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Advance Auto Parts Cash Flow 2026-2007 | AAP
Brief overview of Advance Auto Parts's cash flow quality
The review uses the five latest available annual reports between 2021 and 2026.
The latest year produced an operating outflow of -$46 million. A return to positive cash generation is important.
Operating cash flow was above zero 4 times out of five. Most, but not all, periods generated cash.
Each unit of cumulative profit produced roughly 2.92x of operating cash flow. Earnings quality looks high.
Operating cash flow margin declined from 9.6% to -0.5%. Revenue converted into cash less effectively.
Receivables and inventory net of payables decreased $598.6 million, supporting cash flow.
Overall picture
Advance Auto Parts does not yet show sustainable internal cash generation. Stronger OCF and a return to free cash flow are needed.
Annual Cash Flow Advance Auto Parts
| 2026 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2007 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operating Cash Flow |
-46 M | 85 M | 287 M | 737 M | 970 M | - | 867 M | 811 M | 601 M | 523 M | 709 M | - | 545 M | 685 M | 829 M | 700 M | 479 M | - |
Depreciation & Amortization |
272 M | 292 M | 269 M | 248 M | 250 M | - | 238 M | 238 M | 249 M | 258 M | 285 M | - | 208 M | 190 M | 176 M | 151 M | 147 M | - |
Accounts Payables |
2.98 B | 3.41 B | 3.53 B | 4.18 B | 3.64 B | - | 3.42 B | 3.17 B | 2.89 B | 3.09 B | 3.1 B | - | 2.18 B | 2.03 B | 1.65 B | 966 M | - | - |
Accounts Receivables |
380 M | 544 M | 610 M | 684 M | 750 M | - | 689 M | 625 M | 606 M | 641 M | 580 M | - | 278 M | 230 M | 140 M | 92.6 M | - | - |
Total Inventories |
3.65 B | 3.61 B | 3.89 B | 4.9 B | 4.54 B | 4.54 B | 4.43 B | 4.36 B | 4.17 B | 4.33 B | 3.94 B | 3.94 B | 2.56 B | 2.31 B | 2.04 B | 1.63 B | - | - |
Annual performance
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All numbers in USD currency
Quarterly Cash Flow Advance Auto Parts
| 2026-Q4 | 2026-Q3 | 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | 2024-Q4 | 2024-Q3 | 2024-Q2 | 2024-Q1 | 2023-Q4 | 2023-Q3 | 2023-Q2 | 2023-Q1 | 2022-Q4 | 2022-Q3 | 2022-Q2 | 2022-Q1 | 2021-Q4 | 2021-Q3 | 2021-Q2 | 2021-Q1 | 2020-Q4 | 2020-Q3 | 2020-Q2 | 2020-Q1 | 2019-Q4 | 2019-Q3 | 2019-Q2 | 2019-Q1 | 2018-Q4 | 2018-Q3 | 2018-Q2 | 2018-Q1 | 2017-Q4 | 2017-Q3 | 2017-Q2 | 2017-Q1 | 2016-Q4 | 2016-Q3 | 2016-Q2 | 2016-Q1 | 2015-Q4 | 2015-Q3 | 2015-Q2 | 2015-Q1 | 2014-Q4 | 2014-Q3 | 2014-Q2 | 2014-Q1 | 2013-Q4 | 2013-Q3 | 2013-Q2 | 2013-Q1 | 2012-Q4 | 2012-Q3 | 2012-Q2 | 2012-Q1 | 2011-Q4 | 2011-Q3 | 2011-Q2 | 2011-Q1 | 2010-Q4 | 2010-Q3 | 2010-Q2 | |
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Operating Cash Flow |
- | - | 271 M | -19 M | -12 M | 50 M | -156 M | -73 M | 70 M | 85 M | 3 M | 258 M | 196 M | 215 M | -383 M | 253 M | 175 M | 363 M | -54.9 M | 182 M | 149 M | 446 M | 330 M | 160 M | 361 M | 437 M | 10.9 M | 158 M | 216 M | 288 M | 205 M | 130 M | 238 M | 290 M | 154 M | 200 M | 134 M | 232 M | 35.1 M | 96.3 M | 219 M | 120 M | 88.4 M | 183 M | 189 M | 229 M | 102 M | 169 M | 220 M | - | 81.1 M | 147 M | 88.4 M | 310 M | 135 M | 180 M | 93.4 M | 411 M | 235 M | 218 M | 611 M | 272 M | 272 M | 69.7 M | 596 M | 338 M |
Depreciation & Amortization |
- | - | 56 M | 74 M | 68 M | 57 M | 89 M | 2.6 M | 2.6 M | 6.1 M | 8.2 M | 2.8 M | 2.9 M | 6.8 M | 9.2 M | -8.7 M | 7 M | 7.1 M | 9.5 M | 7 M | 7.2 M | 7.2 M | 9.7 M | 7.3 M | 7.3 M | 7.3 M | 9.7 M | 7.3 M | 7.3 M | 7.3 M | 9.7 M | 9.4 M | 9.4 M | 8.5 M | 13.4 M | 11.1 M | 10.7 M | 11 M | 14.6 M | 10.9 M | 11.3 M | 10.8 M | 14.9 M | 12.5 M | 12.4 M | 12.1 M | 16.2 M | 12.6 M | 12.9 M | 13.3 M | 88.2 M | 1.85 M | 160 M | 112 M | 64 M | - | 45.2 M | 98.5 M | 55.8 M | - | 134 M | 52.5 M | 52.5 M | - | 125 M | 49.7 M |
Accounts Payables |
