Genuine Parts Co. engages in the distribution of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials. It operates through the following segments: Automotive, Industrial, Office Products, and Electrical/Electronic Materials. The Automotive segment distributes replacement parts, other than body parts for substantially all makes and models of automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles. The Industrial segment distributes a wide variety of industrial bearings, mechanical and fluid power transmission equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic products, material handling components, and related parts and supplies. The Office products segment distributes a wide variety of office products, computer supplies, office furniture, and business electronics. The Electrical/Electronic Materials segment distributes a wide variety of electrical/electronic materials, including insulating and conductive materials for use in electronic and electrical apparatus. The company was founded by Carlyle Fraser on May 7, 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Motor vehicle supplies & new parts
Sub-IndustryDistributors
SectorAuto/Tires/Trucks
Phone678-934-5000
Debt
Current Ratio1.33
Quick Ratio0.71
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$16.31 billion
Price / Sales0.87
Price / Cash Flow16.61
Price / Book4.08
Profitability
Net Income$616.75 million
Net Margins3.99%
Return on Assets6.37%
Miscellaneous
Employees48,000
OptionableOptionable
Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Genuine Parts' stock symbol?
Genuine Parts trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "GPC."
How often does Genuine Parts pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Genuine Parts?
Genuine Parts declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 19th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 7th will be paid a dividend of $0.72 per share on Wednesday, January 2nd. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.99%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 6th. View Genuine Parts' Dividend History.
How will Genuine Parts' stock buyback program work?
Genuine Parts announced that its board has approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, August 22nd 2017, which allows the company to buyback 15,000,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are often a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were Genuine Parts' earnings last quarter?
Genuine Parts (NYSE:GPC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 18th. The specialty retailer reported $1.48 EPS for the quarter, hitting the Zacks' consensus estimate of $1.48. The specialty retailer earned $4.72 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.71 billion. Genuine Parts had a net margin of 3.99% and a return on equity of 22.54%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 15.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.16 EPS. View Genuine Parts' Earnings History.
When is Genuine Parts' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for GPC?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Genuine Parts' shares. Their forecasts range from $99.00 to $107.00. On average, they anticipate Genuine Parts' share price to reach $102.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 6.8% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Genuine Parts.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Genuine Parts?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Genuine Parts in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Genuine Parts.
Has Genuine Parts been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about GPC stock have trended positive on Thursday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Genuine Parts earned a media sentiment score of 2.6 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media coverage about the specialty retailer a news buzz of 8.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is very likely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
Who are some of Genuine Parts' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Genuine Parts include Honda Motor (HMC), General Motors (GM), Bayerische Motoren Werke (BAMXF), DENSO CORP/ADR (DNZOY), Ford Motor (F), Nissan Motor (NSANY), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCAU), Continental (CTTAY), Bridgestone (BRDCY), VOLVO AB/ADR (VLVLY), SUZUKI MTR CORP/ADR (SZKMY), Cummins (CMI), PEUGEOT SA/ADR (PUGOY), Ferrari (RACE) and PACCAR (PCAR).
Who are Genuine Parts' key executives?
Genuine Parts' management team includes the folowing people:
- Paul D. Donahue, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Carol B. Yancey, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
- Gregory N. Miller, Chief Information Officer & Executive VP
- Robert L. Swann, Vice President-Internal Audit, Compliance & Risk
- Charles A. Chesnutt, Treasurer & Senior Vice President
Who are Genuine Parts' major shareholders?
Genuine Parts' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Park National Corp OH (0.21%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.13%), ACG Wealth (0.05%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.04%), Beacon Financial Group (0.04%) and Verity & Verity LLC (0.03%). Company insiders that own Genuine Parts stock include James R Neill and John R Holder. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Genuine Parts.
Which institutional investors are selling Genuine Parts stock?
GPC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, Park National Corp OH, Chicago Partners Investment Group LLC, Verity & Verity LLC, Carroll Financial Associates Inc., Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, RNC Capital Management LLC and Beacon Financial Group. View Insider Buying and Selling for Genuine Parts.
Which institutional investors are buying Genuine Parts stock?
GPC stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ACG Wealth, TRUE Private Wealth Advisors, Fox Run Management L.L.C., Contravisory Investment Management Inc., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, DNB Asset Management AS, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC and Union Bankshares Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for Genuine Parts.
How do I buy shares of Genuine Parts?
Shares of GPC can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Genuine Parts' stock price today?
One share of GPC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $96.20.
How big of a company is Genuine Parts?
Genuine Parts has a market capitalization of $14.19 billion and generates $16.31 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $616.75 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.64 on an earnings per share basis. Genuine Parts employs 48,000 workers across the globe.
What is Genuine Parts' official website?
How can I contact Genuine Parts?
Genuine Parts' mailing address is 2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY, ATLANTA GA, 30339. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at 678-934-5000 or via email at [email protected]
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