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ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC

Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About 50% of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units for various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub-and-spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$68.9K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>40.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TJX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$121.00</td>
<td>$238.0K</td>
<td>217</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$105.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>621</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PHM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$200.1K</td>
<td>60</td>
<td>502</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>478</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$30.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>364</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$110.4K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>121</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$44.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>105</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$178.2K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>101</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.9K, with a price of $1060.0 per contract. There were 8034 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40578 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 24 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 513 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $51.0 per contract. There were 1634 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7673 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TJX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 3501 contract(s) at a $121.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 48 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $238.0K, with a price of $68.0 per contract. There were 217 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3518 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 290 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $105.1K, with a price of $5255.0 per contract. There were 1270 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 621 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PHM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PHM#NYSE">PHM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 501 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 38 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $200.1K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 60 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 502 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 80 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.7K, with a price of $1175.0 per contract. There were 3340 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 478 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 351 contract(s) at a $39.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 26 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.5K, with a price of $87.0 per contract. There were 1409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 364 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 25 contract(s) at a $255.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.4K, with a price of $4418.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 121 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 171 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.5K, with a price of $445.0 per contract. There were 4678 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 108 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 99 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $178.2K, with a price of $1800.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 101 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Shares of e-commerce, retail, and apparel stocks are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on equities.

Advance Auto Parts shares are trading higher on possible continued strength after the company announced yesterday a growth plan that includes the opening of over 130 new stores.

Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) disclosed that it completed the store closure phase of its transformation plan and is now <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/b44489290/advance-auto-parts-opening-new-stores-after-completing-strategic-optimization-of-u-s-retail-footpr" rel="noreferrer noopener">shifting focus to its returning to growth</a>.
The company stated that as of now, over 75% of its stores are in markets where it holds the No. 1 or No. 2 position by store density, reinforcing its presence in key areas.
With this phase complete, the company plans to open 30 new U.S. locations in 2025 and at least 100 more through 2027, including larger &#8220;market hubs.&#8221;
Notably, since the start of the year, Advance has opened six new stores across Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee, and Virginia, with more locations set to launch in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and Wisconsin in the coming months.
The company is also expanding its market hubs in the Midwest, offering 75,000 to 85,000 SKUs, a significant increase from the 20,000 to 25,000 typically found in its stores.
These hubs are expected to enhance part availability and enable same-day delivery, improving service speed for customers and nearby Advance locations.
Last month, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 loss, which was in line&nbsp;with the analyst consensus estimate and quarterly sales of $2 billion outpaced<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43973611/advance-auto-parts-q4-sales-beat-expectations-but-margins-slide-stock-dips" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the street view of $1.93 billion</a>.
The company disclosed its long-term aim to optimize its supply chain by consolidating distribution centers and opening <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">60 market hubs by mid-2027</a>.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via Invesco S&amp;P Smallcap 600 Pure Value ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RZV#NYSE">RZV</a>) and Invesco Exchange-Traded Fund Trust II Invesco S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Revenue ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWJ#NYSE">RWJ</a>).
Price Action: AAP shares are up 0.27% at $37.64 premarket at the last check Wednesday.
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Advance Auto Parts Accelerates Growth Plan With 130+ New Stores By 2027

Advance Auto Parts Announced Today That It Has Completed The Store Closure Phase Of Its Transformation Plan And Is Entering Its Next Phase Of Returning To Growth

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on Advance Auto Parts. Our analysis of options history for Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 27% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $235,655, and 5 were calls, valued at $202,665.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $35.0 and $45.0 for Advance Auto Parts, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Advance Auto Parts's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Advance Auto Parts's significant trades, within a strike price range of $35.0 to $45.0, over the past month.
<h3>Advance Auto Parts 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742492769_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.33</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$61.0K</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.26</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$50.7K</td>
<td align="right">123</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.47</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$48.9K</td>
<td align="right">120</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.65</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.63</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td align="right">120</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$1.16</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
<td>$41.7K</td>
<td align="right">67</td>
<td>381</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Advance Auto Parts</h3>
Advance Auto Parts Inc is an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installers (professional) and do it yourself (DIY) customers, as well as independently owned operators. The Company's stores and branches offer a range selection of brand names, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and owned brand automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and light and heavy-duty trucks.eds.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Advance Auto Parts, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is Advance Auto Parts Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 712,715, the price of AAP is up by 2.32%, reaching $37.77.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 69 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Advance Auto Parts</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $42.6.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on Advance Auto Parts, maintaining a target price of $40. 
&#x2A; Reflecting concerns, an analyst from Wedbush lowers its rating to Outperform with a new price target of $55. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Truist Securities keeps a Hold rating on Advance Auto Parts with a target price of $34. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Advance Auto Parts, which currently sits at a price target of $44. 
&#x2A; An analyst from BMO Capital has decided to maintain their Market Perform rating on Advance Auto Parts, which currently sits at a price target of $40. 
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Evercore ISI Group analyst Greg Melich maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $37 to $35.

