Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) HR chief now holds 21,311 shares

Genuine Parts (GPC) shares rose 11.8% since its last earnings report, beating Q2 estimates with $2.15 EPS and $6.54B revenue. Growth was driven by Industrial sales and broad demand, though margins were mixed in Automotive.

Genuine Parts (GPC) said it plans to split its auto and industrial parts units into two separate public companies, with completion expected in Q1 2027. The company cited a strategic review to improve focus, execution, and investment flexibility. It reported Q4 EPS of $1.55 on $6.0B revenue versus Wall Street expectations of $1.81 on $6.07B.

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) said it plans to spin off its Automotive and Industrial segments into two independent, publicly traded companies by Q1 2027, as a tax-free U.S. federal transaction. Shares fell 13.14% to $127.82 on Feb. 17, 2026 after a Q4 2025 earnings miss (EPS $1.55 vs $1.79).

Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) reported Q2 profit of $227.6 million, or $1.65 per share. Adjusted earnings were $2.15 per share versus a Zacks/Wall Street estimate of $2.10. Revenue was $6.54 billion, above the $6.39 billion expected. The company guided full-year earnings to $7.50 to $8.00 per share.

Mavis Tire is buying Pep Boys from Icahn Enterprises for about $700 million in cash, according to the deal terms. Icahn will keep certain Pep Boys real estate and the AAMCO Transmissions and Precision Tune Auto Care businesses. Mavis expects to expand to over 4,400 service centers. Separately, Bloomberg reported O’Reilly offered $10 billion for GPC’s auto parts unit; GPC reported Q2 sales up 6% to $6.5B and net income down to $228M.

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