Advance Auto Parts — Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Summary

Advance Auto Parts reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $2,012 million, a decrease from the prior year, with comparable store sales declining 1.2% for the quarter before turning positive in the final four weeks. The company generated an adjusted operating margin of 4.5% and over $100 million in free cash flow year-to-date, while raising its full-year 2026 free cash flow guidance to approximately $150 million. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the quarter were $0.79, and the company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share. Full-year 2026 comparable store sales guidance was revised to approximately 1.00%, with adjusted operating income margin expected between 4.00% and 4.30%.