Genuine Parts Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) reported Q4 2025 sales of $6.0B and full-year sales of $24.3B, with GAAP net loss of $609M in Q4 and full-year net income of $66M. Adjusted 2025 net income was $1.0B. Board approved a 3.2% dividend increase to $4.25 annually and announced a plan to separate into two public companies.

The company provided 2026 guidance: total sales +3%–5.5%, diluted EPS $6.10–$6.60, adjusted EPS $7.50–$8.00, and free cash flow $550M–$700M.

Positive

• Dividends increased 3.2% to $4.25 annually, 70th consecutive year of increases
• Full‑year adjusted net income of $1.0B (adjusted EPS $7.37)
• 2026 guidance targeting sales growth 3%–5.5% and adjusted EPS $7.50–$8.00
• Planned separation into Global Automotive and Global Industrial to unlock value
• Industrial segment Q4 EBITDA +8.7% with 13.4% margin, up 50 bps

Negative

• Q4 GAAP net loss of $609M ($(4.39) per diluted share) due largely to one‑time charges
• One‑time pension settlement and nonrecurring charges: $825M net after-tax impact on adjusted net income
• Q4 adjusted gross profit impacted by $160M nonrecurring charges related to vendor bankruptcy
• Full‑year GAAP net income down materially to $66M from $904M prior year

Market Reaction

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-$2.53B Valuation Impact

$17.95B Market Cap

0.7x Rel. Volume

Following this news, GPC has declined 12.34%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 19 alerts so far, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $129.00. This price movement has removed approximately $2.53B from the company's valuation.

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Key Figures

Q4 2025 sales: $6.0 billion Q4 GAAP EPS: $(4.39) per share Q4 adjusted EPS: $1.55 per share +5 more

8 metrics

Q4 2025 sales $6.0 billion Fourth quarter 2025 net sales vs $5.8 billion prior-year quarter

Q4 GAAP EPS $(4.39) per share Fourth quarter 2025 diluted EPS, reflecting net loss of $609 million

Q4 adjusted EPS $1.55 per share Fourth quarter 2025 adjusted diluted EPS vs $1.61 prior year

Full-year 2025 sales $24.3 billion Twelve months ended December 31, 2025 net sales, up 3.5% from 2024

Full-year 2025 GAAP EPS $0.47 per share 2025 diluted EPS vs $6.47 in 2024, impacted by one-time items

Full-year 2025 adjusted EPS $7.37 per share 2025 adjusted diluted EPS vs $8.16 in 2024

2026 dividend rate $4.25 per share Annualized 2026 dividend, up from $4.12 per share in 2025 (3.2% increase)

2026 adjusted EPS guidance $7.50 to $8.00 Full-year 2026 adjusted diluted earnings per share outlook

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Peers on Argus

Pre‑news, GPC was near its 52‑week high while sector peers were mixed: MGA +8.77...

Pre‑news, GPC was near its 52‑week high while sector peers were mixed: MGA +8.77%, APTV +2.49%, AZO +1.2%, ORLY +1.23%, and MBLY -2.65%. No momentum‑scanner peers flagged, pointing to company‑specific focus around earnings, guidance, dividend increase, and the planned separation.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 27 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 27	Earnings date notice	Neutral	+0.1%	Announced timing of Q4 and full-year 2025 results and conference call.
Jan 15	Leadership change	Neutral	+1.8%	Outlined planned transition to combined Chairman and CEO role in 2026.
Nov 17	Dividend declaration	Positive	-0.3%	Declared regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share for early 2026.
Oct 21	Q3 earnings, guidance	Positive	+2.0%	Reported Q3 growth, raised 2025 sales outlook and narrowed adjusted EPS guidance.
Oct 14	Conference appearance	Neutral	+1.5%	Announced investor conference presentation with webcast access details.

Pattern Detected

Recent news has mostly seen price moves align with the tone of announcements, with one divergence on a dividend release.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, GPC’s news flow has focused on capital returns, earnings, and leadership. An October 2025 earnings release highlighted $6.3B Q3 sales and higher adjusted EPS guidance, followed by regular dividend declarations and a conference appearance. Early 2026 updates centered on leadership transition and scheduling today’s results call. Against this backdrop, today’s full-year 2025 results, 2026 outlook, dividend increase, and planned separation build on prior guidance and governance developments.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock is dropping -12.3% following this news. A negative reaction despite the announced dividend...

