AAP
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. Consumer Cyclical - Auto Parts Investor Relations →
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) closed at $58.93 as of 2026-05-01, trading 20.3% below its 200-week moving average of $73.94. This places AAP in the extreme value zone. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from -21.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 66, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 0.8x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.90 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1226 weeks of data, AAP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times. On average, these episodes lasted 17 weeks. Historically, investors who bought AAP at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +8.4%.
With a market cap of $3.6 billion, AAP is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 3.1%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Over the past 23.5 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in AAP would have grown to $411, compared to $1176 for the S&P 500. AAP has returned 6.2% annualized vs 11.1% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: AAP vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After AAP Crosses Below the Line?
Across 20 historical episodes, buying AAP when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +4.1% after 12 months (median +10.0%), compared to +4.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 60% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +22.1% vs +17.9% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment AAP crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
AAP has crossed below its 200-week MA 20 times with an average 1-year return of +8.4% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Apr 2003 | 19 | 21.2% | +63.3% | +339.1% |
| Jun 2006 | Jul 2006 | 3 | 0.2% | +41.2% | +143.5% |
| Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | 3 | 1.3% | +10.6% | +143.1% |
| Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | 3 | 6.9% | +25.6% | +107.6% |
| Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | 4 | 1.9% | +25.8% | +107.4% |
| Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 | 2 | 6.6% | -13.4% | +117.6% |
| Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 | 1 | 0.8% | -21.9% | +103.8% |
| Jan 2008 | Jan 2008 | 3 | 8.7% | -0.2% | +117.4% |
| Feb 2008 | May 2008 | 13 | 6.4% | -1.8% | +107.0% |
| Sep 2008 | Feb 2009 | 20 | 29.7% | +2.6% | +88.7% |
| Mar 2009 | Mar 2009 | 1 | 1.1% | +16.8% | +90.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Oct 2009 | 1 | 0.6% | +68.1% | +87.7% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 3 | 0.7% | -24.2% | -52.1% |
| May 2017 | Jul 2018 | 62 | 43.8% | -6.7% | -49.7% |
| Aug 2019 | Sep 2019 | 3 | 5.8% | +16.8% | -50.8% |
| Jan 2020 | Jun 2020 | 21 | 47.2% | +16.5% | -52.6% |
| Jul 2020 | Jul 2020 | 1 | 3.2% | +60.3% | -50.3% |
| Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 | 1 | 0.1% | -57.0% | -61.2% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 6.1% | -62.8% | -61.3% |
| Nov 2022 | Ongoing | 181+ | 72.4% | Ongoing | -56.6% |
| Average | 17 | — | +8.4% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AAP below its 200-week moving average?
Yes. As of 2026-05-01, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) is trading 20.3% below its 200-week moving average of $73.94. The current price is $58.93.
What is AAP's 200-week moving average price?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $73.94 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when AAP drops below its 200-week moving average?
AAP has crossed below its 200-week moving average 20 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +8.4%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 17 weeks on average.
Is AAP a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about AAP as of 2026-05-01: The stock is below its 200-week moving average, which is the starting point for our analysis. The 14-week RSI is 66. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 3.1%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does AAP compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 23.5 years, $100 invested in AAP would have grown to $411, compared to $1176 for the S&P 500. That's 6.2% annualized vs 11.1% for the index. AAP has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does AAP pay a dividend?
Yes. Advance Auto Parts, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 170.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01