Advance Auto Parts, Inc., an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 18.
“During the second quarter, the Advance team maintained focus on executing our strategic initiatives to achieve solid profitability, while navigating a volatile demand environment and I thank the team for their hard work and commitment to serving our customers,” said Shane O’Kelly, president and chief executive officer. “
Second quarter 2026 net sales totaled $2.0 billion, compared with $2.0 billion in the second quarter of the prior year. Comparable store sales for the second quarter 2026 decreased 0.5%.
The company’s second quarter 2026 gross profit was $0.9 billion, or 46.2% of net sales compared with $0.9 billion, or 43.5% in the second quarter of 2025. Adjusted gross profit was $0.9 billion, or 46.2% of net sales in the second quarter of 2026 compared with $0.9 billion, or 43.8% in the second quarter of 2025. Second quarter 2026 adjusted gross profit included $26 million in refunds related to tariffs that were previously paid under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Excluding these refunds, the increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales compared to the second quarter of 2025 was primarily driven by expansion in product margin supported by our merchandising initiatives.
