Advance Auto Parts Profit Margin

Advance Auto Parts (AAP) currently reports a profit margin of 1.16% as of July 2026. That compares with -2.87% in the prior-year period — up 140.6% year over year. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. Use the charts on this page to explore Advance Auto Parts's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Advance Auto Parts's profit margin increased from -2.87% to 1.16% — a 140.6% year-over-year increase (period ending July 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Advance Auto Parts's profit margin of 1.16% is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 10.42%. That is roughly 88.8% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Advance Auto Parts's current 1.16% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 10.42%) and against AAP's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 1.16%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 10.42%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Advance Auto Parts, and consider following AAP for alerts when major investors trade the stock.