Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) director gains shares through dividend reinvestment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC director Thomas W. Seboldt acquired additional common shares through an automatic dividend reinvestment. On April 24, 2026, he received 24.856 shares of common stock at $58.926 per share as dividends were reinvested rather than paid in cash.
Following this reinvestment, Seboldt directly holds 12,506.498 shares of ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC common stock. This represents a routine, compensation-related increase in ownership rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Seboldt Thomas W
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 24.856 | $58.926 | $1K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 12,506.498 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares acquired: 24.856 shares
Transaction price: $58.926 per share
Shares owned after: 12,506.498 shares
3 metrics
Shares acquired
24.856 shares
Common Stock acquired April 24, 2026 via dividend reinvestment
Transaction price
$58.926 per share
Price used for dividend reinvestment on April 24, 2026
Shares owned after
12,506.498 shares
Direct holdings following the April 24, 2026 transaction
Key Terms
Form 4, Common Stock, dividends, dividend reinvestment
4 terms
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
Common Stock financial
""security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
dividends financial
"acquired in connection with the reinvestment of dividends paid by the issuer"
Dividends are cash payments a company gives to its shareholders from profits or cash reserves, effectively sharing part of its earnings with owners. They matter to investors because they provide a steady income stream, act like an interest or rent payment on owning the stock, and signal management’s confidence in the business—factors that influence total return and share price. Regular or special dividends can change an investor’s income and reinvestment strategy.
dividend reinvestment financial
"acquired in connection with the reinvestment of dividends paid by the issuer"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
FAQ
What did Thomas W. Seboldt report in his latest Form 4 for AAP?
Thomas W. Seboldt reported acquiring 24.856 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock. The shares were obtained on April 24, 2026 at $58.926 per share through dividend reinvestment, increasing his direct holdings to 12,506.498 shares after the transaction.
Was the AAP Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or dividend reinvestment?
The transaction was a dividend reinvestment, not an open-market purchase. Shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock were acquired in connection with reinvestment of dividends paid by the issuer on April 24, 2026, as disclosed in the footnote.
Does the AAP Form 4 indicate any sales or dispositions by Thomas W. Seboldt?
The Form 4 indicates no sales or dispositions. It reports a single acquisition transaction coded as a grant or award, tied to dividend reinvestment, with Seboldt’s share count increasing to 12,506.498 common shares held directly after the transaction.