Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) fell 6.1% in the morning session after competitor AutoZone reported first-quarter results that signaled potential weakness across the auto parts retail sector. While AutoZone's net sales grew, its gross margin compressed to 51.0%, and its diluted earnings per share (EPS) declined to $31.04. The drop in profitability for a major industry player raised concerns among investors about sector-wide challenges. This kind of pressure on margins and earnings at a key competitor often suggests that other companies in the same market, like Advance Auto Parts, could face similar headwinds.
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) jumped 2.5% in the morning session after positive sentiment in the auto parts sector was sparked by an analyst's favorable view on competitor AutoZone (AZO). Baird initiated coverage on AutoZone with an Outperform rating. The research firm described AutoZone as an "exceptional business" with strong sales and impressive profitability. Baird also noted that improved parts availability helped drive faster growth in the commercial segment. This positive assessment of a major industry player suggested a healthy market environment, which appeared to lift the shares of peers like Advance Auto Parts.
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Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) fell 7.6% in the afternoon session after several analysts cut their price targets on the stock following the company's third-quarter earnings report, raising concerns about its turnaround plan and future performance.
Auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, but sales fell by 5.2% year on year to $2.04 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $8.58 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.92 per share was 23.4% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