Analysis

The stock is dropping -12.3% following this news. A negative reaction despite the announced dividend increase to $4.25 per share and 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of $7.50–$8.00 would fit concern over GAAP results, including the Q4 net loss of $609 million and full-year EPS of only $0.47. Investors may also weigh the complexity and execution risk of separating automotive and industrial operations, even as prior earnings and governance news generally saw aligned, modestly positive price responses.

Key Terms

adjusted gross profit, segment ebitda, free cash flow, revolving credit agreement, +3 more

7 terms

adjusted gross profit financial

"Adjusting for these charges, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of sales was 37.6%"

Adjusted gross profit is a company’s revenue from selling goods or services minus the direct costs of producing them, with one-time or unusual items added back or removed to show the core margin. Investors use it like a cleaned-up snapshot of how much a business actually earns on its products, similar to measuring body weight after removing heavy clothes, because it helps compare performance across periods and companies without noise from rare events.

segment ebitda financial

"Segment EBITDA of $129 million decreased 14.0%, with segment EBITDA margin of 5.5%"

Segment EBITDA measures how much profit a specific part of a company generates from its core operations, before accounting for interest, taxes and long-term accounting items like depreciation and amortization. Investors use it like inspecting a single slice of a pie to compare which business units are most profitable, track performance trends, and decide where to allocate capital because it highlights underlying operating results without financing or accounting differences.

free cash flow financial

"Free cash flow was $421 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2025."

Free cash flow is the amount of money a company has left over after paying all its expenses and investing in its business, like buying equipment or updating facilities. It shows how much cash is available to reward shareholders, pay down debt, or save for future growth. This helps investors understand if a company is financially healthy and able to grow.

revolving credit agreement financial

"available capacity under the company's $2.0 billion Revolving Credit Agreement."

A revolving credit agreement is a flexible loan arrangement where a borrower can borrow, repay, and borrow again up to a set limit, similar to a credit card. It matters because it gives businesses or individuals quick access to funds whenever needed, helping manage cash flow and cover expenses without applying for a new loan each time.

non-gaap financial measures financial

"This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These items include adjusted net income ... and free cash flow."

Non-GAAP financial measures are numbers companies use to show their financial performance that exclude certain expenses or income. They help investors see how the company might perform without one-time costs or other unusual items, giving a different perspective from official reports. However, since they can be adjusted, they don’t always tell the full story and should be looked at alongside standard financial figures.

comparable sales financial

"Comparable sales is a key metric that refers to period-over-period comparisons of the company's net sales"

"Comparable sales" are the total sales from stores or products that have been open for a certain period, usually the same time last year or last quarter. They help show whether a business is growing by comparing similar locations or products over time, much like checking if your favorite store's sales are going up compared to previous years.

effective tax rate financial

"Effective tax rate | | Approx. 24%"

The effective tax rate is the percentage of a company's profits that it pays in taxes. It shows how much of its earnings go to taxes after all deductions and credits are considered. For investors, it indicates how much of the company's income is taken by taxes, impacting overall profitability and financial health.

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Declares Dividend Increase for 70th Consecutive Year

Provides 2026 Outlook

Separately Announces Plan to Separate Automotive and Industrial Businesses Into Two Industry-Leading Public Companies

ATLANTA, Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, announced today its results for the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.

"We continued to advance our GPC strategies in 2025 while navigating a dynamic environment, thanks to the commitment of our teammates," said Will Stengel, Chair-Elect and Chief Executive Officer. "We stayed focused on what we can control, executing defined initiatives to deliver growth and improve productivity. As GPC has evolved with its markets for nearly a century, today's announcement to separate our automotive and industrial businesses is another exciting step forward in our history that is expected to unlock value for our stakeholders and better position our businesses for an even stronger future."

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

Sales were $6.0 billion, a 4.1% increase compared to $5.8 billion in the same period of the prior year. The improvement is attributable to a 1.7% increase in comparable sales, a 1.5% benefit from acquisitions and a net 0.9% favorable impact of foreign currency and other.

Gross profit was $2.1 billion, or 35.0% of sales, an increase of 1.5% compared to gross profit of $2.1 billion, or 35.9% of sales, in the same period of the prior year. During the quarter, the company's gross profit was impacted by $160 million of certain non-recurring charges, primarily related to expected credit losses on volume purchase rebates and other amounts due from a vendor that filed petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In the same period of the prior year, the company incurred a charge of $62 million to write down certain existing inventory associated with a new global rebranding and relaunch of a key tool and equipment offering. Adjusting for these charges, adjusted gross profit as a percentage of sales was 37.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025, an increase of 70 basis points from the prior year period. Refer to the reconciliation of GAAP gross profit to adjusted gross profit and GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net sales to adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales for more information.

