All Brands Owned by Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

What does Advance Auto Parts own?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. owns the Advance Auto Parts and Carquest store banners, the DieHard product brand, private-label sourcing arm Autopart International, and the ARGOS private-label motor oil. It sold its Worldpac wholesale business in November 2024.

Is Advance Auto Parts publicly traded?
Yes. It trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker AAP. It is a conventional single-class public corporation with institutional investors holding most shares.

When was Advance Auto Parts founded?
Arthur Taubman founded the company in 1932 in Baltimore, Maryland, as Advance Stores Company after buying three auto parts stores. It went public on the NYSE in 2001.

Who owns Advance Auto Parts?
Public shareholders own it. Shane O'Kelly has been president and CEO since September 2023, leading a turnaround focused on margin recovery and store network optimization.

What is Advance Auto Parts' market position?
It is the third-largest US automotive aftermarket parts retailer behind AutoZone and O'Reilly, operating approximately 4,300 stores. Its margins trail both competitors, which defines its current restructuring strategy.

Does Advance Auto Parts own Carquest and DieHard?
Yes. Carquest came through the 2013 acquisition of General Parts International, and the company bought the DieHard brand in 2019 for about $200 million.