Advance Auto Parts Analysts Raise Their Forecasts After Better-Than-Expected Q4 Earnings

Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:AAP) posted a stronger-than-expected fourth quarter on Friday.The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 86 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 42 cents. Quarterly sales of $1.973 billion outpaced the Street view of $1.952 billion.Advance Auto expects fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.40 to $3.10 per share, compared with analysts’ estimate of $2.66. The company forecasts sales of $8.485 billion to $8.575 billion, versus the $8.668 billion ...