ADVANCE AUTO PARTS INC (AAP)

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Brent Windom acquired 27.671 shares through dividend reinvestment on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share, representing a modest automatic acquisition rather than voluntary insider buying.
Windom's total beneficial ownership stands at 6,467.315 shares directly owned plus 10,000 shares held indirectly through a trust, indicating a material but not substantial stake in AAP.
The acquisition through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) on the Deferred Stock Unit Plan suggests the director maintains confidence in the company by allowing dividends to automatically convert to equity rather than taking cash.
No derivative securities transactions or exercises are reported, indicating no option activity or warrant exercises during this period.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Eugene I. Lee Jr. acquired 346.027 shares of AAP common stock on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share through a dividend reinvestment plan, indicating modest insider accumulation rather than aggressive buying.
Lee's total direct beneficial ownership stands at approximately 84,000 shares, with an additional 34,070 shares held indirectly through a family trust, demonstrating meaningful but not substantial personal investment in the company.
The transaction was executed through an automatic dividend reinvestment feature rather than open market purchase, suggesting passive wealth accumulation rather than confident conviction buying that would signal strong bullish sentiment.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Gregory L Smith acquired 27.671 shares of AAP common stock on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share through a dividend reinvestment plan, bringing total beneficial ownership to 6,467.316 shares, indicating modest insider accumulation.
This transaction was executed under the Deferred Stock Unit Plan for Non-Employee Directors, representing a routine dividend reinvestment rather than a discretionary open-market purchase, which limits insight into insider confidence.
The acquisition occurred via an automatic reinvestment mechanism rather than new capital deployment, suggesting this is a passive wealth accumulation activity rather than a strategic bullish signal on company prospects.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Joan M. Hilson acquired 41.631 shares of AAP common stock on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP), indicating automatic capital accumulation rather than discretionary insider buying.
Hilson's total beneficial ownership increased to 9,730.024 shares (9,341.393 shares directly owned plus 388 shares held indirectly through trust), representing a relatively modest position for a board director.
The transaction was executed through the Advance Auto Parts Deferred Stock Unit Plan for Non-Employee Directors, which is a routine mechanism for reinvesting dividends rather than a signal of insider confidence or concern about valuation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director John F. Ferraro acquired 99.548 shares of AAP common stock on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share through dividend reinvestment, indicating continued confidence in the company despite recent market conditions.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 23,879.347 shares (direct) plus 1,525 shares held indirectly through a family trust, demonstrating sustained long-term commitment to the company.
The transaction represents a routine dividend reinvestment activity rather than discretionary open-market buying, suggesting maintenance of existing position rather than aggressive accumulation at current price levels.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Carla Jean Bailo acquired 48.555 shares of AAP common stock on 04/24/2026 at $58.18 per share through dividend reinvestment under the Deferred Stock Unit Plan, indicating automatic reinvestment rather than discretionary buying.
Bailo's total beneficial ownership increased to 12,052.997 shares following the transaction, with 500 shares held indirectly through a family trust, demonstrating sustained board-level commitment to the company.
The acquisition occurred through a dividend reinvestment mechanism rather than open market purchase, suggesting this is a routine, non-discretionary transaction that provides limited insight into insider confidence or market outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Thomas W. Seboldt acquired 28.55 shares of AAP common stock on April 24, 2026 at $58.18 per share through dividend reinvestment, indicating modest insider confidence but limited aggressive buying activity.
The acquisition was executed through the Deferred Stock Unit Plan for Non-Employee Directors, representing automatic dividend reinvestment rather than discretionary open-market purchases, which suggests routine portfolio management rather than strong conviction.
Seboldt's total beneficial ownership reached 12,535.048 shares following this transaction, demonstrating established long-term equity stake in the company as a director.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-28

