Genuine Parts stock falls 1.28 percent after earnings beat

Published on 09/23/2026 at 13:08 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Genuine Parts stock closed at USD 126.44 on September 22, 2026, after EPS reached USD 2.15. Revenue rose 6.0 percent to USD 6.54 billion.

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Genuine Parts Company (ISIN US3724601055) closed at USD 126.44 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 22, 2026, down 1.28 percent. The decline followed quarterly earnings of USD 2.15 per share, which exceeded the USD 2.08 consensus estimate.

Revenue reaches USD 6.54 billion

According to Ad-hoc-News on September 22, 2026, quarterly revenue reached USD 6.54 billion, compared with analyst expectations of USD 6.43 billion. Revenue increased 6.0 percent year over year, while EPS rose from USD 2.10 to USD 2.15 in the same quarter.

The comparison matters because the earnings beat was modest in absolute terms but accompanied by top-line growth. Genuine Parts also maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of USD 7.50 to USD 8.00, while the cited analyst consensus stood at USD 7.73 for the year, according to Ad-hoc-News on September 22, 2026.

Analysts see higher value

The valuation backdrop remains divided. MarketBeat reported on September 23, 2026, that nine research firms had an average Moderate Buy recommendation and an average twelve-month price target of USD 147.8571. Five analysts rated the stock Hold, three issued Buy ratings and one assigned Strong Buy.

At USD 126.44, the consensus target stood USD 21.4171 above the closing price. The same September 22, 2026 overview cited a high target of USD 170.00 and a low target of USD 122.00, a USD 48.00 spread that highlights disagreement about the speed of the earnings recovery.

Stock remains below yearly high

The September 22, 2026 market capitalization was USD 17.43 billion, and the 52-week range was USD 90.78 to USD 151.57. The closing price was USD 25.13 below the annual high and USD 35.66 above the annual low, placing the stock closer to the lower end of its yearly range.

Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of USD 7.50 to USD 8.00 remains the key operating reference after the quarterly beat. Genuine Parts stock closed at USD 126.44 on the NYSE on September 22, 2026, with the 1.28 percent daily decline recorded against the prior close.