During the quarter, the company had a net loss of $609 million, or $(4.39) per diluted earnings per share. This compares to net income of $133 million, or $0.96 per diluted share in the prior year period.

Adjusted net income was $216 million, or $1.55 per diluted earnings per share. Adjusted net income excludes a net expense of $825 million after tax adjustments, or $5.94 per diluted share, which relates to certain non-recurring expenses outlined in the reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted net income. The majority of the $825 million net expense relates to the one-time, non-cash pension settlement charge incurred in connection with the termination of the company's U.S. qualified defined benefit plan. This compares to adjusted net income of $224 million, or $1.61 per diluted share in the prior year period. Refer to the reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted net income and GAAP diluted net income (loss) per common share to adjusted diluted net income per common share for more information.

Fourth Quarter 2025 Segment Highlights

During the fourth quarter of 2025, the company realigned its Automotive Parts Group segment into two separate reportable segments: North America Automotive Parts Group ("North America Automotive"), which contains the company's automotive operations in the U.S. and Canada; and International Automotive Parts Group ("International Automotive"), which contains the company's automotive operations in Europe and Australasia. There were no changes to the company's Industrial Parts Group ("Industrial") segment. The company believes that this expanded segmentation will provide analysts, investors and other interested parties with additional information to better understand the company's performance.

North America Automotive

North America Automotive sales were $2.3 billion, up 2.4% from the same period in 2024. The improvement is attributable to a 1.7% increase in comparable sales and a 1.5% benefit from acquisitions, partially offset by a 0.8% unfavorable impact of other. Segment EBITDA of $129 million decreased 14.0%, with segment EBITDA margin of 5.5%, down 110 basis points from the same period of the prior year.

International Automotive

International Automotive sales were $1.5 billion, up 6.4% from the same period in 2024. The improvement is attributable to a 5.1% favorable impact of foreign currency and a 2.2% benefit from acquisitions, partially offset by a 0.9% decrease in comparable sales. Segment EBITDA of $129 million decreased 4.3%, with segment EBITDA margin of 8.7%, down 100 basis points from the same period of the prior year.

Industrial

Industrial sales were $2.2 billion, up 4.6% from the same period in 2024. The improvement is attributable to a 3.4% increase in comparable sales, a 1.0% benefit from acquisitions and a 0.2% favorable impact of foreign currency. Segment EBITDA of $295 million increased 8.7%, with segment EBITDA margin of 13.4%, up 50 basis points from the same period of the prior year.

Full-Year 2025 Results

Sales for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 were $24.3 billion, up 3.5% from 2024. Net income for the twelve months was $66 million, or $0.47 per diluted share. This compares to net income of $904 million, or $6.47 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted net income for 2025 was $1.0 billion, or $7.37 per diluted share. This compares to adjusted net income of $1.1 billion, or $8.16 per diluted share in 2024.

Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Capital Allocation

The company generated cash flow from operations of $891 million for the twelve months of 2025. Net cash used in investing activities was $712 million, including $470 million for capital expenditures and $318 million for acquisitions. Net cash used in financing activities was $209 million, including $564 million used for quarterly dividends paid to shareholders and net proceeds of debt (including net commercial paper) of $394 million. Free cash flow was $421 million for the twelve months ending December 31, 2025.

The company ended the year with total liquidity of $1.5 billion, consisting of $477 million in cash and $1.1 billion of available capacity under the company's $2.0 billion Revolving Credit Agreement. This reflects $600 million drawn on the revolver and $343 million of outstanding commercial paper, which proceeds were partially offset by the repayment of the $500 million principal amount of the company's 1.75% Unsecured Senior Notes due February 1, 2025.

Dividend Declaration

The company's Board of Directors approved a 3.2% increase to its regular quarterly cash dividend for 2026. This increased the cash dividend payable to an annual rate of $4.25 per share from $4.12 per share in 2025. The quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per share is payable April 2, 2026 to shareholders of record March 6, 2026. The company has paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948, and 2026 marks the 70th consecutive year of increased dividends paid to shareholders.

2026 Outlook

In consideration of several factors, the company is establishing full-year 2026 guidance. The company considered its recent business trends and financial results, current growth plans, strategic initiatives, global economic outlook, geopolitical conflicts and the potential impact on results in establishing its guidance, which is outlined in the table below.

