GENUINE PARTS CO Q2 FY26 Results

Summary

Genuine Parts Company announced its second quarter 2026 results, with sales reaching $6.5 billion, a 6.0% increase year-over-year, driven by comparable sales growth, foreign currency impact, and acquisitions. While net income decreased to $228 million from $255 million in the prior year, adjusted net income saw a slight increase to $296 million. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook for adjusted diluted earnings per share and updated select elements of its outlook, citing business trends and strategic initiatives.

Key Highlights

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   Genuine Parts Company reported second quarter 2026 sales of $6.5 billion, a 6.0% increase compared to $6.2 billion in the same period of the prior year.

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   Net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $228 million, or $1.65 per diluted earnings per share, compared to $255 million, or $1.83 per diluted share in the prior year period.

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   Adjusted net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $296 million, or $2.15 per diluted earnings per share, an increase from $292 million, or $2.10 per diluted share in the prior year period.

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   North America Automotive sales were $2.5 billion, up 3.8% from the same period in 2025, with segment EBITDA margin of 8.2%, up 20 basis points.

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   International Automotive sales were $1.6 billion, up 8.2% from the same period in 2025, with segment EBITDA margin of 9.4%, down 20 basis points.

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   Industrial sales were $2.4 billion, up 7.1% from the same period in 2025, with segment EBITDA margin of 13.1%, up 30 basis points.

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   The company is reaffirming its full-year 2026 outlook for adjusted diluted earnings per share of $7.50 to $8.00.