintenance and repair parts throughout the year, though certain product categories may see seasonal spikes.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) is an American automotive aftermarket parts provider, headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, operating in the Retail-Wholesale sector, specifically in the Auto Parts Retail industry, serving professional installers, DIY customers, and independently owned operators. The company offers a wide range of automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items for various vehicles under brand names such as Advance Auto Parts and Carquest, and provides commercial programs with dedicated account managers, customized billing options, and professional-grade tools for rent, alongside a fleet of commercial delivery vehicles. In early 2026, Advance Auto Parts is launching a new private-label oil and fluids brand called ARGOS.

Advance Auto Parts operates across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As of October 2025, the company had 4,297 stores primarily in the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. It also serves approximately 814 to 1,138 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations, Mexico, and various Caribbean islands. The company's stores are typically found in smaller towns and more rural areas, with a strong presence in the Eastern U.S.

In the past year, Advance Auto Parts has received positive recognition for its brand, including rankings in Forbes' America's Best Companies, Best-In-State Companies, Most Trusted Companies in America, and Best Customer Service lists. Recent events that could affect reputation include the launch of the ARGOS brand, the Vendor Partner of the Year Award given to OSRAM Sylvania Inc., turnaround efforts and customer experience improvements, and store closures.

Advance Auto Parts is a publicly traded company with ownership distributed among many shareholders, primarily institutional investors. As of January 2, 2026, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. had 708 institutional owners and shareholders holding a total of 90,712,370 shares. Major institutional owners include BlackRock, Inc., The Vanguard Group, Inc., Price T Rowe Associates Inc /md/, Pzena Investment Management, LLC, and Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. Nicholas F. Taubman is noted as the largest individual Advance Auto Parts shareholder, owning 3.90 million shares, representing 6.49% of the company.