Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Stock Price & Analysis
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) closed at USD 127.97 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.56% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 124.78; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 124.55–128.32 on volume of 1,733,498 shares. Market capitalization is $17.64B, with a 52-week range of USD 90.78–151.57 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
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Latest Earnings Results (GPC)
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) reported Q3 2026 results on Oct 20, 2026, 6:55:00 AM ET: GAAP EPS $1.62, revenue $6.52B vs. estimate $6.49B (beat). Guidance: The company narrowed its full-year 2026 outlook for adjusted diluted EPS to $7.50 to $7.75. Source: company press release. Nexqual published it 33 seconds after release. Read the press release.
| Fiscal period | EPS (reported) | Revenue | Released | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $1.62 (GAAP diluted) | $6.52B | Oct 20, 2026, 6:55:00 AM ET · on Nexqual +33 seconds | PR Newswire |
Reported actuals captured by Nexqual from SEC 8-K filings and company press releases; each figure confirmed by two independent extraction methods.
Key facts (GPC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Sep 30, 2026): revenue $25.3B, net income $31.0M (0.1% margin), free cash flow $763M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 568.3x (avg 97.5x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), net debt $3.96B.
- 6 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold GPC (13F, Q2 2026): 1 new, 2 added, 2 reduced, 1 unchanged.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 3 Form 4 filings, $456K; 0 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($0K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.45 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 140 (range 122–170).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -0.5% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +11.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-20, EPS estimate USD 1.6, revenue estimate $6.21B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (GPC)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $18.9B | $22.1B | $23.1B | $23.5B | $24.3B | $25.3B |
| Gross profit | $6.63B | $7.74B | $8.29B | $8.52B | $8.94B | — |
| Net income | $899M | $1.18B | $1.32B | $904M | $65.9M | $31.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.23 | $8.31 | $9.33 | $6.47 | $0.47 | — |
| Free cash flow | $992M | $1.13B | $923M | $684M | $421M | $763M |
| Gross margin | 35.2% | 35.0% | 35.9% | 36.3% | 36.8% | — |
| Net margin | 4.8% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Revenue growth | +14.1% | +17.1% | +4.5% | +1.7% | +3.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $715M | $653M | $1.10B | $480M | $477M | — |
| Total debt | $2.41B | $3.33B | $3.91B | $4.28B | $4.80B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Sep 30, 2026) (GPC)
P/E 568.3x · P/S 0.7x · EV/Sales 0.8x · P/FCF 23.1x · P/B 3.8x · FCF yield 4.32% · Earnings yield 0.18% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 3.27% · Net debt $3.96B · EV $21.6B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 259.6x, Dec 2024 18.0x, Dec 2023 14.8x.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (GPC)
6 of 80 tracked investors hold GPC. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Klarman | Baupost Group | 6.13% | $332M | Added +89.0% |
| Harry Burn | Sound Shore | 2.10% | $68.4M | New position |
| Bill Nygren | Oakmark Funds | 0.57% | $431M | Reduced -7.1% |
| Richard Pzena | Pzena Investment Management | 0.21% | $69.8M | Added +3.1% |
| Jensen Investment Management | 0.01% | $315K | Unchanged | |
| Dodge & Cox Funds | Dodge & Cox | <0.01% | $525K | Reduced -4.3% |
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (GPC)
3 of 3 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Galla Christopher T | SVP, GC, and Corp. Secretary | 2,333 | $268K | 9.6% | Yes (adopted September 17, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
| 2026-05-05 | Howe James F. | President, Motion | 415 | $43K | 1.6% | Yes (adopted September 17, 2025) | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
| 2026-05-04 | Howe James F. | President, Motion | 1,392 | $145K | 5.1% | Yes | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023 or 2024) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (GPC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.45 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 140 (low 122, high 170).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Argus Research | Target lowered | Buy | $156 → $150 |
| 2026-10-21 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $122 → $125 |
| 2026-10-21 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $126 → $131 |
| 2026-10-12 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Overweight | $125 → $137 |
| 2026-08-03 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $150 → $170 |
| 2026-07-22 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Hold | $124 → $126 |
| 2026-07-22 | Evercore ISI Group | Target raised | Outperform | $145 → $150 |
| 2026-07-06 | DA Davidson | Target raised | Buy | $145 → $150 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (GPC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -0.5% | +11.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -0.5% | +2.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 33.9% | 29.2% |
| Max drawdown | -37.5% (Feb 2026→May 2026) | -45.5% (Nov 2022→May 2026) |
GPC revenue by business segment (quarter ended Sep 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America Automotive | $2.54B | 39.0% | +2.2% |
| Industrial | $2.41B | 36.9% | +6.1% |
| International Automotive | $1.57B | 24.1% | +4.5% |
| Total revenue | $6.52B | 100% | — |
GPC revenue by region (quarter ended Sep 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $4.80B | 73.6% | +4.0% |
| — United States (part of North America) | $4.22B | 64.7% | +3.7% |
| — Canada (part of North America) | $547.1M | 8.4% | +5.3% |
| — Mexico (part of North America) | $30.9M | 0.5% | +15.7% |
| Europe | $1.04B | 16.0% | +1.9% |
| Australasia | $680.6M | 10.4% | +9.2% |
| Total revenue | $6.52B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
GPC suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier | Motion Industries | “Motion has access to over 10 million replacement parts that are sourced from nearly 40,000 different suppliers, with approximately 45% of purchases coming from our top 50 strategic suppliers.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 20, 2026.
