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Advance Auto Parts Inc Financials

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Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated May 21, 2026 Currency USD FYE January

This page shows Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Rhea AI AAP FY2026

Advance Auto Parts shows margin repair, but cash generation still leans on financing rather than the core retail business.

From FY2024 to FY2026, gross margin recovered from 37.5% to 43.4%, which suggests better merchandise economics even though sales stayed under pressure and the store base still could not fully absorb fixed costs. Yet earnings quality remains weak because operating cash flow was -$46M while net income was $44M, so the reported profit did not represent a true cash-based turnaround.

The company entered FY2026 with more near-term flexibility, holding $3.1B of cash and a current ratio of 1.7x. But that liquidity was financed rather than earned, as financing cash flow of $1.5B offset operating cash flow of -$46M, meaning the balance sheet absorbed strain that the retail operation did not.

This is still a thin-buffer operating model: FY2026 gross profit was $3.7B, while SG&A consumed $3.6B. When overhead sits that close to gross profit, there is little room for interest, tax effects, or working-capital swings, which helps explain free cash flow of -$298M.

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Financial Health Signals

Profitability Growth Leverage Liquidity Cash Flow Returns 28 / 100
Financial Profile 28/100

Based on FY2026 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →

Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Advance Auto Parts Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.

Profitability
17

Advance Auto Parts Inc has an operating margin of -0.5%, meaning the company retains $-1 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 17/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -7.8% the prior year.

Growth
28

Advance Auto Parts Inc's revenue declined 5.4% year-over-year, from $9.1B to $8.6B. This contraction results in a growth score of 28/100.

Leverage
70

Advance Auto Parts Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 1.55, meaning only $1.55 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 70/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity
31

Advance Auto Parts Inc's current ratio of 1.75 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 31/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow
20

While Advance Auto Parts Inc generated -$46.0M in operating cash flow, capex of $252.0M consumed most of it, leaving -$298.0M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 20/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.

Returns
4

Advance Auto Parts Inc generates a 2.0% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 4/100. This is up from -15.5% the prior year.

Piotroski F-Score Neutral
4/9

Advance Auto Parts Inc passes 4 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Low Quality
-1.05x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Advance Auto Parts Inc generates $-1.05 in operating cash flow (-$46.0M OCF vs $44.0M net income). This low ratio suggests earnings are primarily driven by accounting accruals rather than cash generation, which may not be sustainable.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue
$8.6B
YoY-5.4%
5Y CAGR-2.4%
10Y CAGR+2.9%

Advance Auto Parts Inc generated $8.6B in revenue in fiscal year 2026. This represents a decrease of 5.4% from the prior year.

EBITDA
$229.0M
YoY+154.4%
5Y CAGR-24.2%
10Y CAGR-12.5%

Advance Auto Parts Inc's EBITDA was $229.0M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 154.4% from the prior year.

Net Income
$44.0M
YoY+113.1%
5Y CAGR-38.2%
10Y CAGR-19.6%

Advance Auto Parts Inc reported $44.0M in net income in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 113.1% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)
$0.73
YoY+113.0%
5Y CAGR-36.1%
10Y CAGR-18.0%

Advance Auto Parts Inc earned $0.73 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 113.0% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow
-$298.0M
YoY-210.4%

Advance Auto Parts Inc generated -$298.0M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2026, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 210.4% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt
$3.1B
YoY+67.1%
5Y CAGR+49.5%
10Y CAGR+10.9%

Advance Auto Parts Inc held $3.1B in cash against $3.4B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2026.

Dividends Per Share
$1.00
YoY+0.0%
5Y CAGR+33.0%
10Y CAGR+15.3%

Advance Auto Parts Inc paid $1.00 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.

Shares Outstanding
60M
YoY+0.2%
5Y CAGR-2.8%
10Y CAGR-1.9%

Advance Auto Parts Inc had 60M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2026. This represents an increase of 0.2% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin
43.4%
YoY+5.9pp
5Y CAGR-0.4pp
10Y CAGR-6.7pp

Advance Auto Parts Inc's gross margin was 43.4% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 5.9 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin
-0.5%
YoY+7.3pp
5Y CAGR-7.5pp
10Y CAGR-10.7pp

Advance Auto Parts Inc's operating margin was -0.5% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 7.3 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin
0.5%
YoY+4.2pp
5Y CAGR-4.5pp
10Y CAGR-5.5pp

Advance Auto Parts Inc's net profit margin was 0.5% in fiscal year 2026, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 4.2 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity
2.0%
YoY+17.5pp
5Y CAGR-11.7pp
10Y CAGR-23.8pp

Advance Auto Parts Inc's ROE was 2.0% in fiscal year 2026, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 17.5 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending
N/A
Share Buybacks
N/A
Capital Expenditures
$252.0M
YoY+39.2%
5Y CAGR-1.4%
10Y CAGR+2.6%

Advance Auto Parts Inc invested $252.0M in capex in fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 39.2% from the prior year.