		Year Ended 12/31/2026
Total sales growth		3% to 5.5%
North America Automotive sales growth		3% to 5%
International Automotive sales growth		3% to 6%
Industrial sales growth		3% to 6%
Diluted earnings per share		$6.10 to $6.60
Adjusted diluted earnings per share		$7.50 to $8.00
Effective tax rate		Approx. 24%
Net cash provided by operating activities		$1.0 billion to $1.2 billion
Free cash flow		$550 million to $700 million

Plan to Separate Automotive and Industrial Businesses

In a separate press release issued today, the company announced its intention to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies, one comprising its Automotive Parts Group ("Global Automotive") and the other comprising its Industrial Parts Group ("Global Industrial"). The separation is expected to create two, scaled market leaders, better able to execute their respective strategies. Please see the press release for additional details.

Non-GAAP Information

This release contains certain financial information not derived in accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These items include adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per common share, adjusted gross profit and free cash flow. The company believes that the presentation of adjusted net income, adjusted diluted net income per common share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, administrative and other expenses and free cash flow, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to those measures, provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the company's core operations. The company considers these metrics useful to investors because they provide greater transparency into management's view and assessment of the company's ongoing operating performance by removing items management believes are not representative of the company's continuing operations and may distort the company's longer-term operating trends. The company believes these measures are useful and enhance the comparability of the results from period to period and with the company's competitors, as well as show ongoing results from operations distinct from items that are infrequent or not associated with the company's core operations. The company does not, nor does it suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures as superior to, in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information. The company has included a reconciliation of this additional information to the most comparable GAAP measure following the financial statements below. The company does not provide forward-looking guidance for certain financial measures on a GAAP basis because the company is unable to predict certain items contained in the GAAP measures without unreasonable efforts. These items may include acquisition-related costs, litigation charges or settlements, impairment charges, restructuring costs and certain other unusual adjustments.

Comparable Sales

Comparable sales is a key metric that refers to period-over-period comparisons of the company's net sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, foreign currency and other. The company's calculation of comparable sales is computed using total business days for the period and is inclusive of sales from company-owned stores and sales into independent stores. The company considers this metric useful to investors because it provides greater transparency into management's view and assessment of the company's core ongoing operations. This is a metric that is widely used by analysts, investors and competitors, however the company's calculation of the metric may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies, because not all companies and analysts calculate this metric in the same manner.

Conference Call

Genuine Parts Company will hold a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results of the quarter. A supplemental earnings presentation is also available for reference. Interested parties may listen to the call and view the supplemental earnings presentation on the company's investor relations website. The call is also available by dialing 800-836-8184. A replay of the call will be available on the company's website or toll-free at 888-660-6345 conference ID 67947#, two hours after completion of the call.

About Genuine Parts Company 

Established in 1928, Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. Our Automotive Parts Group operates across North America, Europe and Australasia, while our Industrial Parts Group serves customers across North America and Australasia. We keep the world moving with a vast network of over 10,800 locations spanning 17 countries supported by more than 65,000 teammates. Learn more at genpt.com.

Forward Looking Statements

Some statements in this release, as well as in other materials the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), release to the public, or make available on the company's website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in the future tense and all statements accompanied by words such as "expect," "likely," "outlook," "forecast," "preliminary," "would," "could," "should," "position," "will," "project," "intend," "plan," "on track," "anticipate," "to come," "may," "possible," "assume," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include the company's view of business and economic trends for the coming year and the company's expectations regarding its ability to capitalize on these business and economic trends; the company's full-year 2026 outlook and the company's ability to successfully execute on its strategic priorities, including the company's anticipated separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial into two independent, publicly traded companies. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking.

The company cautions you that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while the company believes its expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the company's forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors may include, among other things, changes in general economic conditions, including persistent inflation (including the direct and indirect impact of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs) or deflation, geopolitical uncertainty and unrest and declining consumer confidence; the company's ability to successfully implement the separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial and achieve the anticipated benefits of such transaction; volatility in oil prices; significant costs, such as elevated fuel and freight expenses; the company's ability to maintain compliance with its debt covenants; its ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into its operations and to realize the anticipated synergies and benefits; its ability to successfully implement its business initiatives in its three business segments; slowing demand for its products; the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; changes in national and international legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes to global trade regulations, environmental and social policy, infrastructure programs and privacy legislation, and their impact to us, the company's suppliers and customers; changes in tax policies including those included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; volatile exchange rates; the company's ability to successfully attract and retain employees in the current labor market; uncertain credit markets and other macroeconomic conditions; competitive product, service and pricing pressures; failure or weakness in its disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting, including as a result of the work from home environment; the uncertainties and costs of litigation; public health emergencies, including the effects on the financial health of the company's business partners and customers, on supply chains and its suppliers, on vehicle miles driven as well as other metrics that affect the company's business, and on access to capital and liquidity provided by the financial and capital markets; disruptions caused by a failure or breach of the company's information systems; the success of its global restructuring efforts and the annualized cost savings arising therefrom, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in its subsequent filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures the company makes on related subjects in subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the SEC.

