Aap stock price forecast sector-wide resilience in the auto

Sector-wide resilience in the auto parts retail industry is reinforcing the current aap stock price forecast. If macro conditions remain stable, analysts anticipate a gradual but sustained upward channel in the stock price into early 1-Year Share Price Decline as of  September 4: 35.29% The factor that sets AAP stock up for a rapid price advance is the short interest. The short interest is down from its peaks in 2021 and 2022 but remains high in early 2025. It is up compared to the back half of 2025 at nearly 15% and a headwind for the market that could quickly become a tailwind. The opportunity is for a short-covering rally or short squeeze caused by the return to growth and operational improvement that may be revealed in upcoming quarters. The aap stock price forecast currently integrates sector rotation effects, as some investors shift from tech into consumer discretionary stocks. Automotive parts demand resilience during economic slowdowns adds a defensive element to the forecast.