Advance Auto Parts Inc
AAP
$61.34 -1.29%
Exchange: NYSE | Sector: Consumer Cyclical | Industry: Specialty Retail
Q2 2024
Published: Aug 22, 2024

Earnings Highlights

  • Revenue of $2.68B up 8.9% year-over-year
  • EPS of $0.75 increased by 227.1% from previous year
  • Gross margin of 41.5%
  • Net income of 44.99M
  • "Shane O'Kelly: "We know what we need to do from here... Turnarounds take time, but our team is solid and putting in the work."" - Shane O'Kelly

Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) Q2 2024 Financial Results: Navigating a Challenging Environment with Positive Steps Forward

Executive Summary

During Q2 2024, Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) reported revenue of $2.68 billion, reflecting flat growth year-over-year, while net income declined to $44.99 million. The company's performance was challenged by macroeconomic headwinds, including lower consumer spending and changes in its store operations, particularly the decline of independent Carquest locations. However, there were notable signs of stabilization, including a positive comparable sales growth of 0.4%, primarily driven by its pro-business segment, which suggests potential for recovery as strategic initiatives begin to take effect. CEO Shane O'Kelly emphasized the focus on improving operational efficiencies and strategic pricing, indicating cautious optimism about the company’s future trajectory despite current challenges.

Key Performance Indicators

Revenue

2.68B
QoQ: 8.85% | YoY:8.85%

Gross Profit

1.11B
41.53% margin
QoQ: 17.19% | YoY:17.19%

Operating Income

71.75M
QoQ: 247.74% | YoY:247.74%

Net Income

44.99M
QoQ: 228.08% | YoY:228.08%

EPS

0.75
QoQ: 227.12% | YoY:227.12%

Revenue Trend

Margin Analysis

Key Insights

  • **Q2 Revenue**: $2.68 billion (flat YoY)
  • **Gross Profit**: $1.11 billion (41.5% margin)
  • **Operating Income**: $71.8 million (2.7% margin)
  • **Net Income**: $44.99 million (down from $69.1 million YoY)
  • **EPS**: $0.75 (down from $1.32 YoY)

Historical Earnings Comparison

PeriodRevenue ($M)EPS ($)YoY GrowthReport
Q1 2025 2,583.00 0.40 +4.8% View
Q4 2024 1,996.03 -6.94 -41.4% View
Q3 2024 2,147.99 -0.10 -36.9% View
Q2 2024 2,683.05 0.75 +8.9% View
Q4 2023 2,464.87 -0.59 -9.4% View