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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Advance Auto Parts Inc (AAP) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.85 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Buy in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 3.99%
- Easy Tracking In The Watchlist
Advance Auto Parts Inc stock downgraded from Buy Candidate to Sell Candidate after Monday trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Advance Auto Parts Inc stock price fell by -3.58% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $57.80 to $55.73. It has now fallen 3 days in a row. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.37% from a day low at $54.90 to a day high of $56.75. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -3.46% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day by 268 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 1 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $57.67 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and weak rising trend in the short term and a further rise within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 3.99% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $54.74 and $66.65 at the end of this 3-month period.
AAP Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Monday, July 20, 2026, and so far it has risen 7.09%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The Advance Auto Parts Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $57.30 and $56.91. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. Volume rose on falling prices yesterday. This may be an early warning and the stock should be followed more closely.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Advance Auto Parts Inc stock
Advance Auto Parts Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $55.13 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $1.85 between high and low, or 3.37%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.56%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (AAP) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Advance Auto Parts Inc to open at $55.79, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $54.41 and $57.05, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$2.64 (+/-4.85%) up or down from last closing price. If Advance Auto Parts Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 4.85% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $55.13 (1.08%) than the resistance at $57.95 (3.98%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Advance Auto Parts Inc stock A Buy?
The Advance Auto Parts Inc stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Advance Auto Parts Inc will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Buy to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.847
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $55.79 ( 0.114%).
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AAP Performance
Trading levels for AAP
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 57.64 | 3.43% |
| R2 | 56.94 | 2.17% |
| R1 | 56.50 | 1.38% |
| Price | 55.73 | |
| S1 | 55.09 | -1.15% |
| S2 | 54.65 | -1.94% |
| S3 | 53.94 | -3.21% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 62.18 | 11.57% |
| R2 | 58.62 | 5.19% |
| R1 | 57.95 | 3.98% |
| Price | 55.73 | |
| S1 | 55.13 | -1.08% |
| S2 | 55.09 | -1.15% |
| S3 | 51.24 | -8.06% |
AAP Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 21, 2026 | Jul 10, 2026 | Jul 24, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.431% |
| 2 | Feb 10, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.441% |
| 3 | Oct 27, 2025 | Jan 09, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | $0.250 | 0.530% |
| 4 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | $0.250 | 0.440% |
| 5 | May 13, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | $0.250 | 0.514% |
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