Key facts, as of
As of September 29, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) trades at $126.95, down 8.8% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $90.78 to $151.57; the price is 16.2% below that high. It sits 5.8% above its 200-day average of $120.02, the usual sign of a long-term uptrend. Its 30-day volatility is 19.3% annualized, which we rate medium risk. It has a trailing P/E of 488.3 and a dividend yield of 3.32%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Genuine Parts Company (GPC) stock analysis", 2026-09-29. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/gpc
Where it trades today
trading 59% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Demand sensitivity, pricing power, and how exposed the business is to macro slowdowns matter more than headline growth alone.
- GPC trades at 488.3x earnings, well above the consumer cyclical average of 20.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility sits near 19.3%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- GPC remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 16.2% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- GPC is more relevant for investors who want some income support alongside price appreciation, not just pure growth exposure.
- The beta profile suggests it can fit a quality or lower-volatility sleeve more naturally than a high-octane tactical basket.
- It is best monitored alongside valuation discipline, because strong narratives in consumer cyclical can stay expensive longer than expected.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in GPC.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- The view would need revisiting if peers such as AMZN, TSLA, HD start winning the marginal flow or posting cleaner operating momentum.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for GPC come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Consumer Cyclical so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for GPC. Last refresh: Sep 29, 2026, 10:33 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as AMZN, TSLA, HD.
What Genuine Parts Company does
Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company 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, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment. The company also offers replacement parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, and fluids; specialized services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories and specialty equipment for automotive and…
What analysts expect
GPC carries a buy consensus from 9 analysts, with an average price target of $139.22 versus $126.95 today (+9.7%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
GPC generated $25.07B in trailing revenue (6.0% year over year), with a 0.1% net margin, and $917.24M of free cash flow, against $6.09B of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.30B | $8.94B | $1.21B | $65.94M | $0.47 | $420.92M |
| 2024 | $23.49B | $8.52B | $1.44B | $904.08M | $6.49 | $683.91M |
| 2023 | $23.09B | $8.29B | $1.75B | $1.32B | $9.38 | $922.93M |
| 2022 | $22.10B | $7.74B | $1.61B | $1.18B | $8.36 | $1.13B |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in consumer cyclical
Discretionary spending sector sensitive to economic cycles, including retail and automotive.
The companies it competes with
GPC beside the consumer cyclical names it is usually measured against.
AMZNAmazon.com Inc.$246.67$2.66TWhat the chart is saying
Slipped under its 50-day average inside a longer uptrend.
weakening- Price is 3.6% below its 50-day average and 5.8% above its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed above the 200-day on 2026-08-14 (a “golden cross”).
- RSI at 39 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $129.35 (+1.9%), the nearest floor $125.42 (-1.2%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is GPC a good buy right now?
Genuine Parts Company trades at 488.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 19.3% volatility.
Does GPC pay dividends?
Yes, Genuine Parts Company offers a dividend yield of 3.32%. That is roughly $4.21 per share a year.
How volatile is GPC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 19.3% and beta of 0.66, GPC is classified as Medium risk. The stock tends to be more stable than the market average.
What is the analyst price target for GPC?
The average analyst price target for Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is $139.22 based on 9 analyst estimates, about 9.7% above the current price of $126.95. The published range runs from $122.00 to $170.00.
How much revenue does GPC generate?
Genuine Parts Company reported $25.07B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 6.0% year over year. Net margin sits at 0.1%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.
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