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A mixed-bag quarter, basically
Advance Auto Parts came out with its second-quarter 2026 results and, like a car that mostly starts on the first try, it wasn’t a disaster — but it wasn’t exactly a victory lap either. Net sales landed at $2 billion, while comparable sales ticked down slightly.
The good news: the pros are showing up
The bright spot was the professional customer business. That segment kept growing, which matters because pros tend to buy more consistently than the average weekend wrench-turner trying to fix a mystery dashboard light with YouTube and hope.
The not-so-good news: DIY is still dragging
The weaker link was the do-it-yourself side, which saw a bigger-than-expected drop. That’s the part of the story investors will keep watching, because a turnaround looks much better when both customer groups are rowing in the same direction.
Why this matters for your portfolio
This is still very much a repair job-in-progress story. If Advance Auto can keep the pro business humming while stabilizing DIY demand, the setup gets a lot more interesting. If not, the stock’s recovery could keep feeling like it’s stuck in traffic.
Big picture: the quarter suggests the company is making progress, but it’s not out of the weeds yet.