Genuine Parts Q2 Sales Rise 6% to $6.5B, Adjusted EPS $2.15; Reaffirms 2026 Outlook
GPC sits 35% above its 52-week low of $90.78.
Summary
Genuine Parts reported Q2 sales of $6.5 billion, up 6% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $2.15, beating the prior year's $2.10. The company reaffirmed its full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $7.50 to $8.00, with sales growth of 3% to 5.5%, net cash from operating activities of $1 billion to $1.2 billion, and free cash flow of $550 million to $700 million. It also cut its 2026 EPS view to $5.90 to $6.40. All segments grew, led by Industrial with 7.1% sales growth and 30 bps margin expansion. The planned separation into two independent companies remains on track for Q1 2027, and with $2.3 billion in liquidity and steady free cash flow, the quarter shows operational resilience.
At the time of this announcement, GPC was trading at $122.40 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $16.8B. The 52-week trading range was $90.78 to $151.57. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10. Source: PR Newswire.