Here's What to Expect From Genuine Parts' Next Earnings Report

Atlanta, Georgia-based Genuine Parts Company (GPC) distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company has a market cap of $17.5 billion and operates in three segments: North America Automotive Parts Group, International Automotive Parts Group, and Industrial Parts Group. It distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and related solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, buses, and more. 

GPC is expected to release its Q3 2026 earnings Tuesday, October 20, before the market opens. Ahead of the event, analysts expect the company’s EPS to be $2.10 on a diluted basis, up 6.1% from $1.98 in the year-ago quarter. The company has exceeded Wall Street’s EPS estimates in only one of its last four quarters, while missing on three other occasions.

For fiscal 2026, analysts project the company’s EPS to be $7.73, up 4.9% from $7.37 in fiscal 2025. Moreover, its EPS is expected to rise by roughly 7.8% year over year (YoY) to $8.33 in fiscal 2027. 

GPC stock has fallen 8.4% over the past 52 weeks, lagging behind the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 15.2% rise but slightly outpacing the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF’s (XLY) 9.2% decline during the same time frame.     

GPC has not been a winner in the eyes of investors and analysts due to its weaker-than-average fundamentals. The company’s sales grew at a sluggish 3.1% over the last three years, falling short of the sector average and indicating a declining market for its products. This sentiment is also supported by weak demand, showcased by stagnant same-store sales over the last couple of years. Additionally, GPC’s operating margin is far lower than the sector average, again pointing towards inefficiency. 

Analysts are somewhat bullish on GPC, with the stock having a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Among the 12 analysts covering the stock, five are recommending a “Strong Buy,” and seven suggest a “Hold” for the stock. GPC’s average analyst price target is $141.27, indicating an upside of 11.8% from the current levels.  

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