Genuine Parts (GPC) stock
Consumer Discretionary · Distributors
Genuine Parts (GPC) is a Distributors company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. As of October 23, 2026, GPC closed at $123.02, a market capitalization of $16.96 billion, the 433rd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $25.33 billion in revenue (+4% year over year) and $759.35 million in free cash flow. The stock trades at 473.2x trailing earnings and 15.1x forward earnings.
- 1-year total return: -4.3% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: +1.3% a year
- 52-week range: $90.78 – $151.57
- Gross margin 37.7%, operating margin 6.4%
- Dividend yield: 3.45%, 42 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C- across 10 metrics
- 38th largest of 47 Consumer Discretionary stocks in the S&P 500
GPC price chart
1Y price change: -7.7% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPC | -4.5% | +2.9% | -4.3% | +1.8% | +1.3% | +6.2% | +10.8% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 1980.
GPC key statistics
- Market cap
- $17.0B
- #433 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- 473.2x
- Forward P/E
- 15.1x
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.26
- Revenue (TTM)
- $25.3B
- +4%
- Free cash flow
- $759.4M
- Gross margin
- 37.7%
- Operating margin
- 6.4%
- Return on equity
- 0.7%
- Dividend yield
- 3.45%
- 52-week range
- $90.78 – $151.57
- Beta
- 0.68
- Price / sales
- 0.7x
- EV / EBITDA
- 11.2x
- Debt / equity
- 1.46x
- Employees
- 65,000
GPC report card
C-Ten fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth4.2%D
- Gross margin37.7%C
- Operating margin6.4%D
- FCF margin3.0%D
- Return on equity0.7%F
- Net debt / EBITDA2.9xD
- Forward P/E15.1xB
- PEG ratio1.3xB
- Shareholder yield3.5%B
- Share count change / yr-0.8%B
Genuine Parts financials
Revenue went from $15.3B in fiscal 2016 to $24.3B in fiscal 2025, growing 5.2% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.3B | $16.3B | $16.8B | $17.5B | $16.5B | $18.9B | $22.1B | $23.1B | $23.5B | $24.3B |
| Gross profit | $4.6B | $4.9B | $5.5B | $5.9B | $5.7B | $6.6B | $7.7B | $8.3B | $8.5B | $8.9B |
| Operating income | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.4B | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Net income | $687.2M | $616.8M | $810.5M | $621.1M | -$29.1M | $898.8M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $904.1M | $65.9M |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.59 | $4.18 | $5.50 | $4.24 | $-0.20 | $6.23 | $8.31 | $9.33 | $6.47 | $0.47 |
| Free cash flow | $785.4M | $658.3M | $918.7M | $614.1M | — | $992.1M | $1.1B | $922.9M | $683.9M | $420.9M |
| Buybacks | $181.4M | $173.5M | $92.0M | $74.2M | $96.2M | $333.6M | $222.7M | $261.5M | $150.0M | $0 |
| Dividends paid | $386.9M | $395.5M | $416.0M | $438.9M | $453.3M | $465.6M | $495.9M | $526.7M | $554.9M | $563.8M |
| Diluted shares | 149.8M | 147.7M | 147.2M | 146.4M | 145.1M | 144.2M | 142.3M | 141.0M | 139.7M | 139.3M |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into GPC?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $23.0B and $759.4M of trailing free cash flow, Genuine Parts needs to grow free cash flow about 21.2% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -7.3% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 261.7x vs. median 19.3x (10th–90th percentile 13.5x–23.9x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
GPC dividend
- Dividend yield
- 3.45%
- Annual dividend
- $4.25
- Years of increases
- 42
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 5.4%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 1622%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
GPC analyst price targets
9 analysts' average 12-month target is $140.00 (+14% vs. $123.02). Targets range from $122.00 to $170.00. 45% rate it a buy.
GPC earnings
Next report: February 16, 2027. Genuine Parts has beaten EPS estimates 3 quarters in a row.
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | $2.04 | $2.07 | +1.6% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | $2.08 | $2.15 | +3.5% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | $1.75 | $1.77 | +1.3% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $1.82 | $1.55 | -14.8% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $1.99 | $1.98 | -0.5% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | $2.07 | $2.10 | +1.6% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | $1.68 | $1.75 | +4.2% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $1.55 | $1.61 | +3.6% |
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GPC news
- Genuine Parts (GPC) Cuts Guidance As Investors Ask If The Reset Is Priced In · Oct 24, 2026
- How Investors May Respond To Genuine Parts (GPC) Lowered EPS Guidance · Oct 24, 2026
- Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Looks Undervalued On Future Cash Flow · Oct 24, 2026
- How to Approach Genuine Parts Stock Post its Q3 Earnings Release · Oct 22, 2026
- Genuine Parts Company to Present at the Gabelli Funds 50th Annual Automotive Symposium · Oct 22, 2026
GPC stock FAQ
What is GPC's market cap?
Genuine Parts's market capitalization is $16.96 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 433rd in the S&P 500.
What is GPC's P/E ratio?
GPC trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 473.2x and a forward P/E of 15.1x. Its median P/E over the period we track is 19.3x.
Does GPC pay a dividend?
Yes. Genuine Parts pays $4.25 per share a year, a 3.45% yield. It has raised its dividend 42 years in a row. Dividends grew 5.4% a year over the last five years.
How much has GPC stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, GPC returned -4.3% over one year, +1.3% a year over five years, +6.2% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is GPC stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies Genuine Parts must grow free cash flow about 21% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 7% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the GPC price target?
9 analysts cover GPC with an average 12-month price target of $140.00, +14% from the current price. 45% of them rate it a buy.
When does GPC report earnings?
Genuine Parts is expected to report earnings on February 16, 2027. It has beaten EPS estimates 3 quarters in a row.
How many employees does Genuine Parts have?
Genuine Parts has about 65,000 full-time employees, or $389,733 of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology