New Risk • Jul 03
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of Italian stocks, typically moving 9.5% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (20% operating cash flow to total debt). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (9.5% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 9x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 107% Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.2% net profit margin). Duyuru • Jul 02
Genuine Parts Company to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Jul 21, 2026 Genuine Parts Company announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results Pre-Market on Jul 21, 2026 Declared Dividend • May 20
First quarter dividend of US$1.06 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.06. Ex-date: 4th June 2026 Payment date: 2nd July 2026 Dividend yield will be 4.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (dividend approximately 9x earnings) nor is it covered by cash flows (107% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 5.6% per year over the past 10 years and has been stable with no material reductions to payments, indicating a long track record of dividend growth and stability. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 965% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 170% over the next 3 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Board Change • May 20
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Matt Carey was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Apr 29
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on July 2, 2026 Genuine Parts Company announced its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.0625 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026. Duyuru • Apr 22
Genuine Parts Company Reaffirms Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2026 Genuine Parts Company reaffirmed earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2026. For the period, the company reaffirmed total sales growth of 3% to 5.5%, Diluted earnings per share $6.10 to $6.60. Duyuru • Mar 31
Genuine Parts Company to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Apr 21, 2026 Genuine Parts Company announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results on Apr 21, 2026 Duyuru • Mar 20
Genuine Parts Company Announces Resignation of Naveen Krishna as Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer On March 18, 2026, Naveen Krishna, the Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign from the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Krishna will step down as an executive officer of the Company, effective April 1, 2026, but will remain an employee of the Company until May 5, 2026 to assist with an orderly transition of his responsibilities. The Company does not intend to appoint a successor at this time, and all responsibilities associated with Mr. Krishna’s role will be reallocated to other individuals within the Company. Mr. Krishna will not receive any severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure from the Company. Duyuru • Mar 02
Genuine Parts Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 27, 2026 Genuine Parts Company, Annual General Meeting, Apr 27, 2026. New Risk • Feb 18
New major risk - Dividend sustainability The dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 8x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 139% Dividend yield: 3.4% This is considered a major risk. Companies that pay out too much of their earnings and cash flows are at risk of having to reduce or cut their dividend in future. If earnings or cash flows stagnate or fall, then there may not be enough to maintain the same dividend. Or in extreme cases, companies may opt to dig into capital reserves or take on debt to maintain the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (19% operating cash flow to total debt). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Dividend per share is over 8x earnings per share. Cash payout ratio: 139% Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.3% net profit margin). Board Change • Feb 18
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Matt Carey was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Jan 27
Genuine Parts Company to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 17, 2026 Genuine Parts Company announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results on Feb 17, 2026 Duyuru • Jan 15
Genuine Parts Company Announces Board Changes Genuine Parts Company announced that Paul D. Donahue, Non-Executive Chairman, plans to retire from the Board of Directors at the company's 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. The company also announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Will Stengel, currently the company's President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional role of Chairman of the Board of Directors. Upon Mr. Donahue's retirement, Mr. Stengel will assume the combined position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stengel has served as a member of the Board of Directors and as the company's President and Chief Executive Officer since June 2024. Mr. Stengel previously served as President of GPC from January 2021 to January 2023 and as Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer from November 2019 to January 2021. The combined roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer promote unified leadership and direction for the company and leverage Mr. Stengel's extensive operational and strategic expertise. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 14
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to €117, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 17x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Retail Distributors industry in Europe. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €178 per share. Board Change • Jan 02
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Director Matt Carey was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Duyuru • Nov 18