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)		2025		2024		2025		2024
Net sales		$  6,009,415		$  5,770,173		$ 24,300,141		$ 23,486,569
Cost of goods sold		3,908,191		3,699,957		15,359,443		14,962,954
Gross profit		2,101,224		2,070,216		8,940,698		8,523,615
Operating expenses:
Selling, administrative and other expenses		1,864,241		1,698,117		7,151,043		6,642,900
Depreciation and amortization		172,095		112,130		538,023		407,978
Provision for doubtful accounts		16,669		10,993		37,020		30,001
Restructuring and other costs		86,644		59,695		253,961		213,520
Total operating expenses		2,139,649		1,880,935		7,980,047		7,294,399
Non-operating expenses (income):
Interest expense, net		45,737		29,398		163,506		96,827
Pension settlement charge		741,967		—		741,967		—
Other		3,590		(7,110)		3,010		(43,579)
Total non-operating expenses		791,294		22,288		908,483		53,248
Income (loss) before income taxes		(829,719)		166,993		52,168		1,175,968
Income tax expense (benefit)		(220,221)		33,937		(13,777)		271,892
Net income (loss)		$    (609,498)		$     133,056		$       65,945		$     904,076
Dividends declared per common share		$           1.03		$           1.00		$           4.12		$           4.00
Basic earnings (loss) per share		$          (4.39)		$           0.96		$           0.47		$           6.49
Diluted earnings (loss) per share		$          (4.39)		$           0.96		$           0.47		$           6.47
Weighted average common shares outstanding		138,903		138,858		138,945		139,208
Dilutive effect of stock options and non-vested restricted      stock awards		—		414		305		462
Weighted average common shares outstanding —      assuming dilution		138,903		139,272		139,250		139,670

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES SEGMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents a reconciliation from EBITDA to net income (loss):
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
Net sales:
North America Automotive		$ 2,326,293		$ 2,272,631		$ 9,520,042		$ 9,212,238
International Automotive		1,485,358		1,395,702		5,858,566		5,556,895
Industrial		2,197,764		2,101,840		8,921,533		8,717,436
Segment EBITDA:
North America Automotive		129,061		149,999		672,182		715,530
International Automotive		129,091		134,845		544,173		568,001
Industrial		294,558		270,954		1,146,422		1,102,188
Corporate EBITDA (1)		(94,044)		(121,911)		(357,175)		(389,217)
Interest expense, net		(45,737)		(29,398)		(163,506)		(96,827)
Depreciation and amortization		(172,095)		(112,130)		(538,023)		(407,978)
Other unallocated costs		(1,070,553)		(125,366)		(1,251,905)		(315,729)
Income (loss) before income taxes		(829,719)		166,993		52,168		1,175,968
Income tax benefit (expense)		220,221		(33,937)		13,777		(271,892)
Net income (loss)		$    (609,498)		$     133,056		$       65,945		$     904,076
(1)   Corporate EBITDA consists of costs related to the company's Corporate headquarters' broad support to the company's business units and other        costs that are managed centrally and not allocated to business segments. These include personnel and other costs for company-wide functions        such as executive leadership, human resources, technology, cybersecurity, legal, corporate finance, internal audit, and risk management, as well        as product liability costs and A/R Sales Agreement fees.

 

