Genuine Parts Company GPC

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Genuine Parts is expected to release its third-quarter earnings next month, and analysts expect a single-digit percentage rise in its bottom line.

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC), a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, plans to release third quarter financial results on October 20, 2026. Following the release, management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. The public may access the webcast and supplemental earnings materials on the company's investor relations website. The call is also available by dialing 1-800-836-8184. A replay of the call will be available

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Leadership shift and business separation set the scene Genuine Parts (GPC) has put fresh leadership and a pending breakup of its operations at the center of its story, giving investors a new way to think about the stock. Recent trading paints a mixed picture for Genuine Parts. The share price is US$129.59 after a 1-day share price return of 2.48%, while the 90-day share price return of 17.03% points to building momentum. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return declined 3.15%,...

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