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on January 5, 2026 Genuine Parts Company announced its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. Duyuru • Oct 21
Genuine Parts Company Revises Financial Guidance for the Full Year Ending December 31, 2025 Genuine Parts Company revised financial guidance for the full year ending December 31, 2025. For the year ending December 31, 2025, the company expects total sales growth of 3% to 4% compared to previous guidance of 1% to 3%, automotive sales growth of 4% to 5% compared to previous guidance of 1.5% to 3.5%, and industrial sales growth of 2% to 3% compared to previous guidance of 1% to 3%. The company expected diluted earnings per share of $6.55 to $6.80 compared to previous guidance of $6.55 to $7.05. Duyuru • Sep 30
Genuine Parts Company to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Oct 21, 2025 Genuine Parts Company announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results Pre-Market on Oct 21, 2025 Duyuru • Sep 04
Genuine Parts Company Announces Board Changes, Effective September 4, 2025 Genuine Parts Company announced the following changes to its Board of Directors as part of its ongoing refreshment program: Appointments, effective September 4, 2025, of Courtney Carruthers, who previously served as President and CEO of TricorBraun, a B2B global packaging distributor, following various executive leadership roles at Grainger; and Matt Carey, who previously served as EVP, Customer Experience and Chief Information Officer at The Home Depot following technology leadership roles at eBay and Walmart, as independent directors to the Board. Robert ("Robin") Charles Loudermilk, Jr. and John R. Holder, who served on the Board since 2010 and 2011, respectively, will retire from the Board on September 4, 2025. GPC's board refreshment efforts over the past year have reduced the size of the board and strategically added financial, industry and operational expertise to replace six retiring directors. Court Carruthers is a seasoned global executive and board leader with over 30 years of experience driving growth, transformation and operational excellence in industrial distribution and service businesses. He is the Vice Chair and former President and CEO of TricorBraun, a privately-held global packaging distributor. Mr. Carruthers previously served as Group President at Grainger, where he led a $9 billionAmericas business spanning 15,000 team members across nine countries and oversaw the company's global eCommerce platform. Mr. Carruthers currently serves on the boards of Ryerson, a global distributor and processor of industrial metals, and ExperiGreen Lawn Care. He previously served as a board member at US Foods and Foundation Building Materials. Mr. Carruthers holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada; an MBA from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, a DBA from Pepperdine University in California; and is a Chartered Professional Accountant (Canada).Matt Carey served as the Executive Vice President of Customer Experience of The Home Depot Inc., a leading home improvement retailer, from 2022 until 2025, and previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer of The Home Depot since 2008. Prior to The Home Depot, Mr. Carey served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at eBay Inc. He also held various positions with Wal-Mart Stores Inc., with his final role as Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Carey has significant cybersecurity expertise through his current and prior positions as the chief technology officer of large retail companies. He also brings a strong understanding of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies and their impact on the customer's experience. He currently serves as a board member at Chipotle and previously served as a director of Geeknet Inc. and TransUnion Corp.Mr. Carey received an Associate of Applied Science from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Duyuru • Aug 13
Genuine Parts Company Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on October 2, 2025 Genuine Parts Company announced its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and three cents ($1.03) per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on October 2, 2025 to shareholders of record on September 5, 2025. Duyuru • Jul 22
Genuine Parts Company Revises Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending December 31, 2025 Genuine Parts Company provided earnings guidance for the year ending December 31, 2025. The company expects total sales growth of 1% to 3% against 2% to 4% previously guided and Diluted earnings per share $6.55 to $7.05 against $6.95 to $7.45 previously guided. Duyuru • Jul 02
Genuine Parts Company to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Jul 22, 2025 Genuine Parts Company announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results on Jul 22, 2025 Duyuru • Jun 10
Genuine Parts Company Announces Executive Changes Genuine Parts Company announced Randy Breaux's decision to retire as Group President, GPC North America at the end of 2025. Alain Masse is promoted from President, UAP Inc., GPC's Canadian automotive business, to the newly created role of President, North America Automotive, effective August 2025. Mr. Breaux will serve in an advisory role until his retirement to assist in an orderly and seamless transition. Mr. Masse joined GPC in 2011 as Executive Vice President, Heavy Vehicle Parts Division at UAP Inc. and was promoted two years later to Executive Vice President, NAPA. In 2015, he was named President of UAP. With over 14 years of progressive experience at GPC, Mr. Masse is a highly motivated leader with a deep understanding of the automotive aftermarket industry and NAPA business model. In the new role, Mr. Masse will oversee the automotive businesses across North America. He will report to Will Stengel, President and Chief Executive Officer. 