The following table presents a summary of the other unallocated costs:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
Other unallocated costs:
Restructuring and other costs (2)		$      (86,644)		$      (59,695)		$    (253,961)		$    (221,007)
Acquisition and integration related costs and other (3)		—		(4,075)		(14,035)		(33,126)
Inventory rebranding strategic initiative (4)		—		(61,596)		—		(61,596)
Asbestos-related product liability (5)		(103,352)		—		(103,352)		—
Pension settlement (6)		(741,967)		—		(741,967)		—
First Brands credit loss allowance (7)		(150,500)		—		(150,500)		—
Retirement obligation and other (8)		11,910		—		11,910		—
Total other unallocated costs		$ (1,070,553)		$    (125,366)		$ (1,251,905)		$    (315,729)
(2)   Amount reflects costs related to the company's global restructuring initiative which includes a voluntary retirement offer in the U.S. in 2024, and rationalization        and optimization of certain distribution centers, stores and other facilities.
(3)   Amount primarily reflects lease and other exit costs related to the integration of acquired independent automotive stores.
(4)   Amount reflects a charge to write down certain existing inventory associated with a new global rebranding and relaunch of a key tool and equipment offering.        The existing inventory that will be liquidated is comprised of otherwise saleable inventory, and the liquidation does not arise from the company's normal,        recurring operational activities.
(5)   Amount reflects a remeasurement of the company's asbestos-related product liability for a revised estimate of the number of claims to be incurred in future        periods based on adverse current year changes in the claims environment, among other assumptions.
(6)   Amount reflects a pension charge related to the settlement of the company's U.S. qualified defined benefit plan (U.S. pension plan).
(7)   Amount reflects a charge for expected credit losses on volume purchase rebates and other amounts due from First Brands, a key automotive supplier who        filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
(8)   Amount reflects certain nonroutine charges recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2025, including a charge related to certain asset retirement        obligations.

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
		As of December 31,
(in thousands, except share and per share data)		2025		2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$     477,179		$     479,991
Trade accounts receivable, net		2,370,939		2,182,856
Merchandise inventories, net		6,071,996		5,514,427
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		1,644,620		1,675,310
Total current assets		10,564,734		9,852,584
Goodwill		3,188,815		2,897,270
Other intangible assets, net		1,855,714		1,799,031
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,172,140		1,950,760
Operating lease assets		2,084,487		1,769,720
Other assets		929,650		1,013,340
Total assets		$ 20,795,540		$ 19,282,705
Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable		$  6,051,882		$  5,923,684
Short-term borrowings		943,540		41,705
Current portion of debt		353,788		500,000
Other current liabilities		2,295,204		1,925,636
Dividends payable		143,291		134,355
Total current liabilities		9,787,705		8,525,380
Long-term debt		3,498,423		3,742,640
Operating lease liabilities		1,739,478		1,458,391
Pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities		219,270		218,629
Deferred tax liabilities		385,948		441,705
Other long-term liabilities		724,353		544,109
Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $1 per share — authorized 10,000,000 shares; none      issued		—		—
Common stock, par value $1 per share — authorized 450,000,000 shares; issued      and outstanding — 2025 — 137,617,832 shares and 2024 — 138,779,664 shares		137,618		138,780
Additional paid-in capital		228,370		196,532
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(511,766)		(1,261,743)
Retained earnings		4,568,769		5,263,838
Total parent equity		4,422,991		4,337,407
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries		17,372		14,444
Total equity		4,440,363		4,351,851
Total liabilities and equity		$ 20,795,540		$ 19,282,705

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
		Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024
Operating activities:
Net income		$       65,945		$     904,076
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		538,023		407,978
Pension settlement		741,967		—
First Brands credit loss allowance		150,500		—
Deferred income taxes		(256,951)		(18,598)
Share-based compensation		48,847		40,693
Gains on sales of real estate		(28,317)		(43,049)
Other operating activities		11,097		47,473
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net		(77,397)		(50,939)
Merchandise inventories, net		(208,190)		(440,549)
Trade accounts payable		(132,712)		512,347
Operating lease right-of-use asset		378,332		634,448
Other current and noncurrent assets		(279,079)		(122,864)
Operating lease current and noncurrent liabilities		(380,815)		(662,641)
Other current and noncurrent liabilities		319,512		42,876
Net cash provided by operating activities		890,762		1,251,251
Investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(469,838)		(567,339)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment		52,293		122,432
Acquisitions of businesses		(318,291)		(1,080,238)
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses		914		1,631
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedge		—		15,990
Other investing activities		23,335		—
Net cash used in investing activities		(711,587)		(1,507,524)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from debt		1,053,448		895,299
Payments on debt		(1,002,015)		(496,156)
Net proceeds of commercial paper		342,791		—
Shares issued from employee incentive plans		(16,671)		(16,888)
Dividends paid		(563,842)		(554,931)
Purchase of stock		—		(149,999)
Other financing activities		(22,965)		(11,261)
Net cash used in financing activities		(209,254)		(333,936)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		27,267		(31,807)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(2,812)		(622,016)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year		479,991		1,102,007
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$     477,179		$     479,991
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes		$     211,215		$     264,625
Interest		$     191,334		$     124,977

