** Morgan Stanley raises Advance Auto Parts' AAP.N PT to $48 from $45, 2.4% downside to stock's last clsoe; leaves rating unchanged at 'equal-weight'
** Brokerage says co to perform well in second half of the year, following better-than-expected Q1 results
** Adds co's combination of defensive category, progress in generating stable topline growth and significant margin will boost earnings
** Automotive aftermarket parts provider's shares down 2% at $48 premarket
** Co on Thursday posted Q1 earnings that beat analysts' estimates
** One of 28 brokerages rate stock "strong buy", 23 "hold" and four "sell"; their median PT is $41 - data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, shares up 4% YTD
(Reporting by Apratim Sarkar)
((Apratim.Sarkar@thomsonreuters.com))
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