Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 7.500-8.000 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 7.700. The company issued revenue guidance of $25.0 billion-$25.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $25.4 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. UBS Group decreased their price objective on Genuine Parts from $135.00 to $125.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 22nd. DA Davidson boosted their price objective on shares of Genuine Parts from $145.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, July 6th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Genuine Parts in a research note on Wednesday, June 24th. Truist Financial lowered their price target on Genuine Parts from $127.00 to $124.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Finally, Zacks Research upgraded Genuine Parts from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $144.50.

Genuine Parts Stock Down 2.2%

Shares of GPC stock opened at $119.70 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $108.96 and its 200 day simple moving average is $115.53. Genuine Parts has a twelve month low of $90.78 and a twelve month high of $151.57. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.77, a quick ratio of 0.48 and a current ratio of 1.09. The company has a market capitalization of $16.47 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 278.38 and a beta of 0.63.

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 21st. The specialty retailer reported $2.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.08 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.43 billion. Genuine Parts had a net margin of 0.24% and a return on equity of 22.28%. Genuine Parts’s quarterly revenue was up 6.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $2.10 EPS. Genuine Parts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-8.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts predict that Genuine Parts will post 7.69 EPS for the current year.

Genuine Parts Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, July 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a $1.0625 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $4.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. Genuine Parts’s dividend payout ratio is 988.37%.

Insider Activity at Genuine Parts

In related news, insider James F. Howe sold 415 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $104.33, for a total value of $43,296.95. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 25,589 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,669,700.37. This trade represents a 1.60% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Corporate insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.

More Genuine Parts News

Here are the key news stories impacting Genuine Parts this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Genuine Parts beat Q2 estimates, posting EPS of $2.15 versus expectations around $2.08-$2.10 and revenue of $6.54 billion versus estimates near $6.43 billion, supported by 6% year-over-year sales growth. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: The company reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $7.50 to $8.00, which signals confidence in its full-year earnings trajectory even as analysts were looking for about $7.70. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Management highlighted strong industrial segment performance and broad-based sales growth, suggesting underlying demand remains solid despite inflationary headwinds. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also indicated plans to target a business separation in Q1 2027, which could eventually unlock value but adds a longer-term strategic catalyst rather than an immediate earnings driver. Article Title

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Genuine Parts

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Genuine Parts during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd grew its holdings in shares of Genuine Parts by 6,225.0% in the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 253 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 249 shares during the last quarter. BOKF NA increased its position in shares of Genuine Parts by 26.8% during the 3rd quarter. BOKF NA now owns 487 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock worth $67,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT lifted its holdings in Genuine Parts by 36.0% during the 4th quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 574 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $71,000 after purchasing an additional 152 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Genuine Parts in the fourth quarter valued at about $83,000. 78.83% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Genuine Parts Company Profile

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and business products with a history dating back to 1928. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates a broad distribution network and retail presence serving repair shops, independent retailers, industrial customers and commercial accounts. Its business model centers on stocking and delivering a wide range of parts and supplies to support aftermarket and maintenance needs across multiple end markets.

Genuine Parts conducts its operations through several well-known operating groups and subsidiaries.