AAP Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

AAP has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.25%
Payout Ratio 71.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -25.52%
Consistency Lifetime 91.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.71%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 20
Dividend Rating 8.64%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 15.8%
Total Return 5y: -60.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Retail

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PAG 10,404 M 3.11% 8.70%
SAH 2,065 M 2.12% 3.60%
MUSA 7,445 M 0.54% 1.71%
GPI 4,304 M 0.47% 1.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SAH 2,065 M 33.5% 90.2%
PAG 10,404 M 30.6% 85.5%
MUSA 7,445 M 19.9% 100%
LAD 7,843 M 12.5% 90.3%
GPI 4,304 M 10.7% 87.6%

AAP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-09 2026-01-09 2026-01-23 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.59%
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-10-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.5%
2025-07-11 2025-07-11 2025-07-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.42%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.79%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-01-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.55%
2024-10-11 2024-10-11 2024-10-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.67%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.4%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.32%
2024-01-11 2024-01-12 2024-01-26 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.41%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-27 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.49%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-28 Quarterly 0.25 -83.3% 0.35%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-28 Quarterly 1.5 0% 1.26%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-03 Quarterly 1.5 0% 1.06%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-09-30 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.89%
2022-06-16 2022-06-17 2022-07-01 Quarterly 1.5 0% 0.89%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-01 Quarterly 1.5 50% 0.73%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-03 Quarterly 1 0% 0.42%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-01 Quarterly 1 0% 0.49%
2021-06-17 2021-06-18 2021-07-02 Quarterly 1 300% 0.51%
2021-03-18 2021-03-19 2021-04-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.14%
2020-12-17 2020-12-18 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-02 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-06-18 2020-06-19 2020-07-03 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-03-19 2020-04-03 Quarterly 0.25 316.7% N/A
2019-12-19 2019-12-20 2020-01-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-09-19 2019-09-20 2019-10-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-06-20 2019-06-21 2019-07-05 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2019-03-21 2019-03-22 2019-04-05 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-12-20 2018-12-21 2019-01-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-09-20 2018-09-21 2018-10-05 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-06-21 2018-06-22 2018-07-06 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-03-22 2018-03-23 2018-04-06 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-12-21 2017-12-22 2018-01-05 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-09-21 2017-09-22 2017-10-06 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-06-21 2017-06-23 2017-07-07 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2017-03-22 2017-03-24 2017-04-07 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-12-21 2016-12-23 2017-01-06 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-09-21 2016-09-23 2016-10-07 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-06-15 2016-06-17 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2016-03-16 2016-03-18 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-12-22 2015-12-24 2016-01-08 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-09-16 2015-09-18 2015-10-02 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-06-17 2015-06-19 2015-07-02 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2015-03-18 2015-03-20 2015-04-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-12-23 2014-12-26 2015-01-09 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-09-17 2014-09-19 2014-10-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-06-16 2014-06-18 2014-07-02 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2014-03-19 2014-03-21 2014-04-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-12-18 2013-12-20 2014-01-03 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2013-09-18 2013-09-20 2013-10-04 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A

AAP Dividend FAQ

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE:AAP) is a leading U.S. automotive aftermarket retailer that supplies a broad catalog of parts-from batteries and brakes to performance upgrades and maintenance consumables-and offers a suite of services such as battery installation, engine-light diagnostics, and tool-loan programs. The company operates under the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest banners across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and through franchised Carquest stores in Mexico and the Caribbean, serving both professional installers and DIY customers.

What is the Dividend Yield of AAP?

As of February 2026, AAP`s dividend yield is 2.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 55.30.

Does AAP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AAP paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-09 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does AAP pay dividends?

AAP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AAP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-09.

AAP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AAP for the next 4 payments are between 0.547 (+118.8%) and 0.578 (+131.2%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will AAP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-09. The next Ex-Dividend date for Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AAP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Advance Auto Parts (AAP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AAP?

AAP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -25.5% per year.
Negative growth: AAP's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of AAP?

AAP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.71%. If you bought AAP's shares at 140.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.71% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AAP?

AAP Payout Consistency is 91.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Advance Auto Parts has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AAP have a good Dividend Yield?

AAP`s 2.25% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AAP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AAP is 71.9%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of AAP?

AAP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 8.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AAP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AAP's Outstanding Shares?

Advance Auto Parts's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.27% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has AAP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Sep 26, 2005 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2001 105,313,300
2002 109,802,100 +4.26%
2003 113,817,100 +3.66%
2004 109,100,500 -4.14%
2005 109,255,000 +0.14%
2006 106,645,000 -2.39%
2007 95,683,000 -10.28%
2008 94,889,000 -0.83%
2009 91,473,000 -3.6%
2010 81,019,000 -11.43%
2011 74,223,000 -8.39%
2012 74,002,000 -0.3%
2013 73,248,000 -1.02%
2014 73,494,000 +0.34%
2015 73,861,000 +0.5%
2016 73,886,000 +0.03%
2017 74,156,000 +0.37%
2018 73,254,000 -1.22%
2019 69,570,000 -5.03%
2020 67,929,000 -2.36%
2021 62,845,000 -7.48%
2022 59,623,000 -5.13%
2023 59,675,000 +0.09%
2024 59,743,000 +0.11%
2025 60,000,000 +0.43%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-05 02:39