AAP Income Statement

Metric Q2'27 Q4'26 Q3'26 Q2'26 Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25
Revenue $2.6B+32.6% $2.0B-3.1% $2.0B+1.3% $2.0B-22.2% $2.6B+29.4% $2.0B-7.1% $2.1B-1.4% $2.2B
Cost of Revenue $1.4B+30.0% $1.1B-4.5% $1.2B+1.7% $1.1B-22.9% $1.5B-10.6% $1.6B+33.0% $1.2B+1.0% $1.2B
Gross Profit $1.2B+35.8% $869.0M-1.4% $881.0M+0.8% $874.0M-21.2% $1.1B+219.6% $347.0M-61.8% $908.0M-4.4% $950.0M
R&D Expenses N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SG&A Expenses $1.1B+34.7% $801.0M-3.0% $826.0M+0.4% $823.0M-26.6% $1.1B+27.8% $878.0M-1.9% $895.0M+0.7% $889.0M
Operating Income $69.0M+56.8% $44.0M+100.0% $22.0M0.0% $22.0M+116.8% -$131.0M+84.0% -$820.0M $0-100.0% $54.0M
Interest Expense N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Income Tax $11.0M+222.2% -$9.0M-800.0% -$1.0M-116.7% $6.0M+103.9% -$155.0M+27.6% -$214.0M-2775.0% $8.0M-38.5% $13.0M
Net Income $24.0M+300.0% $6.0M+700.0% -$1.0M-106.7% $15.0M-37.5% $24.0M+105.8% -$415.0M-6816.7% -$6.0M-113.3% $45.0M
EPS (Diluted) $0.39 N/A $-0.02-108.0% $0.25-37.5% $0.40 N/A $-0.10-113.3% $0.75

AAP Balance Sheet

Metric Q2'27 Q4'26 Q3'26 Q2'26 Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25
Total Assets $11.8B-0.2% $11.8B-1.9% $12.1B+14.4% $10.5B-0.7% $10.6B-1.7% $10.8B-13.4% $12.5B+1.5% $12.3B
Current Assets $7.3B+0.2% $7.3B-3.0% $7.5B+25.0% $6.0B-1.1% $6.1B-1.0% $6.1B-18.0% $7.5B+16.0% $6.5B
Cash & Equivalents $3.0B-5.3% $3.1B-1.6% $3.2B+91.6% $1.7B-0.9% $1.7B-10.5% $1.9B+302.4% $464.5M-3.1% $479.4M
Inventory $3.8B+4.6% $3.6B-1.3% $3.7B+0.1% $3.7B-1.0% $3.7B+3.3% $3.6B-10.6% $4.0B-17.6% $4.9B
Accounts Receivable $402.0M+5.8% $380.0M-21.3% $483.0M-1.8% $492.0M-0.4% $494.0M-9.2% $544.0M-18.7% $668.9M-21.1% $847.6M
Goodwill $600.0M0.0% $600.0M+0.2% $599.0M-0.2% $600.0M0.0% $600.0M+0.3% $598.0M-0.4% $600.2M-39.4% $990.3M
Total Liabilities $9.6B-0.4% $9.6B-2.4% $9.9B+18.3% $8.3B-1.0% $8.4B-2.4% $8.6B-12.6% $9.9B+1.9% $9.7B
Current Liabilities $4.1B-1.7% $4.2B-4.0% $4.3B-8.1% $4.7B-1.3% $4.8B+2.7% $4.7B-16.6% $5.6B+6.4% $5.3B
Long-Term Debt $3.4B+0.1% $3.4B0.0% $3.4B+128.6% $1.5B+0.1% $1.5B-16.7% $1.8B0.0% $1.8B0.0% $1.8B
Total Equity $2.2B+0.7% $2.2B+0.1% $2.2B-0.4% $2.2B+0.3% $2.2B+1.2% $2.2B-16.5% $2.6B-0.3% $2.6B
Retained Earnings $4.2B+0.2% $4.1B-0.2% $4.2B-0.4% $4.2B0.0% $4.2B+0.2% $4.2B-9.4% $4.6B-0.5% $4.6B