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND GAAP DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE TO ADJUSTED DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (UNAUDITED)
The table below represents a reconciliation from GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted net income:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
GAAP net income (loss)		$  (609,498)		$    133,056		$      65,945		$    904,076
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other costs (1)		86,644		59,695		253,961		221,007
Acquisition and integration related costs and other (2)		—		4,075		14,035		33,126
Inventory rebranding strategic initiative (3)		—		61,596		—		61,596
Asbestos-related product liability (4)		103,352		—		103,352		—
Pension settlement (5)		741,967		—		741,967		—
First Brands credit loss allowance (6)		150,500		—		150,500		—
Retirement obligation and other (7)		30,111		—		30,111		—
Total adjustments		1,112,574		125,366		1,293,926		315,729
Tax impact of adjustments (8)		(287,110)		(34,053)		(333,450)		(79,964)
Adjusted net income		$    215,966		$    224,369		$ 1,026,421		$ 1,139,841

 

The table below represents amounts per common share assuming dilution:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)		2025		2024		2025		2024
GAAP diluted net income (loss) per common share		$        (4.39)		$         0.96		$         0.47		$         6.47
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other costs (1)		0.62		0.43		1.82		1.58
Acquisition and integration related costs and other (2)		—		0.03		0.10		0.24
Inventory rebranding strategic initiative (3)		—		0.44		—		0.44
Asbestos-related product liability (4)		0.74		—		0.74		—
Pension settlement (5)		5.34		—		5.33		—
First Brands credit loss allowance (6)		1.08		—		1.08		—
Retirement obligation and other (7)		0.22		—		0.22		—
Total adjustments		8.00		0.90		9.29		2.26
Tax impact of adjustments (8)		(2.06)		(0.25)		(2.39)		(0.57)
Adjusted diluted net income per common share		$         1.55		$         1.61		$         7.37		$         8.16
Weighted average common shares outstanding - assuming dilution		138,903		139,272		139,250		139,670
(1)   Adjustment reflects costs related to the company's global restructuring initiative which includes a voluntary retirement offer in the U.S. in 2024, and        rationalization and optimization of certain distribution centers, stores and other facilities.
(2)   Adjustment primarily reflects lease and other exit costs related to the integration of acquired independent automotive stores.
(3)   Adjustment reflects a charge to write down certain existing inventory associated with a new global rebranding and relaunch of a key tool and equipment        offering. The existing inventory that will be liquidated is comprised of otherwise saleable inventory, and the liquidation does not arise from the company's        normal, recurring operational activities.
(4)   Adjustment reflects a remeasurement of the company's asbestos-related product liability for a revised estimate of the number of claims to be incurred in        future periods based on adverse current year changes in the claims environment, among other assumptions.
(5)   Adjustment reflects a pension charge related to the settlement of the company's U.S. qualified defined benefit plan (U.S. pension plan).
(6)   Adjustment reflects a charge for expected credit losses on volume purchase rebates and other amounts due from First Brands, a key automotive parts        supplier who filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
(7)   Adjustment reflects a nonroutine charge recorded during the quarter ended December 31, 2025 related to certain asset retirement obligations.
(8)   We determine the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments by considering the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdictions of the        underlying non-GAAP adjustments, including any related valuation allowances. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2025, we applied the        statutory income tax rates to the taxable portion of all of the company's adjustments, which resulted in a tax impact of $287 million and $333 million,        respectively. A portion of the company's transaction costs included in its non-GAAP adjustments for the three months and year ended December 31, 2025        were not deductible for income tax purposes; therefore, no statutory income tax rate was applied to such costs.

 

The table below clarifies where the items that have been adjusted above to improve comparability of the financial information from period to period are presented in the consolidated statements of income:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
Line item:
Cost of goods sold		$     160,200		$       61,596		$     160,200		$       69,083
Selling, administrative and other expenses		81,742		4,075		95,777		33,126
Depreciation expense		42,021		—		42,021		—
Restructuring and other costs		86,644		59,695		253,961		213,520
Pension settlement charge		741,967		—		741,967		—
Total adjustments		$  1,112,574		$     125,366		$  1,293,926		$     315,729

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO ADJUSTED GROSS PROFIT AND GAAP SELLING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSES TO ADJUSTED SELLING, ADMINISTRATIVE AND OTHER EXPENSES (UNAUDITED)
The table below represents a reconciliation from GAAP gross profit to adjusted gross profit:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
GAAP gross profit		$ 2,101,224		$ 2,070,216		$ 8,940,698		$ 8,523,615
Adjustments:
Restructuring and other costs		—		—		—		7,487
Inventory rebranding strategic initiative		—		61,596		—		61,596
First Brands credit loss allowance		150,500		—		150,500		—
Retirement obligation and other		9,700		—		9,700		—
Total adjustments (1)		160,200		61,596		160,200		69,083
Adjusted gross profit		$ 2,261,424		$ 2,131,812		$ 9,100,898		$ 8,592,698
Net sales		$ 6,009,415		$ 5,770,173		$ 24,300,141		$ 23,486,569
GAAP gross profit as a percentage of net sales		35.0 %		35.9 %		36.8 %		36.3 %
Adjusted gross profit as a percentage of net sales		37.6 %		36.9 %		37.5 %		36.6 %

