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Genuine Parts Falls After Cutting the Top End of Its 2026 EPS Outlook

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Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is down 5.1% today. Here is some analysis on what might have caused this price movement.

Analysis: The selloff appears tied mainly to Genuine Parts trimming the top end of its full-year adjusted earnings outlook after releasing third-quarter results. Investors also seem focused on softer profitability in the North America automotive unit, which offset otherwise solid sales growth and stronger industrial performance.

Details:

  • Third-quarter sales rose 4.2% year over year to $6.5 billion, helped by comparable sales growth, acquisitions, and a modest currency benefit.
  • Genuine Parts narrowed its 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.50 to $7.75, down from the prior range of $7.50 to $8.00, while its GAAP EPS outlook was also reduced.
  • North America Automotive sales increased 2.2%, but segment EBITDA fell 2.9% and margin slipped 40 basis points to 7.6%, suggesting pressure in a closely watched business line.
  • The Industrial segment was a relative bright spot, with sales up 6.1% and segment EBITDA up 11.2%, but that strength was not enough to outweigh concern about the revised earnings range and margin mix.

    • Sources:

    Genuine Parts Company, SEC, Benzinga

    Disclaimer: This price movement analysis was generated with the help of AI. Please double-check the information provided for mistakes.

    $GPC Insider Trading Activity

    GPC Insider Trades

    $GPC insiders have traded $GPC stock on the open market 3 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 3 have been sales.

    Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $GPC stock by insiders over the last 6 months:

    • CHRISTOPHER T GALLA (SVP, GC, and Corp. Secretary) sold 2,333 shares for an estimated $268,295
    • JAMES F. HOWE (President, Motion) has made 0 purchases and 2 sales selling 1,807 shares for an estimated $188,190.

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    $GPC Hedge Fund Activity

    We have seen 463 institutional investors add shares of $GPC stock to their portfolio, and 532 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.

    Here are some of the largest recent moves:

    • SIXTH STREET PARTNERS MANAGEMENT COMPANY, L.P. added 3,115,451 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $367,560,908
    • CAPITAL INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS added 2,875,076 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $339,201,466
    • FMR LLC added 1,631,789 shares (+1237.2%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $192,518,466
    • PROSHARE ADVISORS LLC added 1,611,767 shares (+130.6%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $190,156,270
    • JPMORGAN CHASE & CO added 1,493,346 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $176,184,961
    • BAUPOST GROUP LLC/MA added 1,325,830 shares (+89.0%) to their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $156,421,423
    • MARSHALL WACE, LLP removed 1,288,733 shares (-87.6%) from their portfolio in Q2 2026, for an estimated $152,044,719

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