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Advance Auto Parts

Advance Auto Parts Inc is an automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serving both professional installers (professional) and do it yourself (DIY) customers, as well as independently owned operators. The Company's stores and branches offer a range selection of brand names, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and owned brand automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles and light and heavy-duty trucks.eds.

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Wedbush analyst Seth Basham reiterates Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $55 price target.

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Wedbush Reiterates Outperform on Advance Auto Parts, Maintains $55 Price Target

Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $47 to $40.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $40

JPMorgan analyst Christopher Horvers reiterated the Neutral rating on Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>), with a price forecast of $41.
Yesterday, the company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 loss, which is in line<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43973611/advance-auto-parts-q4-sales-beat-expectations-but-margins-slide-stock-dips" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;with the analyst consensus estimate</a>. Quarterly sales of $2 billion (down 0.9% year over year) outpaced the street view of $1.93 billion. Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter decreased 1.0%.
The analyst maintains a Neutral rating, noting Advance Auto Parts is losing market share, reversing course on pricing, and expecting a margin below 1% in 2024, much lower than its prior long-term target.
The analyst seeks more clarity due to Advance Auto Parts&#8217; ongoing turnaround.
Horvers highlights that Advance Auto Parts anticipates modest macro improvement in the second half of the year.
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The analyst notes that Advance Auto Parts sees strength in filters, fluids, and chemicals, but continued weakness in discretionary categories, which is not expected to improve in FY25.
The slower start to first quarter was attributed to weather, tax refunds, and general softness in its core consumer.
However, management expects seasonal comparisons to ease in the coming weeks and is preparing for when the weather improves.
Horvers now models first quarter and FY25 comps at -2% and +0.6%, respectively.
Horvers highlights that the company expects to achieve a mid-40s GM and a 7% operating margin by 2027, with a strong 2025 gross margin exit rate in Q4.
The analyst models a first-quarter gross margin of 43.8% and a 2025 gross margin of 44.0%.
Price Action: AAP shares are trading higher by 1.41% to $38.25&nbsp;at last check Thursday.
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Is Advance Auto Parts Turning The Corner? Analyst Predicts Slow Recovery And Market Share Losses

7 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $44.14, with a high estimate of $54.00 and a low estimate of $34.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 6.74%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740679252_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive Advance Auto Parts. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
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<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
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<td>Scott Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
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<td>Steven Zaccone</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
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<td>Seth Sigman</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
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<td>Zachary Fadem</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
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<td>Tristan Thomas-Martin</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Advance Auto Parts. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Advance Auto Parts compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Advance Auto Parts's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AAP/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Advance Auto Parts analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Advance Auto Parts's Background</h2>
Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About 55% of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining 45% going to the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution network, Advance manages thousands of stock-keeping units conducive to various vehicle makes and models. The retailer primarily competes on the basis of inventory availability and service speed, making the operating efficiency of its hub and spoke distribution model critical to meeting customer needs.
<h3>Advance Auto Parts: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Advance Auto Parts faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.17% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Advance Auto Parts's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching -0.28%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Advance Auto Parts's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive -0.23% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.05%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.47, Advance Auto Parts adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 7 Analyst Projections For Advance Auto Parts

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $50 to $44.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $44

BMO Capital analyst Tristan Thomas-Martin maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $45 to $40.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $40

Truist Securities analyst Scott Ciccarelli maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $39 to $34.

Truist Securities Maintains Hold on Advance Auto Parts, Lowers Price Target to $34

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Advance Auto Parts shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and expects FY25 comparable store sales to decline.

Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) shares traded lower in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">premarket session on Wednesday</a>.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.18 loss, which is in line <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/b43968141/advance-auto-parts-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">with the analyst consensus estimate</a>. Quarterly sales of $2 billion (down 0.9% year over year) outpaced the street view of $1.93 billion.
Comparable store sales for the fourth quarter decreased 1.0%.
Adjusted fourth quarter gross profit was $778.6 million, compared with $819.6 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted gross margin in the quarter under review was 39%, lower than 40.7% in the year-ago period.
Adjusted fourth quarter 2024 operating loss was $99.4 million or (5.0)% of net sales, compared with a loss of $31.0 million or (1.5)% of net sales in the prior year quarter.&nbsp;Adjusted operating margin was negatively impacted by 280 basis points of atypical items and certain headwinds in the period.
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&#8220;We remain committed to delivering an improved operating performance in 2025 and making progress toward our FY27 goal of achieving an adjusted operating margin of approximately 7%,&#8221; said Shane O&#8217;Kelly, president and chief executive officer.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $1.869 billion.
Outlook: The company sees FY25 net sales of $8.40 billion-$8.60 billion versus $8.51 billion estimate. Comparable store sales&nbsp;are expected to rise in the range of 0.5% to 1.5%. Adjusted earnings per share are expected in the range of $1.50-$2.50 versus $1.56 estimate.
For the first quarter of FY25, the company projects net sales from continuing operations of approximately $2.50 billion. Comparable store sales are expected to decline by approximately 2%.
In the long term, the company aims to optimize its supply chain by consolidating distribution centers and opening 60 market hubs by mid-2027.
The company will also standardize store operations and improve labor productivity. Additionally, it plans to accelerate new store openings to drive growth.
For FY27, the company sees net sales of approximately $9.00 billion.
Price Action: AAP shares are trading lower by 3.23% to $44.40 premarket at last check Wednesday.
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Guidance

Advance Auto Parts Q4: Sales Beat Expectations But Margins Slide, Stock Dips

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY25 Adj EPS $1.50 - $2.50 Vs. $1.56 Est.

