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# Advance Auto Parts | 8-K: FY2027 Q1 Revenue Misses Estimate at USD 2.614 B

Revenue: As of FY2027 Q1, the actual value is USD 2.614 B, missing the estimate of USD 2.627 B.

EPS: As of FY2027 Q1, the actual value is USD 0.39, missing the estimate of USD 0.9425.

EBIT: As of FY2027 Q1, the actual value is USD 103 M.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (领先汽车配件) reported net sales of $2.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, up from $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025, with GAAP net sales specifically at $2,614 million for Q1 2026 compared to $2,583 million in Q1 2025 . Comparable store sales increased by 3.5% in Q1 2026, showing mid-single-digit growth in Pro sales and low-single-digit growth in DIY sales .

#### Operational Metrics

-   **Gross Profit**: Gross profit for Q1 2026 was $1.2 billion, or 45.1% of net sales, an increase from $1.1 billion, or 42.9% of net sales, in Q1 2025 . Adjusted gross profit also stood at $1.2 billion, or 45.1% of net sales, in Q1 2026, compared to $1.1 billion, or 42.9% in Q1 2025 .
-   **Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) Expenses**: SG&A expenses were $1.1 billion, or 42.5% of net sales, in Q1 2026, down from $1.2 billion, or 48.0% of net sales, in Q1 2025 . Adjusted SG&A expenses were $1.1 billion, or 41.3% of net sales in Q1 2026, compared with $1.1 billion, or 43.2% of net sales in Q1 2025 .
-   **Operating Income (Loss)**: Operating income for Q1 2026 was $69 million, or 2.6% of net sales, a notable improvement from an operating loss of -$131 million, or -5.1% of net sales, in Q1 2025 . Adjusted operating income for Q1 2026 was $99 million, or 3.8% of net sales, compared to an adjusted loss of -$8 million, or -0.3% of net sales, in Q1 2025, with the adjusted operating income margin expanding by 410 basis points year-over-year .
-   **Net Income**: Net income for Q1 2026 was $24 million, consistent with $24 million in Q1 2025 . Adjusted net income for Q1 2026 was $47 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of -$13 million in Q1 2025 .

#### Cash Flow

-   Net cash used in operating activities was -$19 million for the sixteen weeks ended April 25, 2026, an improvement from -$156 million for the sixteen weeks ended April 19, 2025 .
-   Free cash flow was -$75 million for the sixteen weeks ended April 25, 2026, compared to -$198 million for the same period in the prior year .
-   Purchases of property and equipment (capital expenditures) were -$56 million in Q1 2026, compared to -$42 million in Q1 2025 .

#### Unique Metrics

-   **Adjusted Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDAR**: For the four quarters ended April 25, 2026, this ratio was 2.4 .
-   **Store Count**: As of April 25, 2026, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. operated 4,308 stores, an increase from 4,305 stores as of January 3, 2026, with 4 new stores opened and 1 store closed during the sixteen-week period .
-   **Dividends**: The company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.25 per share on May 19, 2026, payable on July 24, 2026 .

#### Outlook / Guidance

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting net sales between $8,485 million and $8,575 million, with comparable store sales growth expected to be between 1.00% and 2.00% . The company anticipates an adjusted operating income margin of 3.80% to 4.50% and estimates capital expenditures at approximately $300 million . Free cash flow is projected to be approximately $100 million, alongside plans for 40-45 store openings and 10-15 market hub openings .

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