Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) Stock Is Down 5.44%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
January 15, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Advance Auto Parts, Inc. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price such as:

  • Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for AAP from analysts
  • AAP’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP)

Before we jump into Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive aftermarket parts in the United States and internationally. The company offers batteries and battery accessories; belts and hoses; brakes and brake pads; chassis parts; climate control parts; clutches and drive shafts; engines and engine parts; exhaust systems and parts; hub assemblies; ignition components and wire; radiators and cooling parts; starters and alternators; and steering and alignment parts. It also provides air conditioning chemicals and accessories; air fresheners; antifreeze and washer fluid; electrical wire and fuses; electronics; floor mats, seat covers and interior accessories; hand and specialty tools; lighting; performance parts; sealants, adhesives and compounds; tire repair accessories; vent shades, mirrors and exterior accessories; washes, waxes and cleaning supplies; and wiper blades. In addition, the company offers air filters; fuel and oil additives; fuel filters; grease and lubricants; motor oil; oil filters; part cleaners and treatments; and transmission fluid. Further, it provides battery and wiper installation; engine light scanning and checking; electrical system testing, including batteries, starters, and alternators; oil and battery recycling; and loaner tool program services. The company serves professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. It operates stores under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest names. The company has stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada; and independently owned Carquest branded stores in Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. was founded in 1929 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price was $42.720.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is up 0.47% from its previous closing price of $42.520.

During the last market session, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock traded between $41.400 and $43.350. Currently, there are approximately 60.00 million shares outstanding for Advance Auto Parts, Inc..

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s trailing earnings per share are negative, so the stock does not have a meaningful P/E ratio. We suggest investors evaluate other financial metrics to understand its overall valuation.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Stock Price History

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s (AAP) price is currently up 8.7% so far this month.

During the month of January, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price has reached a high of $44.320 and a low of $37.890.

Over the last year, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. has hit prices as high as $70.000 and as low as $28.890. Year to date, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock is up 8.7%.

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What Caused Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of January 14, 2026, there were 7 analysts who downgraded Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock and 3 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a B, which means it is considered to be Value.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of January 14, 2026, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -4.60%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 35 and is considered to be Weak.

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Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of January 15, 2026, Advance Auto Parts, Inc.’s stock price is $42.720, which is up 0.47% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Advance Auto Parts, Inc. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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