GPC Stock Recent News

Genuine Parts Company faces challenges from tariffs and weak consumer demand, but long-term investors may find value in its current valuation and 3.56% yield. Despite a solid Q4 2024 performance, GPC's 2025 outlook is cautious with expected EPS between $6.95 - $7.45, impacted by ongoing tariffs. Rising free cash flow payout ratio and economic uncertainty pose risks, but share repurchases and cost-saving initiatives could drive future growth.

Genuine Parts benefits from tariffs, which make new cars less attractive and boost demand for replacement parts. 63% of sales come from this segment. The company's industrial segment could also benefit from onshoring. The company is investing in cost-saving technologies and projects $200 million in annualized savings by 2026. Despite market pessimism, GPC's attractive valuation and strong dividend coverage make it a compelling buy on a 12-month view.

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The stock market recently took a big dip, driven down by concerns about how much tariffs will affect the economy. One of the benefits of falling stock prices is that dividend yields move in the opposite direction.

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Goldman Sachs analyst Kate McShane on Tuesday highlighted concerns over market volatility, declining consumer activity, and ongoing economic uncertainty within the auto parts retail sector, which are influencing the overall outlook on a few major players in the niche industry.

ATLANTA , April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, plans to release first quarter financial results on April 22, 2025. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.

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