NYSE: GPC
Genuine Parts Company
Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
After hours: $125.60(-1.64%) · as of 6:19 PM ET
Market Cap
$17.60B
52w High
$151.57
52w Low
$90.78
P/E
537.90
Volume
1.23M
Outstanding Shares
137.86M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
What changed
The stock fell 4.04% over the last year. Revenue grew 5.47% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 5.79% to 4.01%. Free cash flow grew 201.89% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved lower against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 4.01%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 5.47% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Genuine Parts Company, established in Atlanta, Georgia in 1928, functions as a prominent global distributor specializing in automotive and industrial replacement parts, alongside associated materials.
Valuation
Stock splits
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Every 2 shares became 3
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
10
Buy
12
Hold
1
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Oct 20, 2026
Q4 FY26 · EPS est $2.07 · Revenue est $6.49B
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Dividends
$4.19/shareQuarterlyDividend Aristocrat · 42yrStretchedGPC pays a dividend with a 3.28% dividend yield, 42 consecutive years of growth, growing at 5.45% annually, covered 0.7× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
3.28%
Annual Div / Share
$4.19
5yr CAGR
+5.45%
Doubles every ~13.1yr
Payout Ratio
—
Stretched
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+4.29%
5yr CAGR
+5.45%
10yr CAGR
+5.1%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$3/mo
In 5 yrs
$4/mo
In 10 yrs
$5/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$33/yr $3/mo | $43/yr+30% $4/mo | $56/yr+70% $5/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 3.28% → 5.57% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Aristocrat
GPC has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Aristocrat, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 5.45% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
Dividend exceeds free cash flow
Free cash flow covers only 0.75× the dividend. The company is paying out more than it generates in cash, which is unsustainable without borrowing or asset sales.