NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ("Advance Auto Parts" or the "Company") (NYSE: AAP). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.

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The investigation concerns whether Advance Auto Parts and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On May 31, 2023, Advance Auto Parts revealed disappointing results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, including a net sales decrease of more than 1.6% compared to the prior year and an operating margin rate of 2.6%, which was "well below expectations due to higher than planned investments to narrow competitive price gaps in the professional sales channel as well as unfavorable product mix." The Company further disclosed that it was slashing its full year 2023 guidance, which it had provided just three months earlier, because it now "expect[s] the competitive dynamics . . . faced in the first quarter to continue." Moreover, the Company revealed that it was cutting its quarterly dividend by 84% "to provide enhanced financial flexibility." 

On this news, Advance Auto Parts' stock price fell $39.31 per share, or 35.04%, to close at $72.89 per share on May 31, 2023.

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