Advance Auto Parts Returns to Quarterly Profit

North Carolina drivers who rely on the Raleigh-based retailer for batteries and brakes can expect a steadier parts supply as profit recovers.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts Returns to Quarterly Profit

Advance Auto Parts reported third-quarter net income of $15 million, or 25 cents per share, compared with a loss in the same period a year earlier. The company also projected full-year earnings of $2.75 to $3.10 per share, with its headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Why it matters

For North Carolina households that rely on the Raleigh-based retailer for car batteries, brakes, and maintenance parts, the swing back to profit signals a company stabilizing after a loss year. Steady supply and pricing at local stores tend to matter most to drivers working on a tight maintenance budget.

Advance Auto Parts reported adjusted third-quarter earnings of 79 cents per share, above the 77-cent analyst average, while third-quarter revenue of $2.01 billion fell short of the $2.04 billion estimate. The company expects full-year revenue of $8.5 billion.

The players

Advance Auto Parts

Raleigh, North Carolina-based auto parts retailer that sells batteries, brakes, and maintenance parts to drivers and repair shops.

Zacks Investment Research

Independent investment research firm whose survey of 11 analysts produced the consensus earnings estimate cited in the results.

The details

The reported net income figure reflects results after asset impairment and restructuring costs, while the adjusted figure of 79 cents per share excludes those charges to show underlying performance. The average earnings estimate was compiled from 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research, which is the benchmark the company beat on a per-share basis. Investors reacted to the mix of a profit beat and a revenue miss, and the shares have climbed 29% since the start of the year and 5.5% over the last 12 months.

Third-quarter earnings were reported on November 5, 2026.
The third quarter of 2026 produced the $15 million net income and $2.01 billion revenue figures.
The same period in 2025 produced a loss, the comparison point for the year-over-year swing.
Full-year 2026 earnings are expected in the range of $2.75 to $3.10 per share.

The Home Front

Auto parts retail sits in the broader car-ownership cost picture, where drivers keep older vehicles running longer and spend more on maintenance rather than replacement. This quarter's swing from a loss to a profit is measured against the Zacks analyst consensus rather than any prior regulatory benchmark.

If you rely on Advance Auto Parts for batteries, brakes, or maintenance supplies, the company's stronger profit picture suggests stable stock and pricing for the coming year. Schedule routine maintenance such as battery testing before winter so you are not forced to buy a replacement on short notice.

The takeaway

A return to profit signals a retailer steadying its finances, which can support reliable parts availability for North Carolina drivers. Keep a current record of your vehicle's battery age and brake service dates so you can plan replacements before they become urgent.