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Genuine Parts Company

GPC · NYSE

Market open$125.38$-0.280000 (-0.22%)

Key statistics

Previous close$125.66
Open$125.72
Day high$127.72
Day low$125.26
52-week high$151.57
52-week low$90.78
Market cap17.44B
Volume353.28K
Average volume1.81M
P/E ratio16.94
Forward P/E10.47
EPS7.40
Dividend yield+3.34%

Market context

Why it moved

Genuine Parts Company gained ground ahead of its scheduled second quarter 2026 earnings release on July 21, with investor optimism also supported by a broader market rebound amid a fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and analysts maintaining a Moderate Buy consensus with a price target well above current levels.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 17, 2026Genuine Parts Company is edging higher, supported by growing institutional conviction and swirling M&A speculation. A Wolfe Research analyst flagged that flight tracking of O'Reilly Automotive's private jet raises the likelihood of a potential deal with Genuine Parts, following a striking 13% surge in GPC shares earlier in July. Meanwhile, institutional buying has accelerated, with Bastion Asset Management initiating a 158,009-share position—making GPC its second-largest holding—and Fifth Third Bancorp boosting its stake by over 400%. Analysts carry a Moderate Buy consensus with an average price target of $144.50, well above current levels, underpinned by Q1 earnings that beat estimates and a 70-year dividend growth streak.

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July 17, 2026Genuine Parts shares rose nearly 4%, extending what has been a roughly 13% gain in July, as M&A speculation intensified after a Wolfe Research analyst noted that flight tracking of O'Reilly Automotive's private jet suggested an increased likelihood of a potential deal with Genuine Parts. The takeover speculation is amplifying investor interest in the NAPA brand parent, which also benefits from solid fundamentals — Q1 EPS of $1.77 beat estimates, revenue rose 6.8% year-over-year, and analysts hold a Moderate Buy consensus with a $144.50 average price target. Multiple institutional investors have recently added to their positions ahead of what is shaping up as a pivotal Q2 earnings catalyst.

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July 16, 2026Genuine Parts Company shares edged lower, giving back modest gains from recent sessions, as investors weigh a mixed analyst landscape ahead of its next earnings report. DA Davidson recently raised its price target to $150 with a Buy rating, while UBS holds a Neutral view with a $125 target, reflecting divided sentiment around the stock's near-term outlook. The broader consumer cyclical sector faced headwinds from renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and elevated oil prices, though a softer-than-expected June CPI report provided some macro relief, with the S&P 500 closing near 52-week highs.

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July 15, 2026Genuine Parts Company closed modestly lower, underperforming a broader market that edged higher on a softer-than-expected June CPI report. The stock faces a mixed institutional backdrop, with several firms trimming positions in Q1 while others like Paradiem LLC initiated new stakes. DA Davidson recently raised its price target to $150 with a buy rating, while Truist and UBS maintain hold/neutral views with more cautious targets near current levels. Investor attention is also on the company's previously announced spin-off plans and FY2026 EPS guidance of $7.50–$8.00, with analysts carrying a consensus Moderate Buy and a $144.50 target.

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July 14, 2026Genuine Parts Company closed down nearly 1.7%, pulling back from its intraday high of $127.74 as broader market risk-off sentiment weighed on consumer cyclical stocks amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices. While the macro backdrop pressured equities broadly, GPC-specific news remained constructive — mixed institutional activity showed Paradiem LLC initiating a new position while Kornitzer Capital trimmed its stake, and DA Davidson recently raised its price target to $150 with a Buy rating, versus the consensus Moderate Buy with a $144.50 target. The company's Q1 beat (EPS $1.77 vs. $1.75 est., revenue up 6.8% YoY) and FY2026 EPS guidance of $7.50–$8.00 continue to underpin the fundamental thesis, alongside a 70-year dividend growth streak and a 3.4% yield.

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July 11, 2026Genuine Parts closed up modestly, gaining over 1%, as continued institutional accumulation and a constructive analyst outlook supported the stock. DA Davidson recently raised its price target to $150 with a buy rating, while the consensus sits at "Moderate Buy" with an average target of $144.50—well above current levels. The company's Q1 beat (EPS of $1.77 vs. $1.75 est., revenue of $6.26B vs. $6.17B est.) and reaffirmed FY 2026 EPS guidance of $7.50–$8.00 continue to underpin investor confidence, even as geopolitical tensions tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict inject macro uncertainty.

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July 9, 2026Genuine Parts Company shares declined amid a broad risk-off selloff triggered by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5% and hammering consumer cyclical stocks. The macro headwinds compounded company-specific uncertainty around a rumored O'Reilly Automotive bid for GPC's NAPA automotive business — a deal Truist flagged as facing significant FTC hurdles and integration challenges. Shares are also slipping further in after-hours trading, extending losses even as analysts hold a 'Moderate Buy' consensus with a $144.50 average price target following GPC's Q1 earnings beat and raised FY2026 guidance of $7.50–$8.00 EPS.

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July 8, 2026Genuine Parts closed essentially flat on the session but is gaining momentum in after-hours trading, rising nearly 2%, fueled by growing M&A speculation after reports surfaced that O'Reilly Automotive is eyeing a potential acquisition of GPC's NAPA automotive business. Truist noted the deal could meaningfully expand O'Reilly's scale and international footprint, though FTC scrutiny and integration complexities pose hurdles. DA Davidson also raised its price target to $150 with a buy rating, reinforcing analyst optimism as the consensus target stands at ~$144.50 — well above current levels.

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Kavout | AI · July 16, 2026What's Driving Genuine Parts Company's Bold Spin-Off StrategySeeking Alpha · July 15, 2026Flight tracking shows O'Reilly/Genuine Parts transaction more likely - analystSimply Wall Street · July 15, 2026Can Genuine Parts (GPC) Turn Revenue Momentum Into Sustainable Profitability This Earnings Season?Moomoo · July 15, 2026UBS Maintains Genuine Parts(GPC.US) With Hold Rating, Maintains Target Price $125Modern Distribution Management · July 10, 2026Report: O’Reilly Submits $10B Bid for Genuine Parts’ Automotive UnitBarron's · July 6, 2026O’Reilly Stock Sinks on Report of Possible NAPA BidMoomoo · July 6, 2026D.A. Davidson Maintains Genuine Parts(GPC.US) With Buy Rating, Raises Target Price to $150PR Newswire · April 21, 2026Genuine Parts Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook
Mt Newswire · July 7, 2026O'Reilly Automotive's Potential Genuine Parts Auto Business Acquisition Faces Challenges, Truist Says
Mt Newswire · July 6, 2026O'Reilly Automotive Could Gain Scale Through Potential Genuine Parts Auto Business Acquisition, UBS Says
Benzinga · July 6, 2026DA Davidson Maintains Buy on Genuine Parts, Raises Price Target to $150
Mt Newswire · July 6, 2026DA Davidson Adjusts Price Target on Genuine Parts to $150 From $145
Benzinga · July 3, 2026Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Is Trending After Hours: Here's What You Should Know
Mt Newswire · July 2, 2026Market Chatter: Genuine Parts' Auto-Parts Unit Draws Bid From O'Reilly
Benzinga · July 2, 2026'Genuine Parts Is Said to Receive O’Reilly Interest for Auto Unit' - Bloomberg
Mt Newswire · June 26, 2026Genuine Parts Insider Sold Shares Worth $268,295, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Peers

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