Where it trades today
trading 61% 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 512.3x 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 21.1%, below the sector norm of 26.0%, which supports a steadier role inside a diversified portfolio.
- Relative performance versus AMZN, TSLA, HD matters here because leadership inside consumer cyclical rarely stays static for long.
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.
- 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 18, 2026, 10:56 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 is tracked by 8 analysts, with an average price target of $140.38 versus $128.08 today (+9.6%). 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.$253.71$2.74TWhat the chart is saying
Genuine Parts Company trades at $128.08, 15.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 0.66, it shows less sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is GPC a good buy right now?
Genuine Parts Company trades at 512.3x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Medium based on 21.1% volatility.
Does GPC pay dividends?
Yes, Genuine Parts Company offers a dividend yield of 3.25%. That is roughly $4.16 per share a year.
How volatile is GPC?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 21.1% 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 $140.38 based on 8 analyst estimates, about 9.6% above the current price of $128.08. 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.