Genuine Parts Company to Present at the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference
Rhea-AI Summary
Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) announced that Bert Nappier, EVP & CFO, will present at the 15th Annual UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The presentation will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website, with a replay available afterward.
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Peers on Argus
GPC rose 2.29% while key auto/parts peers showed mixed moves: APTV +0.54%, MGA +1.17%, MBLY +0.23%, AZO -0.92%, ORLY -0.79%. This points to stock-specific factors rather than a uniform sector move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17 | Separation announcement | Neutral | -14.6% | Plan to split into Global Automotive and Global Industrial public companies. |
| Feb 17 | Earnings and guidance | Neutral | -14.6% | Q4 and 2025 results with 2026 sales, EPS, and FCF guidance and dividend hike. |
| Jan 27 | Earnings scheduling | Neutral | +0.1% | Announcement of date and access details for Q4 and full-year 2025 results. |
| Jan 15 | Board transition | Neutral | +1.8% | Non-executive chair retirement and CEO named chair-elect for 2026 transition. |
| Nov 17 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.3% | Declaration of regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share. |
Recent major strategic and earnings announcements on Feb 17, 2026 coincided with a sharp -14.56% move, while routine items like dividends, leadership updates, and event notifications have seen muted reactions.
Over the last few months, GPC has combined steady capital returns with significant strategic change. On Nov 17, 2025, it declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share. In January 2026, the company announced a board leadership transition and scheduled its Q4 and full-year 2025 results for Feb 17, 2026. That day, GPC reported 2025 sales of $24.3B, outlined 2026 guidance, and revealed plans to separate into two public companies, which was followed by a -14.56% move. Today’s conference appearance fits into ongoing investor communication around these changes.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights GPC’s continued investor outreach as it navigates major strategic changes. The CFO’s presentation at the UBS conference follows 2025 results of $24.3B in sales, updated 2026 guidance, and plans to separate into two public companies. Investors may focus on management’s commentary around margins, cash flow, and the separation timeline, especially given the prior -14.56% move after the February 17 announcements and the stock’s position below its 200-day MA.
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The presentation will be webcast live on the company's investor relations website. A replay of the webcast will be available after the event.
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
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