AAP
Mark your calendar
Advance Auto Parts is teeing up its first-quarter 2026 earnings release for Thursday, May 21, before the market opens. The company will follow that up with a conference call and webcast at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Why investors care
This is the kind of announcement that doesn’t move the stock on its own, but it does set the table. If you own AAP, you’re really waiting for the follow-through: same-store sales trends, margin chatter, and any hint that the company’s repair-and-replace business is getting its groove back.
The real test comes later
Earnings schedule releases are basically the financial equivalent of saying, “Dinner’s at 7.” The important part is still the meal.
For Advance Auto Parts, the upcoming call will be watched for:
- demand from professional installers versus DIY customers
- progress on profitability and inventory discipline
- any updates on the broader turnaround story
Big picture: this is a setup event, not a fireworks show. But if the quarter surprises, the stock could use the date on the calendar as a launchpad.