Advance Auto Parts reported second quarter 2026 results with net sales of $2.0 billion and diluted earnings per share of $0.90, compared to $0.25 in the prior year period. The company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on October 23, 2026, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2026. Additionally, Advance Auto Parts repurchased and retired approximately $30 million in outstanding debt during the quarter, reducing its net leverage ratio from 2.4x to 2.1x. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for net sales, comparable store sales, adjusted operating income margin, capital expenditures, and free cash flow, while revising its adjusted diluted EPS guidance upward due to higher pre-tax interest income. Advance Auto Parts operates in the automotive aftermarket industry, providing parts and accessories to professional installers and do-it-yourself customers.
