Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since August 20, 1968. SentiSense covers Genuine Parts Company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts. Will Stengel is its chief executive officer. The company reports 65,000 employees, and its corporate website is www.genpt.com.
About Genuine Parts Company
Genuine Parts sells aftermarket automotive parts (60% of sales) and industrial products (40% of sales) in the United States and internationally. The automotive segment primarily acts as a distributor to its network of 9,800 global retail locations, of which about two-thirds are independently owned and operated. We estimate Genuine serves around 6,000 retail locations in the US operating under the Napa Auto Parts brand, with about 80% of end-market sales derived from professional customers. Its industrial segment, primarily operating under the Motion name in the United States, is a leading distributor of bearings, power transmission, and other industrial products to more than 200,000 maintenance, repair, and original equipment manufacturer customers.
Latest reported results
Genuine Parts Company reported revenue of $6.52 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 4.2% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 1,065 institutions reported holding GPC, with 129.8 million shares worth $15.3 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street.
More on GPC
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- GPC financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow through Q3 FY2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Genuine Parts Company do?
Genuine Parts sells aftermarket automotive parts (60% of sales) and industrial products (40% of sales) in the United States and internationally.
What sector is GPC in?
SentiSense classifies Genuine Parts Company in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts.
Where does GPC stock trade?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since August 20, 1968.
Who is the CEO of Genuine Parts Company?
Will Stengel is the chief executive officer of Genuine Parts Company.