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

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 7.500-8.000 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 7.740. The company issued revenue guidance of $25.0 billion-$25.6 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $25.3 billion.

Genuine Parts Price Performance

Genuine Parts stock opened at $114.89 on Wednesday. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $112.96 and its 200 day moving average is $124.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.79, a current ratio of 1.08 and a quick ratio of 0.46. The firm has a market cap of $15.98 billion, a P/E ratio of 249.76 and a beta of 0.76. Genuine Parts has a one year low of $96.08 and a one year high of $151.57.

Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 21st. The specialty retailer reported $1.77 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.75 by $0.02. The company had revenue of $6.26 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.17 billion. Genuine Parts had a return on equity of 22.28% and a net margin of 0.27%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.75 earnings per share. Genuine Parts has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.500-8.000 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Genuine Parts will post 7.76 EPS for the current year.

Genuine Parts Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th were paid a $1.0625 dividend. This is an increase from Genuine Parts’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.03. This represents a $4.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 6th. Genuine Parts’s payout ratio is presently 923.91%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

GPC has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Evercore set a $160.00 price objective on Genuine Parts in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Raymond James Financial raised Genuine Parts from a “market perform” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, February 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Genuine Parts in a research note on Friday, March 27th. UBS Group dropped their price target on Genuine Parts from $150.00 to $135.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Truist Financial set a $127.00 price target on Genuine Parts and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, three have given a Buy rating, four have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Genuine Parts currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $145.57.

Genuine Parts News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Reported Q1 results that beat revenue expectations and roughly matched/edged past consensus EPS; management highlighted solid sales growth and operating discipline, which supported the bullish market reaction. Genuine Parts Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Market coverage noted an immediate share gain following the print — the stock moved up as investors focused on the revenue beat and management commentary. What’s Going On With Genuine Parts Stock Today?
• Neutral Sentiment: Company reaffirmed FY2026 guidance (EPS $7.50–$8.00; revenue $25.0B–$25.6B). Guidance is close to consensus but sits slightly below some forecasts, so it’s a mixed signal — supportive of the outlook but conservative vs a few analyst models. View Press Release / Guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings call transcript and slide deck are available for detail on segment performance and management commentary — useful for investors wanting granular color on margins, parts demand and the spin-off discussion. Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Pre-earnings coverage highlighted an upcoming corporate action (spinoff) that investors should monitor for strategic/valuation impact; timing and details may influence longer-term sentiment. Dividend King GPC Earnings on Deck: What the Upcoming Spinoff Means for Investors
• Negative Sentiment: Some outlets note the quarter missed certain street estimates (e.g., Zacks cited an EPS miss vs its $1.81 estimate), creating mixed analyst reactions — this explains why upside was limited despite the revenue beat. Genuine Parts (GPC) Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Genuine Parts

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GPC. Strive Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Genuine Parts during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Genuine Parts by 6,225.0% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 253 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 249 shares in the last quarter. BOKF NA increased its holdings in shares of Genuine Parts by 26.8% during the third quarter. BOKF NA now owns 487 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $67,000 after acquiring an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT increased its holdings in shares of Genuine Parts by 36.0% during the fourth quarter. Zions Bancorporation National Association UT now owns 574 shares of the specialty retailer’s stock valued at $71,000 after acquiring an additional 152 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Los Angeles Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Genuine Parts during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $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.