Advance Auto Parts, Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, announced its financial results for the first quarter ended April 25, 2026.
“2026 is off to a solid start and we remain on track to execute our strategic priorities for the year,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “During the quarter, comparable sales grew by 3.5% including mid-single-digit growth in Pro and low-single-digit growth in DIY.”
First quarter 2026 net sales totaled $2.6 billion, compared with $2.6 billion in the first quarter of the prior year. First quarter 2025 net sales included approximately $51 million related to sales at stores closed during Q1’25 as a result of our optimization program associated with our 2024 Restructuring Plan. Comparable store sales for the first quarter 2026 increased 3.5%.
On May 19, 2026, the company declared a regular cash dividend of $0.25 per share to be paid on July 24, 2026, to all common stockholders of record as of July 10, 2026.
