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Oct 05, 2024

Advance Auto Parts Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Advance Auto Parts announced Q3 2024 financial results, completed the sale of Worldpac, and finished a comprehensive operational productivity review.

Key Takeaways

Advance Auto Parts reported net sales of $2.1 billion, a decrease compared to the prior year. Comparable store sales decreased by 2.3%. The company's gross profit increased, but operating income was minimal. The company is implementing a new three-year financial plan focused on core retail fundamentals.

Completed sale of Worldpac for approximately $1.5 billion.

Comparable store sales decreased by 2.3%.

Announced asset optimization program targeting reduction of 500 corporate stores.

Introduced new fiscal 2027 financial objectives.

Total Revenue
$2.15B
Previous year: $2.72B
-21.0%
EPS
-$0.04
Previous year: -$0.82
-95.1%
Comp store sales
-2.3%
Previous year: 1.2%
-291.7%
Gross Profit
$908M
Previous year: $1B
-9.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$464M
Previous year: $318M
+46.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$48.7M
Previous year: $153M
-131.9%
Total Assets
$12.5B
Previous year: $12.2B
+1.9%

Advance Auto Parts

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Forward Guidance

For the balance of 2024, the company is providing guidance that includes expectations for continuing operations as well as adjusted metrics that take into account non-GAAP adjustments.