Advance Auto Parts surges 40% as its guidance withstands tariffs
Investors are bidding up Advanced Auto Parts so much that the stock has erased its year-to-date losses in early trading on Thursday. The stock, which was down about 35% in 2025, spiked more than 40% as of 9:45 a.m.
The source of the optimism: Advance Auto’s earnings report. Despite the 25% auto parts tariff that went into effect early this month and the fact that the company sources parts from Mexico, Canada, and China, the auto parts retailer beat expectations and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.
“We are reaffirming our annual guidance based on performance to date, expected progress on our strategic initiatives for the balance of the year, and our planned mitigation actions for the tariffs currently in effect,” CEO Shane O’Kelly said.
Advance Auto’s guidance calls for sales from continuing operations of between $8.4 billion and $8.6 billion and earnings per share of $1.50 to $2.50. It still expects to open 30 new stores in the year.