
Genuine Parts Company
GPCGenuine Parts Company (GPC) is a North American distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts, and business products. Founded in 1928, it operates through its Automotive, Industrial, and Business Products segments, serving automotive repair shops, government agencies, and industrial users. GPC is known for its extensive distribution network and strong presence in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | $1.06 | 2026-06-05 | 2026-06-05 |
| April 2, 2026 | $1.06 | 2026-03-06 | 2026-03-06 |
| January 5, 2026 | $1.03 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 |
| October 2, 2025 | $1.03 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 |
| July 2, 2025 | $1.03 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Genuine Parts Company has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held GPC shares during this period received a total of $56.35 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.06/share was paid 16 days ago, on July 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: GPC currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.35%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 260.2%, from $0.29 to $1.06.
- Dividend Reliability: GPC has maintained or increased its dividend for 91 consecutive payments.
Company News
AutoZone stock fell over 6% after a Bloomberg report indicated that O'Reilly Automotive made a $10+ billion all-cash buyout offer for Genuine Parts' auto parts distribution arm (Napa), which operates 10,000 retail locations with over $15 billion in annual sales. The potential deal could be announced by end of summer, though antitrust concerns may...
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Genuine Parts Company announced plans to separate its Automotive (NAPA) and Industrial (Motion) businesses into independent entities, similar to General Electric's restructuring. Despite a disastrous Q4 earnings report that caused a 14.5% stock decline due to pension settlements and supplier bankruptcy charges, the article argues this creates a s...









