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Advance Auto Parts vs Marinemax: AAP and HZO compared
Advance Auto Parts is the larger company: $2.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $611M for Marinemax (Q3 FY26). Advance Auto Parts is growing faster (-1% against -7% a year earlier). Marinemax is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.1% against 2.3%.
Where the money goes: AAP and HZO
Advance Auto Parts (AAP) · Q3 2026
Advance Auto Parts, Q3 2026: revenue $2.0B (-1% year over year), operating margin 2.3%, net earnings $15.0M, operating cash flow $59.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Marinemax (HZO) · Q3 FY26
Marinemax, Q3 FY26: revenue $611M (-7% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $15.6M, operating cash flow $85.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Advance Auto Parts (AAP) | Marinemax (HZO) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.0B | $611M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -1% | -7% |
| Gross margin | 44.6% | 35.7% |
| Operating margin | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| Net earnings | $15.0M | $15.6M |
| Net margin | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $59.0M | $85.2M |
| Free cash flow | — | $77.2M |
| Market value | $2.8B | $1.2B |
| P/E | 40.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $49.15 | $49.40 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Advance Auto Parts or Marinemax?
Advance Auto Parts is the larger company: $2.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $611M for Marinemax (Q3 FY26).
Is Advance Auto Parts or Marinemax growing faster?
Advance Auto Parts is growing faster (-1% against -7% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Advance Auto Parts or Marinemax?
Marinemax is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.1% against 2.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Jul 23, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.