Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

In the past six months, GPC stock has experienced several notable events. In Q1 2025, GPC reported a sales increase, gross margin expansion, and reaffirmed its full-year outlook. In Q2 2025, results aligned with expectations, but adjusted diluted EPS decreased, leading to a revision of the full-year guidance. EVP Naveen Krishna sold 5,303 shares of GPC stock. In Q3 2025, GPC reported mixed performance with revenue beating forecasts but a slight miss on EPS, subsequently raising its full-year sales guidance and narrowing its adjusted EPS guidance. Several analysts adjusted their price targets for GPC, with the consensus rating remaining a 'Moderate Buy'.

Genuine Parts Co. experiences some demand seasonality, with the first quarter typically being a slower sales period. The company's business model benefits from consistent demand for maintenance and repairs in both automotive and industrial sectors. Q3 2025 earnings noted sequential improvement in comparable sales growth for both its U.S. Automotive and Industrial segments.

Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) is a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, operating in the Distribution Services sector. Its core business is divided into the Automotive Parts Group, featuring brands like NAPA Auto Parts, and the Industrial Parts Group, operating under the Motion Industries brand. GPC serves a diverse customer base, including repair shops, service stations, vehicle dealers, fleet operators, industrial concerns, and individual consumers.

Genuine Parts Co. has a global presence, operating across 17 countries with over 10,700 locations. The Automotive Parts Group operates in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australasia, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, and Portugal. The Industrial Parts Group serves customers in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Australasia. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.

Genuine Parts Co. has a strong brand reputation for quality and reliability, particularly through its NAPA Auto Parts brand. The company focuses on customer service and strategic initiatives to improve its business, supporting its positive standing. No specific events have negatively impacted GPC's brand reputation in the past year.

Genuine Parts Co. has significant institutional ownership, with institutions holding 82% of the company's shares, including major holders like Vanguard Group Inc. and BlackRock, Inc. Top individual investors include Paul Donahue, William Stengel II, Robert “Robin” Loudermilk, Jr., Herbert Nappier, and John Holder.