Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.99
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) Dividend History
Income profile from 2006 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.6% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.99
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-45.0%
5Y CAGR5.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.9%
1Y Total Return46.8%
5Y Total Return-59.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$4,09910Y ago$4,60720Y ago$17,117
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (21 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
AAP does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -45.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, AAP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 1.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -59.0%, with dividends contributing 8.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,607 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$13.50
Avg/Payment$0.6750
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 1.88% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | $0.2500 | — | 2.28% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.02% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 1.60% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 3.10% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 2.16% | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 2.66% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 1.59% | Jul 26, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Automotive Retail and Parts
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#2 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
0Y
5.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.9%
#2 of 2
Annual Dividend History
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.50 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.73 | 137.0% | 0.73x | 0.6% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | -50.0% | 4 | $-5.63 | — | — | 0.6% |
| 2023 | $2.00 | -66.7% | 3 | $0.50 | 400.0% | 0.25x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $6.00 | 84.6% | 4 | $7.65 | 78.4% | 1.27x | 3.8% |
| 2021 | $3.25 | 333.3% | 4 | $9.55 | 34.0% | 2.94x | 2.1% |
| 2020 | $0.75 | 212.5% | 3 | $7.14 | 10.5% | 9.52x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.84 | 3.5% | 28.50x | 0.2% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $5.73 | 4.2% | 23.88x | 0.2% |
| 2017 | $0.24 | 0.0% | 4 | $6.42 | 3.7% | 26.75x | 0.2% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does AAP pay per share?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.99 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is AAP's next ex-dividend date?
AAP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. AAP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is AAP's dividend safe?
AAP's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has AAP increased its dividend?
AAP has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.9%.
How often does AAP pay dividends?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.99 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 20+ years from 2006 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in AAP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in AAP five years ago would be worth approximately $4,099 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is AAP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
AAP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.