 

The table below represents a reconciliation from GAAP selling, administrative and other expenses to adjusted selling, administrative and other expenses:
		Three Months Ended December 31,				Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024		2025		2024
GAAP selling, administrative and other expenses		$ 1,864,241		$ 1,698,117		$ 7,151,043		$ 6,642,900
Adjustments:
Acquisition and integration related costs and other		—		(4,075)		(14,035)		(33,126)
Asbestos-related product liability		(103,352)		—		(103,352)		—
Retirement obligation and other		21,610		—		21,610		—
Total adjustments (1)		(81,742)		(4,075)		(95,777)		(33,126)
Adjusted selling, administrative and other expenses		$ 1,782,499		$ 1,694,042		$ 7,055,266		$ 6,609,774
Net sales		$ 6,009,415		$ 5,770,173		$ 24,300,141		$ 23,486,569
GAAP SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales		31.0 %		29.4 %		29.4 %		28.3 %
Adjusted SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales		29.7 %		29.4 %		29.0 %		28.1 %
(1)    Refer to the explanation of adjustments included within the reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to adjusted net income table for         further information.

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES CHANGE IN NET SALES SUMMARY (UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2025
		Comparable Sales		Acquisitions		Foreign Currency		Other		GAAP Total Net Sales
North America Automotive		1.7 %		1.5 %		— %		(0.8) %		2.4 %
International Automotive		(0.9) %		2.2 %		5.1 %		— %		6.4 %
Industrial		3.4 %		1.0 %		0.2 %		— %		4.6 %
Total net sales		1.7 %		1.5 %		1.3 %		(0.4) %		4.1 %
		Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025
		Comparable Sales		Acquisitions		Foreign Currency		Other		GAAP Total Net Sales
North America Automotive		0.6 %		2.6 %		(0.3) %		0.4 %		3.3 %
International Automotive		0.2 %		3.3 %		1.9 %		— %		5.4 %
Industrial		1.5 %		1.2 %		(0.4) %		— %		2.3 %
Total net sales		0.9 %		2.2 %		0.3 %		0.1 %		3.5 %

 

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO FREE CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED)
		Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)		2025		2024
Net cash provided by operating activities		$            890,762		$          1,251,251
Purchases of property, plant and equipment		(469,838)		(567,339)
Free cash flow		$            420,924		$            683,912

 

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FAQ

What were Genuine Parts (GPC) Q4 2025 sales and GAAP earnings?

GPC reported Q4 2025 sales of $6.0 billion and a GAAP net loss of $609 million. According to the company, the quarter included nonrecurring charges (including a pension-related settlement) that materially affected GAAP results versus adjusted metrics.

How much did Genuine Parts (GPC) raise its dividend for 2026 and when is it payable?

GPC increased its annual dividend to $4.25 per share, a 3.2% rise. According to the company, the quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per share is payable April 2, 2026 to shareholders of record March 6, 2026.

What guidance did Genuine Parts (GPC) give for full-year 2026 sales and adjusted EPS?

GPC guided total sales growth of 3%–5.5% and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.50–$8.00 for 2026. According to the company, guidance reflects business trends, strategic initiatives, and macroeconomic considerations.

What is the planned separation of Genuine Parts (GPC) businesses announced on Feb 17, 2026?

GPC intends to separate into two independent public companies: Global Automotive and Global Industrial. According to the company, the move aims to create two scaled market leaders better positioned to execute distinct strategies and unlock stakeholder value.

How did GPC's Industrial segment perform in Q4 2025 and why does it matter?

GPC's Industrial segment posted Q4 sales up 4.6% with EBITDA rising 8.7% and a 13.4% margin. According to the company, stronger Industrial margins contributed to overall adjusted profitability and demonstrate resilient end-market demand.

How much free cash flow and operating cash does Genuine Parts (GPC) expect for 2026?

GPC projected free cash flow of $550M–$700M and operating cash flow of $1.0B–$1.2B for 2026. According to the company, these targets reflect planned capital spending, working capital assumptions, and separation-related activities.