Advance Auto Parts Inc. (NYSE:AAP) stock surged Thursday after the company delivered stronger-than-expected quarterly results, driven by improving demand trends across both professional and do-it-yourself customers.

Management also pointed to gains from merchandising initiatives, stronger parts availability and customer engagement efforts, while signaling caution around consumer spending pressure, elevated gas prices and geopolitical uncertainty.

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Quarterly Details

The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 77 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 45 cents. Quarterly sales of $2.614 billion outpaced the Street view of $2.579 billion.