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Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $35

Wedbush analyst Seth Basham reiterates Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $55 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Advance Auto Parts, Maintains $55 Price Target

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $47 to $40.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $40

JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the Neutral rating on Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), with a price forecast of $41.
Yesterday, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 loss, which is in line<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43973611/advance-auto-parts-q4-sales-beat-expectations-but-margins-slide-stock-dips" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;with the analyst consensus estimate</a>. Quarterly sales of $2 billion (down 0.9% year over year) outpaced the street view of $1.93 billion. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter decreased 1.0%.
The analyst maintains a Neutral rating, noting Advance Auto Parts is losing market share, reversing course on pricing, and expecting a margin below 1% in 2024, much lower than its prior long-term target.
The analyst seeks more clarity due to Advance Auto Parts&#8217; ongoing turnaround.
Horvers highlights that Advance Auto Parts anticipates modest macro improvement in the second half of the year.
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The analyst notes that Advance Auto Parts sees strength in filters, fluids, and chemicals, but continued weakness in discretionary categories, which is not expected to improve in FY25.
The slower start to first quarter was attributed to weather, tax refunds, and general softness in its core consumer.
However, management expects seasonal comparisons to ease in the coming weeks and is preparing for when the weather improves.
Horvers now models first quarter and FY25 comps at -2% and +0.6%, respectively.
Horvers highlights that the company expects to achieve a mid-40s GM and a 7% operating margin by 2027, with a strong 2025 gross margin exit rate in Q4.
The analyst models a first-quarter gross margin of 43.8% and a 2025 gross margin of 44.0%.
Price Action: AAP shares are trading higher by 1.41% to $38.25&nbsp;at last check Thursday.
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Is Advance Auto Parts Turning The Corner? Analyst Predicts Slow Recovery And Market Share Losses

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $44.14, with a high estimate of $54.00 and a low estimate of $34.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 6.74%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740679252_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Advance Auto Parts. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scott Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Advance Auto Parts. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Advance Auto Parts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Advance Auto Parts's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Advance Auto Parts's Background</h2>
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About 55% of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining 45% going to the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units conducive to various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub and spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
<h3>Advance Auto Parts: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Advance Auto Parts faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.17% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Advance Auto Parts's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.28%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Advance Auto Parts's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.23% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.05%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, Advance Auto Parts adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 7 Analyst Projections For Advance Auto Parts

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $50 to $44.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $44

BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $45 to $40.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $40

Truist Securities analyst Scott Ciccarelli maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $39 to $34.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $34

Advance Auto Parts shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and expects FY25 comparable store sales to decline.

Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) shares traded lower in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 loss, which is in line <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43968141/advance-auto-parts-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">with the analyst consensus estimate</a>. Quarterly sales of $2 billion (down 0.9% year over year) outpaced the street view of $1.93 billion.
Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter decreased 1.0%.
Adjusted fourth quarter gross profit was $778.6 million, compared with $819.6 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted gross margin in the quarter under review was 39%, lower than 40.7% in the year-ago period.
Adjusted fourth quarter 2024 operating loss was $99.4 million or (5.0)% of net sales, compared with a loss of $31.0 million or (1.5)% of net sales in the prior year quarter.&nbsp;Adjusted operating margin was negatively impacted by 280 basis points of atypical items and certain headwinds in the period.
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&#8220;We remain committed to delivering an improved operating performance in 2025 and making progress toward our FY27 goal of achieving an adjusted operating margin of approximately 7%,&#8221; said Shane O&#8217;Kelly, president and chief executive officer.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $1.869 billion.
Outlook: The company sees FY25 net sales of $8.40 billion-$8.60 billion versus $8.51 billion estimate. Comparable store sales&nbsp;are expected to rise in the range of 0.5% to 1.5%. Adjusted earnings per share are expected in the range of $1.50-$2.50 versus $1.56 estimate.
For the first quarter of FY25, the company projects net sales from continuing operations of approximately $2.50 billion. Comparable store sales are expected to decline by approximately 2%.
In the long term, the company aims to optimize its supply chain by consolidating distribution centers and opening 60 market hubs by mid-2027.
The company will also standardize store operations and improve labor productivity. Additionally, it plans to accelerate new store openings to drive growth.
For FY27, the company sees net sales of approximately $9.00 billion.
Price Action: AAP shares are trading lower by 3.23% to $44.40 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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