AAP Cash Flow Statement

Metric Q2'27 Q4'26 Q3'26 Q2'26 Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25
Operating Cash Flow -$19.0M-126.4% $72.0M+700.0% -$12.0M-124.0% $50.0M+132.1% -$156.0M-113.7% -$73.0M-204.3% $70.0M-17.6% $85.0M
Capital Expenditures $56.0M-39.8% $93.0M+45.3% $64.0M+20.8% $53.0M+26.2% $42.0M-17.6% $51.0M+18.6% $43.0M+4.9% $41.0M
Free Cash Flow -$75.0M-257.1% -$21.0M+72.4% -$76.0M-2433.3% -$3.0M+98.5% -$198.0M-59.7% -$124.0M-559.3% $27.0M-38.6% $44.0M
Investing Cash Flow -$112.0M-9.8% -$102.0M-64.5% -$62.0M-29.2% -$48.0M-77.8% -$27.0M-101.8% $1.5B+3461.4% -$44.0M-7.3% -$41.0M
Financing Cash Flow -$37.0M-76.2% -$21.0M-101.3% $1.6B+10706.7% -$15.0M+11.8% -$17.0M0.0% -$17.0M-13.3% -$15.0M+16.7% -$18.0M
Dividends Paid $30.0M+100.0% $15.0M0.0% $15.0M-6.3% $16.0M+6.7% $15.0M0.0% $15.0M0.0% $15.0M-6.3% $16.0M
Share Buybacks N/A N/A $1.0M0.0% $1.0M-50.0% $2.0M+299.2% $501K-49.9% $1.0M-50.0% $2.0M

AAP Financial Ratios

Metric Q2'27 Q4'26 Q3'26 Q2'26 Q1'26 Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25
Gross Margin 45.1%+1.1pp 44.1%+0.8pp 43.3%-0.2pp 43.5%+0.6pp 42.9%+25.6pp 17.4%-24.9pp 42.3%-1.3pp 43.6%
Operating Margin 2.6%+0.4pp 2.2%+1.1pp 1.1%0.0pp 1.1%+6.2pp -5.1%+36.0pp -41.1%-41.1pp 0.0%-2.5pp 2.5%
Net Margin 0.9%+0.6pp 0.3%+0.4pp -0.1%-0.8pp 0.8%-0.2pp 0.9%+21.7pp -20.8%-20.5pp -0.3%-2.4pp 2.1%
Return on Equity 1.1%+0.8pp 0.3%+0.3pp -0.1%-0.7pp 0.7%-0.4pp 1.1%+20.2pp -19.1%-18.9pp -0.2%-2.0pp 1.7%
Return on Assets 0.2%+0.1pp 0.1%+0.1pp -0.0%-0.1pp 0.1%-0.1pp 0.2%+4.1pp -3.8%-3.8pp -0.1%-0.4pp 0.4%
Current Ratio 1.78+0.0 1.75+0.0 1.73+0.5 1.270.0 1.27-0.0 1.32-0.0 1.34+0.1 1.23
Debt-to-Equity 1.540.0 1.550.0 1.55+0.9 0.680.0 0.68-0.1 0.82+0.1 0.690.0 0.69
FCF Margin -2.9%-1.8pp -1.1%+2.7pp -3.7%-3.6pp -0.1%+7.5pp -7.7%-1.5pp -6.2%-7.5pp 1.3%-0.8pp 2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) reported $8.6B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a -5.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) revenue declined by 5.4% year-over-year, from $9.1B to $8.6B in fiscal year 2026.

Yes, Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) reported a net income of $44.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of 0.5%.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) reported diluted earnings per share of $0.73 for fiscal year 2026. This represents a 113.0% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had EBITDA of $229.0M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

As of fiscal year 2026, Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had $3.1B in cash and equivalents against $3.4B in long-term debt.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had a gross margin of 43.4% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had an operating margin of -0.5% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had a net profit margin of 0.5% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

Yes, Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) paid $1.00 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2026.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) has a return on equity of 2.0% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) generated -$298.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a -210.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) generated -$46.0M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had $11.8B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) invested $252.0M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had 60M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2026.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had a current ratio of 1.75 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.55 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had a return on assets of 0.4% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Based on fiscal year 2026 data, Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) had $3.1B in cash against an annual operating cash burn of $46.0M. This gives an estimated cash runway of approximately 815 months at the current burn rate. Cash runway measures how long a company can continue operating before running out of cash, assuming no additional funding.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) has a Piotroski F-Score of 4 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) has an earnings quality ratio of -1.05x, considered low quality (accrual-driven). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) scores 28 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating weak overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

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