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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 13, 2023 / Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Advance Auto Parts, Inc. ("AAP" or the "Company") (NYSE:AAP). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.comor 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether AAP 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, AAP held its quarterly earnings call for 2023 first quarter. During that call, Company President and Chief Executive Officer Thomas R. Greco conceded that AAP's "financial results in the first quarter were well below expectations." Because the Company slashed prices on products, Greco stated, "we had less price realization than plans, which put substantially higher pressure on our product margin price." Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey W. Shepherd revealed during the earnings call that the Company's strategic pricing program resulted in the Company being "unable to price to cover product costs in the quarter." AAP consequently revised downward its 2023 guidance to an operating margin of 5% to 5.3% from the previously announced 7.8% to 9.2% margins.
On this news, AAP's 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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SOURCE: Pomerantz LLP