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Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
NYSE:GPC
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 16, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.76Last Year’s EPS
1.75Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
Balanced outcome: the call highlighted meaningful strategic progress (separation plan, margin expansion, restructuring savings, industrial and Asia/Canada outperformance, stronger e-commerce) and a constructive 2026 outlook, while also disclosing significant near-term challenges (large one-time pension and supplier charges, softness in Europe and U.S. independent owners, margin and SG&A pressure). The positives include durable operational improvements and a path to adjusted EPS growth, but material nonrecurring charges and lingering regional/partner weakness temper near-term results.Company Guidance
Strategic Separation Announced
Company announced intent to separate into two independent public companies (Global Automotive and Global Industrial), targeting completion in 2027; separation intended to unlock value, enable business-specific investments, and maintain investment-grade targets for both businesses.
Full-Year Sales Growth
Total GPC sales of $24.3 billion, up over $800 million or 3.5% versus 2024.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross margin expanded for the third consecutive year; fourth quarter adjusted gross margin was 37.6%, up 70 basis points year-over-year.
Restructuring Savings Above Target
Global restructuring and cost actions yielded approximately $175 million of benefit in 2025, exceeding the $110M–$135M target and contributing ~$0.95 per share of benefit.
Industrial (Motion) Strength and Digital Momentum
Industrial sales were $8.9 billion, up ~$200 million (~2%) with comparable sales up ~1.5%; core MRO business up over 3% for the year; e-commerce penetration increased by over 800 basis points year-over-year; January PMI >50 (first since Feb 2025).
Asia Pacific & Canada Outperformance
International Automotive: Asia Pacific delivered ~10% total sales growth (comps ~5%) and Repco grew ~20% vs 2024; Canada posted nearly 5% sales growth in local currency with comps ~3%.
Quarterly Sales and Margin Momentum
Fourth quarter consolidated sales increased 4.1% (comparable sales improvement +170 bps; acquisitions +150 bps; FX +130 bps); adjusted EBITDA margin in Q4 was 7.6%, up 10 basis points year-over-year.
2026 Financial Outlook Shows Modest Improvement
2026 guidance: adjusted diluted EPS $7.50–$8.00 (midpoint +~5% vs 2025 adjusted EPS $7.37); total sales growth guidance 3%–5.5%; consolidated adjusted EBITDA $2.0B–$2.2B (up 2%–9%).
GPC Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
GPC Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 17, 2026 | $147.16 | $125.74 | -14.56% |
Oct 21, 2025 | $130.77 | $133.45 | +2.05% |
Jul 22, 2025 | $122.01 | $131.29 | +7.60% |
Apr 22, 2025 | $109.23 | $112.28 | +2.80% |
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FAQ
When does Genuine Parts Company (GPC) report earnings?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 16, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Genuine Parts Company (GPC) earnings time?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) earnings time is at Apr 16, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is GPC EPS forecast?
GPC EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.76.
