Advance Auto Parts reports Q1 2026 comp sales growth of 3.5%, expands margins

Advance Auto Parts delivered first quarter 2026 comparable sales growth of 3.5% with adjusted operating income margin expanding 410 basis points to 3.8%, the strongest performance in five years driven by improved transactions and merchandising initiatives. The company reaffirmed full year 2026 guidance while cycling prior year restructuring headwinds.