AAP
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
AAP Q2 2026 earnings
Published Aug 20, 2026
AI summary
- Second quarter net sales were $2.0 billion, essentially flat compared to the same period last year.
- Operating income rose to $101 million from $22 million in the prior year quarter.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share increased to $1.03, benefiting from $0.31 in tariff refunds.
- The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook for sales, operating margins, and free cash flow.
- Management noted that tighter household budgets negatively impacted DIY channel sales.
Results vs analyst consensus
Revenue
Reported
$2.0B
Consensus not captured before release
−0.5% YoY
Adjusted EPS
Reported · Adjusted diluted earnings per share
$1.03
Consensus not captured before release
GAAP EPS: $0.90
Consensus: Yahoo Finance · Q2 2026
Revenue display rounded; difference uses exact result.
Next quarter outlook
$8.48B–$8.57B
full year 2026 revenue guidance
Next-quarter consensus not captured before release.
What to watch
- Comparable store sales decreased 0.5% during the second quarter.
- Adjusted results include $26 million in one-time tariff refunds that boosted earnings per share.
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Source: Advance Auto Parts, Inc. press release · SEC Form 8-K exhibit 99.1