Federated Hermes reports 3,042,695 AAP shares

Federated Hermes, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,042,695 shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc. common stock, representing 5.06% of the class as shown on the cover pages.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Federated Hermes, Inc. filed a Schedule 13G reporting beneficial ownership of 3,042,695 shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc. common stock, representing 5.06% of the class as shown on the cover pages. The filing lists shared voting and dispositive power of 3,042,695 shares and includes a Rule 13d-4 disclaimer stating the signatories expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of securities held by managed funds.

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Large passive ownership disclosed; voting and dispositive power reported as shared for 3,042,695 shares.

Federated Hermes reports a 5.06% stake in Advance Auto Parts with shared voting and dispositive authority. The filing is presented under Schedule 13G conventions and includes a Rule 13d-4 disclaimer about managed-fund ownership.

Monitor subsequent amendments or Schedule 13D filings for changes in intent or control; timing of additional disclosures is not provided in the excerpt.

Key Figures

Shares reported: 3,042,695 shares Percent of class: 5.06% Reporting period date: 03/31/2026 +2 more

5 metrics

Shares reported 3,042,695 shares Amount beneficially owned reported on cover pages

Percent of class 5.06% Percent of common stock as shown on cover pages

Reporting period date 03/31/2026 Date shown in cover information

CUSIP 00751Y106 Advance Auto Parts common stock identifier

Signees' signature date 04/07/2026 Dates of signatures on the filing

Key Terms

Rule 13d-4, beneficial ownership, dispositive power, shared voting power

4 terms

Rule 13d-4 regulatory

"In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Exchange Act"

beneficial ownership regulatory

"expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities"

Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.

dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00"

Dispositive power is the authority to decide the final outcome of an asset, legal claim, contract, or corporate action — in effect the power to dispose of or resolve something. For investors it matters because whoever holds that authority can determine who gets paid, who controls an asset or vote, and how risks and returns are allocated; think of it like holding the key that lets you lock in the winner or loser in a deal.

shared voting power financial

"Shared Voting Power 3,042,695.00"

Shared voting power occurs when two or more parties jointly have the right to vote or decide how a block of company shares is cast, like co-owners who must agree before moving a piece of furniture. Investors care because who controls voting rights affects board elections, major corporate decisions and takeover outcomes, and shared control can alter regulatory disclosures and the practical influence any holder has over a company’s direction and value.

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What stake does Federated Hermes report in Advance Auto Parts (AAP)?

Federated Hermes reports ownership of 3,042,695 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock, which the cover pages show as 5.06% of the class. The position is disclosed on a Schedule 13G and reflects shared voting and dispositive power for that amount.

Does the Schedule 13G indicate Federated Hermes controls Advance Auto Parts?

No controlling claim is stated; the filing reports shared voting and dispositive power for 3,042,695 shares. The signatories include a Rule 13d-4 disclaimer expressly disclaiming beneficial ownership of securities held by managed funds.

What does the Rule 13d-4 disclaimer in the filing mean?

The disclaimer states Federated Hermes and related parties do not admit beneficial ownership of securities held by managed funds. It clarifies that holdings are reported under Rule 13d-4 mechanics but ownership attribution for managed funds is disclaimed by the signatories.

When was this Schedule 13G filed and which CUSIP is reported?

The filing shows the reporting period date 03/31/2026 on the cover information and identifies Advance Auto Parts common stock with CUSIP 00751Y106. Signatures are dated 04/07/2026 on the submission.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/07/2026 - 07:22 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

00751Y106

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Federated Hermes, Inc.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,042,695.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,042,695.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.06 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 3,042,695.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,042,695.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.06 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

OO

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Exchange Act, Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue declare that this report should not be construed as an admission that any of them is the beneficial owner of the securities held by any of the Managed Funds, and each of Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Thomas R. Donahue

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,042,695.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,042,695.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.06 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Exchange Act, Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue declare that this report should not be construed as an admission that any of them is the beneficial owner of the securities held by any of the Managed Funds, and each of Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Ann C. Donahue

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,042,695.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,042,695.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.06 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Exchange Act, Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue declare that this report should not be construed as an admission that any of them is the beneficial owner of the securities held by any of the Managed Funds, and each of Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

J. Christopher Donahue

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

UNITED STATES

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,042,695.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 3,042,695.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

3,042,695.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

5.06 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IN

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: In accordance with Rule 13d-4 under the Exchange Act, Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue declare that this report should not be construed as an admission that any of them is the beneficial owner of the securities held by any of the Managed Funds, and each of Federated Hermes, Inc.; the Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust; Thomas R. Donahue; Ann C. Donahue; and J. Christopher Donahue expressly disclaim beneficial ownership of such securities.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 4200 Six Forks Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Federated Hermes, Inc.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 1001 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3779
(c)	Citizenship: Pennsylvania
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP Number(s): 00751Y106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: See response to Item 9 on each cover page.
(b)	Percent of class: See response to Item 11 on each cover page.
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 5 on each cover page.
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: See response to Item 6 on each cover page.
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 7 on each cover page.
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: See response to Item 8 on each cover page.
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit "1" Attached
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Federated Hermes, Inc.

Signature:	/s/J. Christopher Donahue
Name/Title:	J. Christopher Donahue, as President of Federated Hermes, Inc.
Date:	04/07/2026

Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust

Signature:	/s/Thomas R. Donahue
Name/Title:	Thomas R. Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust
Date:	04/07/2026

Signature:	/s/Ann C. Donahue
Name/Title:	Ann C. Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust
Date:	04/07/2026

Signature:	/s/J. Christopher Donahue
Name/Title:	J. Christopher Donahue, as Trustee of Voting Shares Irrevocable Trust
Date:	04/07/2026

Thomas R. Donahue

Signature:	/s/Thomas R. Donahue
Name/Title:	Thomas R. Donahue
Date:	04/07/2026

Ann C. Donahue

Signature:	/s/Ann C. Donahue
Name/Title:	Ann C. Donahue
Date:	04/07/2026

J. Christopher Donahue

Signature:	/s/J. Christopher Donahue
Name/Title:	J. Christopher Donahue
Date:	04/07/2026

Comments accompanying signature: SEE EXHIBITS 2 AND 3 ATTACHED Exhibit Information EXHIBIT 1 ITEM 3 CLASSIFICATION OF REPORTING PERSONS EXHIBIT 2 AGREEMENT FOR JOINT FILING OF SCHEDULE 13G EXHIBIT 3 POWER OF ATTORNEY