Genuine Parts

GPC

Market cap $16.4B

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ATLANTA, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announced today that Bert Nappier, EVP & CFO, will present at the 15th Annual UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

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Examine the evolution of Genuine Parts' (GPC) overseas revenue trends and their effects on Wall Street's forecasts and the stock's prospects.

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GPC posts Q4 EPS of $1.55 on $6.01 billion revenues, missing estimates despite 4.2% sales growth.

Genuine Parts' announced separation of Automotive and Industrial introduces structural optionality and potential value unlocking, supported by Elliott's involvement, but also raises reinvestment and execution questions. Q4 results were operationally weak, especially in Automotive, with significant non-recurring charges and margin compression overshadowing the separation news. 2026 EPS guidance of $7.50–$8.00 is below expectations, and margin outlook by segment is softer, prompting a neutral stance.