2.98 B | 3.06 B | 3.13 B | 3.05 B | 3.18 B | 3.32 B | 3.42 B | 3.41 B | 3.5 B | 4.05 B | 4.03 B | 3.53 B | 4.01 B | 3.86 B | 3.75 B | 4.18 B | 4.08 B | 4.09 B | 3.94 B | 3.97 B | 3.75 B | 3.81 B | 3.74 B | 3.64 B | 3.53 B | 3.31 B | 3.3 B | 3.42 B | 3.4 B | 3.32 B | 3.28 B | 3.17 B | 3.02 B | 2.91 B | 2.89 B | 2.89 B | 2.92 B | 2.94 B | 3.05 B | 3.09 B | 3.2 B | 3.22 B | 3.32 B | 3.2 B | 3.18 B | 3.17 B | 3.14 B | 3.1 B | 3.09 B | 3.05 B | 2.98 B | 2.18 B | 2.06 B | 2.05 B | 2.1 B | 2.03 B | 1.83 B | 1.74 B | 1.74 B | 1.65 B | 1.59 B | 1.57 B | 1.57 B | 1.29 B | 1.26 B | 1.19 B |
Accounts Receivables |
380 M | 404 M | 390 M | 402 M | 483 M | 492 M | 494 M | 544 M | 669 M | 848 M | 825 M | 610 M | 863 M | 783 M | 770 M | 684 M | 843 M | 930 M | 958 M | 754 M | 932 M | 804 M | 805 M | 750 M | 843 M | 742 M | 627 M | 689 M | 721 M | 713 M | 684 M | 625 M | 699 M | 664 M | 620 M | 606 M | 679 M | 681 M | 683 M | 641 M | 687 M | 657 M | 651 M | 598 M | 665 M | 653 M | 632 M | 580 M | 635 M | 622 M | 577 M | 278 M | 279 M | 282 M | 272 M | 230 M | 205 M | 159 M | 146 M | 140 M | 131 M | 115 M | 115 M | 124 M | 116 M | 110 M |
Total Inventories |
3.65 B | 3.79 B | 3.84 B | 3.82 B | 3.69 B | 3.69 B | 3.73 B | 3.61 B | 4.04 B | 4.9 B | 4.83 B | 3.89 B | 4.92 B | 5.05 B | 5 B | 4.9 B | 4.93 B | 4.83 B | 4.78 B | 4.68 B | 4.45 B | 4.43 B | 4.48 B | 4.54 B | 4.37 B | 4.36 B | 4.53 B | 4.43 B | 4.39 B | 4.37 B | 4.43 B | 4.36 B | 4.19 B | 4.16 B | 4.23 B | 4.17 B | 4.22 B | 4.29 B | 4.41 B | 4.33 B | 4.36 B | 4.42 B | 4.43 B | 4.17 B | 4.14 B | 4.12 B | 4.1 B | 3.94 B | 3.94 B | 3.94 B | 3.91 B | 2.56 B | 2.46 B | 2.41 B | 2.42 B | 2.31 B | 2.19 B | 2.1 B | 2.11 B | 2.04 B | 2.11 B | 2.12 B | 2.12 B | 1.86 B | 1.84 B | 1.75 B |
Quarterly performance
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All numbers in USD currency
Cash Flow Statement is one of the three key financial reports of the company Advance Auto Parts, reflecting the actual cash inflows and outflows over a certain period. Unlike the income statement, which shows revenues and expenses on an accrual basis, the cash flow statement focuses on real cash flows — how much cash actually came into the company and how much was spent.
Main Sections of the Cash Flow Statement- Operating Activities
This section reflects cash flows related to the company’s core operations: receipts from sales of goods and services, payments to suppliers, employee salaries, taxes, and other operating expenses. Positive cash flow from operating activities indicates the viability of the business and its ability to generate cash. - Investing Activities
Shows cash movements related to the purchase and sale of long-term assets such as real estate, equipment, and investments in other companies. Negative cash flow here often indicates investments in growth, which can be a positive sign. - Financing Activities
Reflects the inflow and outflow of cash related to raising and repaying capital: issuing shares, loans, dividend payments, and loan repayments. This section shows how the company finances its activities and distributes profits.
The cash flow statement is important for investors because it allows them to assess the company’s real liquidity, showing whether it has enough cash to cover current obligations and investments — this is critical for financial stability. Additionally, it helps analyze the quality of earnings, since profits reported in the income statement can be "paper" profits and may not reflect actual cash inflows; the cash flow statement reveals this difference. The presence of free cash is also crucial for evaluating the company’s ability to finance growth and pay dividends, which is important for investors. Attention should also be paid to prolonged negative cash flows from operating activities, as this may serve as a warning sign of potential problems with the core business.
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