Advance Auto Parts rises, brokerages lifts PT

** Shares of Advance Auto Parts AAP.N up 1% at about $58, in early trading

** Co on Thursday lowered its 2025 adj. EPS forecast

** Truist says co's Q2 earnings were slightly better than expected, driven by stronger demand from professional customers

** Notes co expects better performance in the second half of the year due to seasonal tailwind and improved operational execution

** Truist maintains rating at "hold"

** 1 of 28 brokerages rate the stock "strong buy" , 24 "hold" and 3 "sell"; their median PT is $53 - data compiled by LSEG

** Including session moves, shares up 21.3% YTD