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Bulls say
Advance Auto Parts is facing some headwinds with its comps coming in below expectations, but its gross margins have driven a beat in overall profits. While it missed on comps, its operating profits are ahead of consensus thanks to better gross margins. Overall, the company's guidance for full year 2026 is mixed, with comps lower, but profits and EPS in line with or above consensus, suggesting that the company is making progress on its operational turnaround. Its stock has been performing well, and with continued margin expansion predicted next year, it is expected that Advance Auto Parts will continue to make strides towards its goal of 7% operating margin by 2027.
Bears say
Advance Auto Parts is facing potential risks from inflation in auto-parts, slowdown in comps due to weather conditions, and the lingering impact of First Brands bankruptcy. While the company's 2027 outlook suggests a strong growth trajectory, the current consensus forecast for that year is far below the company's projections, indicating skepticism from the Street. With the uncertainty of tariffs and potential impact on supply chains, a slowdown in employment trends and the threat of increased competition in the online market, the analyst has a negative outlook on the stock, with a price target of $47 based on 19x 2026 EPS forecast.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Advance Auto Parts and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
AAP Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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