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Advance Auto Parts (AAP) Tops Q3 EPS by 14c, Updates Guidance

November 13, 2018 6:32 AM EST

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP) reported Q3 EPS of $1.89, $0.14 better than the analyst estimate of $1.75. Revenue for the quarter came in at $2.3 billion versus the consensus estimate of $2.23 billion.

Comparable Store Sales Increased 4.6%

GUIDANCE:

Advance Auto Parts sees FY2018 revenue of $9.55-9.6 billion, versus the consensus of $9.49 billion.

The Company provided the following update to its full year 2018 outlook:

Prior Outlook Updated Outlook
As of Aug. 14, 2018 As of Nov. 13, 2018
Full Year 2018 Full Year 2018
($ in millions) LowHigh LowHigh
Net sales $ 9,300 $ 9,500 $ 9,550 $ 9,600
Comparable store sales 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5%
Adjusted operating income margin (a) 7.5% 7.8% 7.6% 7.8%
Income tax rate 24% 26% 24% 26%
Integration & transformation expenses (a) $ 140 $ 180 $ 140 $ 180
Capital expenditures $ 180 $ 220 $ 180 $ 220
Free cash flow (a) Minimum $500 $ 625 $ 675

For earnings history and earnings-related data on Advance Auto Parts (AAP) click here.



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