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Will Advance Auto Parts' (AAP) Store Closures and Cost Cuts Reset Its Turnaround Narrative?
Earlier in 2026, Advance Auto Parts reported progress on its turnaround, closing around 700 underperforming stores and cutting expenses by 8%, which helped lift gross profit and operating income and supported guidance for adjusted EPS growth and positive free cash flow this fiscal year.
This operational reset, centered on a leaner store base and tighter cost control, marks a pivotal test of whether the company’s three-year profitability plan is gaining traction.
We’ll now examine how the...