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Apr 24, 2021
Advance Auto Parts Q1 2021 Earnings Report
Advance Auto Parts reported record first quarter results driven by strong sales growth and margin expansion.
Key Takeaways
Advance Auto Parts reported a net sales increase of 23.4% to $3.3 billion and a comparable store sales increase of 24.7%. The company's diluted EPS increased by 346.0% to $2.81, and adjusted diluted EPS increased by 234.0% to $3.34. They returned $204 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends and the board approved an additional $1 billion share repurchase authorization.
Net sales increased 23.4% to $3.3 billion.
Comparable store sales increased 24.7%.
Operating income increased 221.5% to $252.1 million; Operating income margin expanded 466 basis points to 7.6%.
Diluted EPS increased 346.0% to $2.81; Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 234.0% to $3.34.
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts
Forward Guidance
The company updated its full year guidance to reflect continued top-line momentum, anticipating significant volatility throughout the balance of the year due to macro-economic factors.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales are expected to be between $10.4 billion and $10.6 billion.
- Comparable store sales are expected to increase between 4.0% and 6.0%.
- Adjusted operating income margin is expected to be between 9.0% and 9.2%.
- The income tax rate is projected to be between 24% and 26%.
- Free cash flow is expected to be a minimum of $575 million.
Challenges Ahead
- Anticipating significant volatility throughout the balance of this year due to macro-economic factors.
- Capital expenditures are projected to be between $300 million and $350 million.
- New store openings are planned for 100 to 150 locations.
- The company expects ongoing challenges related to the pandemic.
- The company expects continued supply chain disruptions.