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Genuine Parts Co (GPC) Earnings Update: FY Adjusted EPS Forecast Boosted, Surpassing Estimates

  • Genuine Parts has increased its full year adjusted EPS forecast to between $9.80 and $9.95, up from the previous estimate of $9.70 to $9.90.
  • The company’s expected EPS is projected at $9.05 to $9.20.
  • Sales are expected to see positive growth in the next fiscal year, growing between +3% to +5%.
  • In the first quarter, comparable sales saw a decrease of -0.9%.
  • Net sales for the first quarter totalled $5.78 billion, up +0.3% on a year-on-year basis, which was just below the estimated $5.85 billion.
  • On the market, there are 5 buys, 9 holds, and no sells on the company’s stock currently.

Genuine Parts Co on Smartkarma

Analyst coverage of Genuine Parts Co on Smartkarma reveals positive sentiment from Baptista Research. In the report titled “Genuine Parts Company: Why Are They Carrying Out The Expansion and Scaling of Company-owned Stores? – Major Drivers”, GPC’s strong performance in Q4 2023 is highlighted. The company’s total sales for the year exceeded $23 billion, showing nearly a $1 billion increase, in line with expectations. Additionally, GPC saw a significant improvement in total company segment profit margins, reaching nearly double digits. Shareholders were also pleased with $788 million returned and the 68th consecutive annual increase in dividends.


A look at Genuine Parts Co Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth5
Resilience2
Momentum4
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, Genuine Parts Co shows a promising long-term outlook. With a strong Growth score of 5, the company is expected to experience significant expansion and development in the future. Additionally, the company has a solid Momentum score of 4, indicating positive market momentum that could drive future performance. Although the company’s Value and Resilience scores are moderate at 2, Genuine Parts Co seems well-positioned for sustainable growth and resilience in the market. Furthermore, the Dividend score of 3 suggests that investors may benefit from consistent dividend payments.

Genuine Parts Company, a distributor of automotive, industrial replacement parts, office products, and electrical materials, operates across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company’s Smartkarma Smart Scores highlight its strengths in growth potential and market momentum, indicating a positive outlook for long-term investors. While some areas like value and resilience have room for improvement, Genuine Parts Co‘s overall profile suggests it is poised for continued success and expansion in its key markets.


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