Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$138.08+0.33%
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NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryAuto - PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · GPC
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-09-04.
The screen ranks GPC against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 3 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 0 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated weak grew net income 56% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=5213).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Execute the planned separation of the Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies by early 2027.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. Management reaffirmed the planned separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses targeted for completion in early 2027. This strategic initiative remains on track as per the latest 2026-Q2 disclosure, consistent with prior quarters' announcements.
“We remain on track to complete our planned separation in the first quarter of 2027.”
“Announced plan to separate automotive and industrial businesses into two industry-leading public companies.”
“We continue to execute our strategic initiatives including the planned separation of our automotive and industrial businesses.”
Drive total sales growth in the range of 3% to 5.5% for the full year 2026, supported by comparable sales, acquisitions, and favorable currency impacts.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. The company reaffirmed total sales growth guidance of 3% to 5.5% for 2026. Actual sales grew 6.0% year-over-year in 2026-Q2, from $6.16B in 2025-Q2 to $6.54B in 2026-Q2, indicating delivery ahead of the guidance range.
“Total sales growth 3% to 5.5% reaffirmed for 2026.”
Generate free cash flow within the range of $550 million to $700 million for the full year 2026 to support capital allocation and operational needs.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. The company reaffirmed free cash flow guidance of $550M to $700M for 2026. Free cash flow for the first half of 2026 was $259M, indicating progress toward the annual target but with limited delivery so far.
“Free cash flow $550 million to $700 million reaffirmed for 2026.”
Continue global restructuring efforts to optimize operations, including workforce and facility rationalization, targeting approximately $200 million in annualized cost savings by 2026.
Stated as a priority in 4 of last 4 quarters. The company continues its global restructuring initiative with costs of $71M in 2026-Q1 and $134M in first half 2026, aiming for $200M annualized savings by 2026. The initiative is progressing with recurring focus and cost recognition consistent with management's stated plan.
Maintain and increase regular quarterly cash dividend to shareholders, reflecting commitment to shareholder returns.
Stated as a priority in 3 of last 3 quarters. The company increased its quarterly cash dividend from $1.03 per share in 2025-Q1 to $1.0625 per share in 2026-Q1, reflecting a 3.2% increase. This demonstrates consistent delivery on dividend growth commitments.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.73x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated fragile grew net income 40% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=3652).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
17 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 48% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=2538).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.
“Establishing full-year 2026 guidance with total sales growth 3% to 5.5%.”
“Full-year 2026 total sales growth guidance set at 3% to 5.5%.”
“Updated 2025 outlook included sales growth targets, with 2026 guidance reaffirmed later.”
“Free cash flow guidance of $550 million to $700 million established for 2026.”
“2026 free cash flow guidance set at $550 million to $700 million.”
“Free cash flow guidance for 2025 and 2026 discussed in outlook updates.”
“Costs associated with global restructuring initiative and planned separation reported.”
“Global restructuring initiative progressing as planned, delivering cost savings at high end of expectations.”
“Costs associated with global restructuring initiative included in adjusted net income adjustments.”
“Global restructuring initiative includes workforce and facility rationalization, targeting $200M savings by 2026.”
“Declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per share for 2026-Q2.”
“Declared 3.2% increase to regular quarterly cash dividend for 2026.”
“Declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share for 2025-Q2.”