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY25 Comparable Store Sales Of 0.5% - 1.5%

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY25 Net Sales Of $8.4B - $8.6B Vs. $8.51B Est.

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY27 Net Sales Of $9.0B; Comparable Store Sales In Positive Low-Single-Digit %

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY25 Comparable Store Sales To Decline About 2%

Advance Auto Parts Sees FY25  Sales From Continuing Operations Of About $2.5B

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) reported quarterly losses of $(1.18) per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 100 percent decrease over losses of $(0.59) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.00 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.93 billion by 3.42 percent. This is a 19.03 percent decrease over sales of $2.46 billion the same period last year.

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Advance Auto Parts Q4 Adj $(1.18), Inline, Sales $2.00B Beat $1.93B Estimate

U.S. stock futures rose on Wednesday following two consecutive days of mixed close this week. Futures all four benchmark indices advanced in premarket trading.
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Wednesday. SPY was up 0.48% to $597.07, and QQQ advanced 0.80% to $517.42, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Bucking the broader market trend, consumer staples and real estate sectors closed higher on Tuesday, however, most sectors within the S&amp;P 500 finished in negative territory, with information technology, and energy experiencing losses.
Overall, U.S. stocks settled mixed with the Dow Jones index rising by more than 150 points during the session, as other indices fell.
The S&amp;P CoreLogic Case-Shiller 20-city home price index showed a 4.5% year-over-year increase in December, up from 4.3% in the previous month. The FHFA house price index rose by 0.4% in December.
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Insights From Analysts
Ryan Detrick, the chief market strategist at Carson Group reiterated his old seasonality analysis of how "late February tends to be weak," especially in a post-election year.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">We&#39;ve been warning all month that late February tends to be weak, while February in a post-election year is the worst month on average. This 4-day losing streak isn&#39;t fun, but can&#39;t say it wasn&#39;t expected. <a href="https://t.co/JvBu9IhAVJ">pic.twitter.com/JvBu9IhAVJ</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1894410909876985937?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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He also compiled the data since 1990 when the S&amp;P 500 index hit an all-time high and declined for four consecutive days. Such a trend was last observed in January 2022. According to the data, the index has ended higher 80% of the time in the year following such a trend with an average return of 9.2%.
Highlighting this data, Detrick concluded that the S&amp;P 500's four-day fall was a "non-event," in his X post.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">This should help the odds we finish green today, but what happens after a new ATH and then 4 consecutive red days? Near-term weakish returns, but a year out things are a tad better than normal. My take? This is a non-event. <a href="https://t.co/lHgytQhyxg">pic.twitter.com/lHgytQhyxg</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1894487531292373026?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Investors may need to drastically alter their strategies as demographic trends shift, potentially impacting inflation, interest rates, and economic growth, according to David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management.
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"Investors will have to watch Washington as much as the markets to assess how to adjust investment strategy for demographics in 2025," he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on Wednesday:
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<li>New home sales data for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 12:00 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) rose 0.39% ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report a quarterly loss at $1.23 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion.</li>
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<li>Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) gained 0.15% after announcing a $150 million stock repurchase program.</li>
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<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) jumped 24.29% as it filed its quarterly earnings ahead of the Nasdaq deadline and avoided getting booted off the exchange.</li>
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<li>Enveric Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENVB#NASDAQ">ENVB</a>) zoomed 140.68% as its non-hallucinogenic psychedelic compounds showed promise for treating addiction and ADHD.</li>
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<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) was 16.78% higher after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
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<li>Flywire Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLYW#NASDAQ">FLYW</a>) plummeted 29.14% after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
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<li>Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GO#NASDAQ">GO</a>) slumped 21.22% after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter financial results and issued FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
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<li>Ginkgo Bioworks Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DNA#NYSE">DNA</a>) dropped 15.84% after the company posted weak quarterly results.</li>
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Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.07% to hover around $68.98 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.04% to $2,913.77 per ounce. Its last record high was at $2,956.37. The Dollar Index was up 0.16% at 106.482 level.
Most Asian markets ended higher on Tuesday except Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index. India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index advanced. European markets were higher in trade.
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With U.S. stock futures trading higher this morning on Wednesday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to report quarterly earnings at 85 cents per share on revenue of $38.16 billion after the closing bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Nvidia shares gained 1.5% to $128.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts are expecting Lowe&#8217;s Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.84 per share on revenue of $18.29 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Lowe&#8217;s shares gained 0.1% to $242.50 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Sonos Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SONO#NASDAQ">SONO</a>) announced a $150 million stock repurchase program. Sonos shares gained 1.6% to $13.70 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>Before the markets open, Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) is projected to report a quarterly loss at $1.23 per share on revenue of $1.93 billion. Advance Auto Parts shares gained 0.3% to $46.00 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect TJX Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TJX#NYSE">TJX</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.17 per share on revenue of $16.24 billion before the opening bell. TJX shares gained 0.2% to $122.89 in after-hours trading.</li>
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Citigroup analyst Steven Zaccone maintains Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAP#NYSE">AAP</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $44 to $47.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Advance Auto Parts, Raises Price Target to $47

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Advance Auto Parts Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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Advance Auto Parts Names Valvoline™ Global 2024 Vendor Partner of the Year

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Advance Auto Parts Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results

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