Why is AAP Up Today?

AAP
$45.28
▲ +4.55% (+$2.06)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:32 PM ET (297 min ago)

About ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC

Advance Auto Parts is a leading auto-parts retailer in North America with more than 4,000 store and branch locations. About half of the firm's sales are geared toward the professional channel, with the remaining sales in the do-it-yourself market. Through its vast store footprint and distribution ne...

Sector: RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES
Market Cap: $3.71B
Forward P/E: 18.5
52-Week Range: $37.89 - $65.21
Employees: 62,800

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES sector is up 1.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES sector: +1.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

AAP is significantly outperforming the market (+3.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
AAP
This Stock
+4.55%
vs S&P 500: +3.7%
vs Nasdaq: +3.68%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, AAP is expected to trade between:
$44.37 - $46.64

Key Level to Watch

$47.54 resistance
Watch for continuation above $45.28

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:32 PM (297 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.4
Put/Call Ratio
111.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 9,671
Put Volume: 3,821
Total: 13,492
Unusual Activity: $45 CALL (1,702 vol) $51 CALL (1,701 vol) $51 CALL (1,701 vol)

Historical Context

AAP has moved more than 3.0% up on 41 occasions in the past year.

41.5%
Continuation Rate
17/41 times continued up
-0.07%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 04, 2026 (3.4%) → Next day: -3.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is AAP stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The RETAIL-AUTO & HOME SUPPLY STORES sector is up 1.7% on average.

Is AAP stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, AAP shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the AAP stock price target?

AAP is currently trading at $45.28. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $44.37 - $46.64. See long-term price prediction →

Will AAP stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that AAP's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $47.54 (resistance).

Is AAP stock oversold or overbought?

AAP's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 41.7. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for AAP stock?

AAP's 10-day momentum indicator is at 1.01. Positive momentum - the stock has mild upward pressure supporting the current trend.

Is AAP outperforming or underperforming the market?

AAP (+4.55%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+3.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for AAP?

AAP's MACD (-2.86) is currently above the signal line (-3.2), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 27.3) is strong.

Is AAP in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, AAP is in a bearish trend. The price ($45.28) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($45.89) and 50-day SMA ($51.94). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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