The Most Important "AI Stock" You've Never Heard Of
The AI revolution is moving faster than anyone expected. But what no one is talking about is the one company AI simply can't exist without. It may be the single most important AI investment, yet most people don't even know its name. For now. The moment Wall Street catches on, this $20 stock could explode.
About Advance Auto Parts Inc
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive aftermarket parts in the United States and internationally. The company offers batteries and battery accessories; belts and hoses; brakes and brake pads; chassis parts; climate control parts; clutches and drive shafts; engines and engine parts; exhaust systems and parts; hub assemblies; ignition components and wire; radiators and cooling parts; starters and alternators; and steering and alignment parts. It also provides air conditioning chemicals and accessories; air fresheners; antifreeze and washer fluid; electrical wire and fuses; electronics; floor mats, seat covers and interior accessories; hand and specialty tools; lighting; performance parts; sealants, adhesives and compounds; tire repair accessories; vent shades, mirrors and exterior accessories; washes, waxes and cleaning supplies; and wiper blades. In addition, the company offers air filters; fuel and oil additives; fuel filters; grease and lubricants; motor oil; oil filters; part cleaners and treatments; and transmission fluid. Further, it provides battery and wiper installation; engine light scanning and checking; electrical system testing, including batteries, starters, and alternators; oil and battery recycling; and loaner tool program services. The company serves professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. It operates stores under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest names. The company has stores in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada; and independently owned Carquest branded stores in Mexico and the Caribbean Islands. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. was founded in 1929 and is based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
General
| Name | Advance Auto Parts Inc |
| Ticker | AAP |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Industry | Auto Parts |
| Currency | USD |
| Country | USA |
| Fiscal Year End | December |
| Full Time Employees | 33,200 |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 40.00 |
| Market Cap | 1,878,200,000 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.68 |
| EBITDA | 319,105,984 |
Share Stats
| Shares Outstanding | 59,770,000 |
| Shares Float | 58,910,000 |
| Shares Short | 10,800,000 |
| Insider Holdings | 95% |
| Institution Holdings | 123.70% |
Highlights
| Analyst Target | 40.00 |
| Market Cap | 1,878,200,000 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.68 |
| EBITDA | 319,105,984 |
Valuation
| Forward PE | 22.42 |
| Price/Sales (Trailing 12 Mt.) | 0.21 |
| Price/Book (Most Recent Quarter) | 0.92 |
Dividend
Advance Auto Parts Inc pays out a dividend of $1.00 per share, with a dividend yield of 3.19%.
AAP's last dividend payment was made to shareholders on April 25, 2025.
They pay out 0.00% of their earnings out as a dividend.
Recent Dividends
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.25 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | $0.25 |
| Oct 27, 2023 | $0.25 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.25 |
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