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ATLANTA , July 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 second quarter financial results on July 22, 2025. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m.

I see strong revenue growth potential driven by robust demand in the company's core markets and expanding international presence. Margin expansion is likely as management executes on cost controls and leverages economies of scale, supporting higher profitability. The balance sheet remains healthy, with manageable debt levels and ample liquidity to fund growth initiatives and shareholder returns.

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Randy Breaux to Retire as Group President, GPC North America Alain Masse Promoted to President, North America Automotive ATLANTA , June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announces Randy Breaux's decision to retire as Group President, GPC North America at the end of 2025. The company also announced Alain Masse's promotion from President, UAP, Inc., GPC's Canadian automotive business, to the newly created role of President, North America Automotive, effective August 2025.

On 6/6/25, Molson Coors Beverage, PepsiCo, and Genuine Parts will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Molson Coors Beverage will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.47 on 6/20/25, PepsiCo will pay its quarterly dividend of $1.4225 on 6/30/25, and Genuine Parts will pay its quarterly dividend of $1.03 on 7/2/25.

Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable passive income streams and an excellent opportunity for solid total return.

Genuine Parts (GPC) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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