GPC analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.60 | $1.78 | -10.1% | $6.21B | 9 |
| Next quarter (ends Mar 2027) | $1.90 | $1.94 | -1.9% | $6.47B | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $7.60 | $7.74 | -1.8% | $25.54B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.16 | $8.28 | -1.4% | $26.46B | 10 |
GPC options: expected move
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026 | 28 | 28.1% | ±6.5% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 56 | 27.3% | ±8.9% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 84 | 27.0% | ±10.5% |
| Feb 19, 2027 | 119 | 30.2% | ±13.9% |
| Mar 19, 2027 | 147 | 27.9% | ±14.3% |
| May 21, 2027 | 210 | 30.4% | ±18.4% |
| Jun 17, 2027 | 237 | 29.4% | ±18.8% |
30-day implied volatility 26.5% vs 26.6% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.34. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC)
| Price | USD 127.97 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.56% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 124.78 |
| Open | USD 124.71 |
| Day Range | USD 124.55 – 128.32 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 90.78 – 151.57 |
| Volume | 1,733,498 shares |
| Market Cap | $17.64B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (GPC)
Nexqual's technical model rates GPC "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.02 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 131.49) |
| MACD | -0.65 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (GPC)
Wall Street analysts rate GPC "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 140 (range USD 122–170), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 140 |
| High Target | USD 170 |
| Low Target | USD 122 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 6 / 0 |
Earnings (GPC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-20 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.6 |
| Revenue Estimate | $6.21B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-30 | USD 2.07 vs est 2.04 ▲ beat |
| 2026-06-30 | USD 2.15 vs est 2.08 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.77 vs est 1.75 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.55 vs est 1.82 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (GPC)
| Total Revenue | $25.33B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.20% |
| Gross Margin | +37.72% |
| Operating Margin | +5.04% |
| Profit Margin | +0.12% |
| ROE | +0.66% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.46 |
| Current Ratio | 1.22 |
| Total Cash | $763.15M |
| Total Debt | $6.82B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Sep 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $762.85M (3.0% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
Financial Health Score (GPC)
Nexqual rates Genuine Parts Company's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +3.5% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Solid — Gross margin 38%, operating 5% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $763M cash and investments vs $4.72B debt (Sep 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $763M (last 4 quarters to Sep 2026, SEC), slim 3.0% margin |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 1%, ROA 4.2% |
Ownership (GPC)
| Insider Ownership | +0.51% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.36% |
| Shares Outstanding | 137.86M |
| Float | 137.47M |
| Short % of Float | +5.50% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
Leadership (GPC)
Genuine Parts Company is led by William P. Stengel, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | William P. Stengel |
|---|---|
| Executive VP and Chief Financial & Operating Officer | Herbert C. Nappier |
| President of North America Automotive | Alain Masse |
| President & COO of Motion | James F. Howe |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Timothy Walsh |
Major Backers & Investors (GPC)
Notable institutional backers of Genuine Parts Company include Harris Associates L.P., Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., Invesco, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Harris Associates L.P. | 2.65% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 2.26% |
| Invesco | 2.15% |
| Capital International Investors | 2.09% |
| ProShare Advisors, LLC | 2.06% |
| AMERICAN FUNDS FUNDAMENTAL INVESTORS | 2.02% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 11.01% |
| BlackRock | 9.68% |
| State Street | 5.53% |
| Geode Capital | 2.83% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:55 UTC.
From Genuine Parts Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-20)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Our Australasia business also includes a leading Two Wheel Division that distributes motorcycle parts and apparel with exclusive brands, including wholesale banners (McLeod Accessories, John Titman Racing) and AMX Super Stores, Australia's largest motorcycle accessories retailer.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We may be affected by global climate change or legal, tax, regulatory, or market responses to such change.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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