Should I buy Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 57% of its targets hit on this sector (162 calls tested). It aims for $47 (+12 %), call made on August 22, 2026, maturing on August 22, 2027 (53 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley | 74 % | +26.1 % | 19 | $52 +24% |
| RBC Capital | 67 % | +18.5 % | 6 | $52 +24% |
| UBS | 73 % | +15.8 % | 22 | $47 +12% |
| JP Morgan | 59 % | +13.6 % | 17 | $55 +31% |
| Wedbush | 64 % | -0.5 % | 14 | $55 +31% |
| Argus Research | 38 % | -1.4 % | 8 | $61 +45% |
| B of A Securities | 38 % | -7.1 % | 16 | $39 -7% |
| Jefferies | 44 % | -12.8 % | 9 | $180 +330% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $49, i.e. +17% from the current price ($42).
- The most reliable firm on AAP, Morgan Stanley (74% hit rate, 19 scored calls), targets $52 (call made on August 21, 2026, maturing on August 21, 2027) (+24%) in its most recent call, and $45 (call made on January 15, 2026, maturing on January 15, 2027) (+7%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 13 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on AAP
Median target $49 (+17%) · 14 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Advance Auto Parts, Inc. now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 0% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $49 (+17%), and Morgan Stanley (most reliable on AAP, 74%) targets $52. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Advance Auto Parts, Inc.?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($49) is still +17% above the current price ($42) (most reliable on AAP: Morgan Stanley, 74%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Advance Auto Parts, Inc. still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($42) and its estimated value: analysts target $49 on median (+17%), with 0% buys (most reliable on AAP: Morgan Stanley, 74%). Cross-check with their real reliability on AAP and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying AAP?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 14 ratings, 13 are neutral and 1 is a sell.
→ Go deeper: the full Advance Auto Parts, Inc. profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).