Earnings Releases·Nov 5, 2026, 6:31 AM ET

Advance Auto Parts — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Net sales decreased 1.2% year-over-year to $2,012 million in Q3 2026, while adjusted operating income rose to $91 million (4.5% margin) and adjusted diluted EPS reached $0.79, reversing a $0.02 loss in the prior year period.
Full-year 2026 guidance was adjusted to $8,500 million in net sales and $2.75–$3.10 in adjusted diluted EPS, with free cash flow guidance raised to approximately $150 million.
Year-to-date results show a significant turnaround with operating income of $218 million and free cash flow of $109 million, compared to a prior year operating loss of $87 million and negative $277 million in free cash flow.
Strategic progress includes 26 net store openings year-to-date, a declared $0.25 per share cash dividend, and a focus on re-establishing an investment-grade credit rating with an adjusted net debt-to-EBITDAR ratio of 2.2x.