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Director Thomas W. Seboldt acquired 24.856 shares of AAP common stock on April 24, 2026 through dividend reinvestment at $58.926 per share, bringing his total beneficial ownership to 12,506.498 shares, indicating confidence in the company's dividend policy.
This transaction represents a routine dividend reinvestment rather than discretionary open market buying, which is a passive wealth accumulation mechanism rather than a signal of insider conviction or expectation of stock appreciation.
The relatively modest share count acquired (24.856 shares) through DRIP execution suggests this director maintains a stable, long-term investment position rather than actively increasing exposure to AAP equity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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The reporting person, Bruce Starnes, is an Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (EVP, CMO) of Advance Auto Parts Inc. (AAP), indicating his influential role within the company.
Starnes disposed of 1,645 shares of AAP common stock on March 4, 2026, likely to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted in the prior year.
Despite the disposition, Starnes still holds a substantial 45,912 shares of AAP common stock, suggesting his continued significant ownership and alignment with shareholders.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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Jeffrey Vining, the EVP, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary of Advance Auto Parts Inc., made two transactions on March 4, 2026, where he disposed of 823 and 549 shares of common stock to satisfy tax obligations on vested restricted stock units.
Vining's beneficial ownership of Advance Auto Parts Inc. common stock decreased from 20,687 shares to 20,138 shares as a result of these transactions.
The transactions appear to be routine stock dispositions to cover tax liabilities and do not indicate any significant change in Vining's ownership or position within the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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Michael Beland, the SVP, Controller and CAO of Advance Auto Parts Inc., disposed of 480 shares of common stock on March 4, 2026 to satisfy taxes at vesting of restricted stock units.
Beland continues to hold 18,308 shares of Advance Auto Parts stock directly following the reported transaction.
The reported transaction appears to be a routine stock disposition to cover tax obligations and does not indicate any significant change in Beland's ownership position or insider trading activity.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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Kristen L. Soler, the EVP and Chief HR Officer of Advance Auto Parts, disposed of 1,371 shares of common stock on March 4, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding obligations at vesting of restricted stock units.
The shares disposed of represent a small portion (around 4%) of Soler's total beneficial ownership of 32,369 shares, suggesting this was a routine transaction and not a significant reduction in her equity position.
Insider transactions can provide insights into management's views on the company's prospects, though the limited size of this transaction does not necessarily indicate any broader sentiment.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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Ryan P. Grimsland, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Advance Auto Parts, has disposed of 2,926 shares of common stock through a share withholding transaction to satisfy tax obligations.
Grimsland's total beneficial ownership of Advance Auto Parts' common stock remains substantial at 66,720 shares, indicating his continued alignment with the company's long-term interests.
The timing and relatively small size of this transaction suggest it is a routine event related to the vesting of previously granted equity awards, rather than a significant change in Grimsland's position or outlook on the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-06

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Shane M. OKelly, the Director and President and CEO of Advance Auto Parts, has disposed of 13,609 shares of the company's common stock through a transaction to satisfy taxes at the vesting of certain time-based restricted stock units.
The transaction, which occurred on March 4, 2026, reduced OKelly's direct ownership in Advance Auto Parts to 217,666 shares.
This insider selling activity may signal management's view on the company's near-term prospects, and investors should monitor for any further insider transactions.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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Thomas W. Seboldt, a director of Advance Auto Parts, acquired 35.327 shares of the company's common stock on January 23, 2026 through a dividend reinvestment program.
This transaction increases Seboldt's direct beneficial ownership in Advance Auto Parts to 12,481.642 shares.
Insider buying can signal management's confidence in the company's future prospects and may be viewed positively by investors.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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Insider Joan M. Hilson acquired 51.513 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock through a dividend reinvestment plan, indicating her continued confidence in the company.
Hilson owns 9,688.393 shares of Advance Auto Parts directly and another 388 shares indirectly through a trust, demonstrating her substantial stake in the company.
The transaction occurred on January 23, 2026, providing an up-to-date view of Hilson's ownership position in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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Insider Gregory L. Smith acquired 34.238 shares of Advance Auto Parts (AAP) common stock through a dividend reinvestment plan, increasing his direct ownership to 6,439.645 shares.
The acquisition of shares indicates that the insider is confident in the company's future and is willing to increase their stake.
The timing of the transaction, in the middle of the fiscal year, suggests the insider may have positive insights into the company's performance and outlook.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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The reporting person, John Francis Ferraro, acquired 123.176 shares of Advance Auto Parts (AAP) common stock through a dividend reinvestment plan, increasing his direct ownership to 23,779.799 shares.
Ferraro also owns an additional 1,525 shares indirectly through a family trust, indicating his significant investment in the company.
This insider transaction provides evidence of Ferraro's continued confidence in Advance Auto Parts' performance and long-term prospects.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a director of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP), acquired 428.154 shares of the company's common stock through a dividend reinvestment plan, increasing his direct ownership to 83,653.971 shares.
Lee also holds an indirect ownership of 34,070 shares through a family trust, indicating his alignment with the company's long-term performance.
The acquisition of shares by a director signals their confidence in the company's future prospects and their commitment to the company's success.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-01-27

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The reporting person, Carla Jean Bailo, acquired 60.079 shares of Advance Auto Parts common stock through a dividend reinvestment program, increasing her direct ownership to 12,004.442 shares.
Bailo also holds an indirect ownership of 500 shares through a family trust.
The acquisition price of $46.77 per share suggests a positive view on the company's stock performance.

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