Why Advance Auto Parts Shares Are Rising Today
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:AAP) reported Q4 revenues of $2.465 billion, nearly matching Wall Street expectations. However, comparable store sales decreased by 1.4%, and the company experienced a quarterly EPS loss of $(0.59), contrary to the expected $0.23. Gross profit and margin significantly decreased, and the company reported an operating loss of $(48.6) million. Despite these challenges, AAP shares rose by 2.27% to $66.22, following the announcement of cost reduction initiatives and a positive outlook for 2024, projecting higher EPS and net sales.
February 28, 2024 | 2:40 pm
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Advance Auto Parts Inc. faced a challenging Q4 with a revenue match but a significant EPS loss and decreased gross profit. Despite this, shares rose after announcing cost reduction plans and a positive 2024 outlook.
Despite the negative earnings report, AAP shares increased due to the company's announcement of significant cost reduction measures and a positive outlook for 2024. This indicates investor confidence in the company's long-term strategy and its ability to recover from the current challenges.
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