Weekly Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Genuine Parts (GPC)

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC):

• 2/24/2026 – Genuine Parts was upgraded by Raymond James Financial, Inc. from “market perform” to “strong-buy”. They now have a $145.00 price target on the stock.
• 2/20/2026 – Genuine Parts was given a new $160.00 price target by Evercore Inc.
• 2/18/2026 – Genuine Parts had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $150.00 to $135.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/18/2026 – Genuine Parts was given a new $127.00 price target by Truist Financial Corporation. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 2/12/2026 – Genuine Parts had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $146.00 to $162.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/11/2026 – Genuine Parts was given a new $175.00 price target by Evercore Inc.
• 2/11/2026 – Genuine Parts had its “neutral” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG.
• 2/10/2026 – Genuine Parts had its “outperform” rating reaffirmed by Evercore Inc. They now have a $155.00 price target on the stock.

Genuine Parts Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, March 6th will be given a dividend of $1.0625 per share. This is a positive change from Genuine Parts’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.03. This represents a $4.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 6th. Genuine Parts’s payout ratio is 895.65%.

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) is a global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts and business products with a history dating back to 1928. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates a broad distribution network and retail presence serving repair shops, independent retailers, industrial customers and commercial accounts. Its business model centers on stocking and delivering a wide range of parts and supplies to support aftermarket and maintenance needs across multiple end markets.

Genuine Parts conducts its operations through several well-known operating groups and subsidiaries.