Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$137.52 -0.25 (-0.18%)

As of 03:01 PM Eastern

Genuine Parts - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
4

Buy
5

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Genuine Parts in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 4 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for GPC.

Consensus Price Target

$135.29
-1.63% Downside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Genuine Parts, the average price target is $135.29. The highest price target for GPC is $160.00, while the lowest price target for GPC is $114.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.63% from the current price of $137.52.

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GPC Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 8/15/24 to 8/15/25	1 Month Ago 7/16/24 to 7/16/25	3 Months Ago 5/17/24 to 5/17/25	1 Year Ago 8/16/23 to 8/15/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$135.29	$130.86	$130.86	$161.14
Forecasted Upside	-1.63% Downside	6.78% Upside	1.70% Upside	16.32% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold

GPC Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

GPC Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Genuine Parts Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Genuine Parts	Retail/Wholesale Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.50	2.52	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.69% Downside	66.49% Upside	11.44% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent GPC News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
7/24/2025	Loop Capital 3 of 5 stars	Chris Dankert Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$155.00 ➝ $160.00	+20.21%
7/23/2025	UBS Group 3 of 5 stars	Michael Lasser Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$125.00 ➝ $135.00	+0.22%
7/23/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 2 of 5 stars	Christopher Horvers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$134.00 ➝ $145.00	+8.63%
7/23/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Scot Ciccarelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$137.00 ➝ $143.00	+6.85%
4/25/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	W. Selesky Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/23/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	G. Melich Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$135.00 ➝ $130.00	+13.20%
4/1/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Kate McShane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell	$133.00 ➝ $114.00	-4.42%
1/17/2025	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Reed Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Neutral
11/11/2024	Redburn Atlantic Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Hudson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold
10/23/2024	Wedbush Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$145.00 ➝ $120.00	+4.00%
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4/19/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold ➝ Hold	$150.00 ➝ $170.00	+4.81%

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Should I Buy Genuine Parts Stock? GPC Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, August 11, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Genuine Parts pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Genuine Parts
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Genuine Parts:

The current stock price is around $133, reflecting a stable market position and potential for growth.
Genuine Parts reported earnings per share of $2.10, exceeding analyst expectations, indicating strong financial performance.
The company has shown a year-over-year revenue increase of 3.4%, suggesting consistent demand for its products.
With a return on equity of 22.41%, Genuine Parts demonstrates effective management and profitability, which can attract investors.
Institutional investors hold a significant 78.83% of the company's stock, indicating confidence in its long-term prospects.

Genuine Parts
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Genuine Parts for these reasons:

The company’s net margin is relatively low at 3.40%, which may limit profitability compared to competitors.
Genuine Parts has experienced a decrease in earnings per share from $2.44 in the previous year, raising concerns about future growth.
Some analysts have downgraded their ratings, with one analyst suggesting a "hold" position, indicating uncertainty in stock performance.
The stock has a beta of 0.75, suggesting lower volatility, which may not appeal to investors seeking high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
Recent price target adjustments by analysts show mixed sentiments, with some lowering expectations, which could affect investor confidence.

GPC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Genuine Parts is $135.29, with a high forecast of $160.00 and a low forecast of $114.00.
: 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Genuine Parts in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" GPC shares.
: According to analysts, Genuine Parts's stock has a predicted downside of -1.63% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Genuine Parts has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Truist Financial, and UBS Group in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Genuine Parts less than other "retail/wholesale" companies. The consensus rating score for Genuine Parts is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "retail/wholesale" companies is 2.52. Learn more on how GPC compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:GPC) was last updated on 8/15/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Genuine Parts (GPC) Stock Forecast & Price Target