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Markets hate uncertainty, which has been the norm in 2025. Tariffs, interest rates, and inflation are driving analysts' expectations.

An analyst upgrade was the foot on Advance Auto Parts (AAP 4.50%) stock's gas pedal on Tuesday. The company's shares motored nearly 5% higher in price as a result, speeding well past the benchmark S&P 500 index's 0.6% increase.

Shares of the aftermarket automotive products company Advance Auto Parts (AAP 4.50%) were climbing today after a report released this week showed that demand for used vehicles is rising. If Americans continue to hold on to their older vehicles, it could help spur more auto parts sales.

Navigating today's stock market has become a rough sea of uncertainty and volatility. One week after another, new announcements are made regarding trade tariffs and other potential headwinds that might hit the United States economy in the short term.

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. AAP posted better-than-expected first-quarter financial results on Thursday.

Here is how Advance Auto Parts (AAP) and Maplebear (CART) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Advance Auto Parts Inc. NYSE: AAP is giving investors a big, beautiful return of over 50% after the company reported a double beat on earnings. The auto parts retailer also said it maintained its full-year forecast despite the uncertain tariff outlook.

Advance Auto Parts (AAP 57.84%) reported its fiscal first-quarter 2025 earnings on May 22, with net sales of $2.6 billion representing a 7% decrease compared to the same period last year. Management completed a rapid store footprint optimization during the period, delivered a near-breakeven adjusted operating margin, and remains focused on supply chain cost leverage, procurement savings, and pro channel strength through 2025 and beyond.

Advance Auto Parts' Q1 operational performance remained weak with continued losses, margin challenges, and rising overhead costs. Turnaround efforts, like store closures and the Worldpac sale, improved the balance sheet but haven't yet translated into improved profitability or positive free cash flow. I am not convinced that the company will be able to meet its 2025 guidance given weak margins, negative sales trends, and past lack of execution.

Advance Auto Parts (AAP 48.07%) reported first-quarter results Thursday morning that easily topped expectations, and said its transformation plan was ahead of schedule.