Advance Auto Parts Posts Q3 Profit

The auto parts retailer reported third-quarter net income of $15 million, compared with a loss a year earlier.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Auto Parts

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Advance Auto Parts reported third-quarter net income of $15 million, or 25 cents per share, compared with a loss in the same period a year earlier. Adjusted earnings, excluding asset impairment and restructuring costs, were 79 cents per share.

Why it matters

The results beat the average analyst earnings estimate of 77 cents per share, though revenue of $2.01 billion fell short of the $2.04 billion analyst estimate. The company also expects full-year earnings of $2.75 to $3.10 per share.

Third-quarter adjusted earnings were 79 cents per share against an analyst average of 77 cents, while revenue of $2.01 billion trailed the $2.04 billion estimate. Shares have risen 29% this year and 5.5% over the last 12 months.

The players

Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts is a Raleigh, North Carolina-based retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories.

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The details

Earnings were adjusted to exclude asset impairment and restructuring costs, and the analyst average was compiled from 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research. For the full year, the company expects revenue of $8.5 billion alongside its $2.75 to $3.10 per share earnings range.

Third quarter 2025: Advance Auto Parts reported a loss in the same period a year earlier.
Third quarter 2026: The company reported $15 million in net income and $2.01 billion in revenue.
November 5, 2026: Advance Auto Parts reported its third-quarter earnings.

Market Landscape

Advance Auto Parts beat the Zacks analyst average on adjusted earnings per share while missing it on revenue, a mixed result against the consensus benchmark. Its 29% share gain this year reflects investor reaction to the quarter against that benchmark.

Drivers who buy replacement parts and accessories may see the company's pricing and inventory decisions reflected in store stock and promotions. The full-year guidance signals the company's expected earnings trajectory for the remainder of 2026.

The takeaway

Advance Auto Parts returned to profit in the third quarter after a loss a year earlier, and its guidance points to continued earnings in 2026. Investors and customers alike can track whether the company sustains that trend in its next reported quarter.