Every material Form 8-K Genuine Parts has filed with the SEC since February 18, 2025, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Genuine Parts reported third-quarter 2026 sales of $6.5 billion, up 4.2%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.07, up from $1.98 a year earlier, while GAAP diluted EPS was flat at $1.62. The company narrowed its full-year 2026 adjusted EPS outlook to $7.50 to $7.75 from $7.50 to $8.00 and lowered its GAAP diluted EPS outlook to $5.60 to $5.85 from $5.90 to $6.40, which lowers the upper end of expected earnings for shareholders.
Q3 2026 sales were $6.5 billion, up 4.2%, with comparable sales up 2.9%.
Q3 GAAP net income was $224 million, or $1.62 per diluted share, versus $226 million, or $1.62, a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $2.07 versus $1.98.
2026 adjusted diluted EPS outlook is $7.50 to $7.75, down from $7.50 to $8.00; GAAP diluted EPS outlook is $5.60 to $5.85, down from $5.90 to $6.40.
Separation of the Automotive and Industrial businesses is on track for launch in the first quarter of 2027.
Genuine Parts Company said board member Court Carruthers has been appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect, effective September 8, 2026, and will become CEO when the planned separation of its Automotive and Industrial businesses closes. The separation is targeted for the first quarter of 2027, and Will Stengel will remain Chairman and CEO until then before joining Motion as its Chairman and CEO. The changes set the leadership structure for the two standalone companies that shareholders will hold after the separation.
Court Carruthers: CEO-elect effective September 8, 2026, with a base salary of $1,000,000 that rises to $1,200,000 when he becomes CEO at closing
Separation of Automotive and Industrial businesses targeted for the first quarter of 2027
Bert Nappier named Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 6, 2026; James Howe named Motion President and Chief Operating Officer
GPC and Motion investor days scheduled for December 8, 2026 and December 9, 2026
Genuine Parts reported second quarter 2026 sales of $6.5 billion, up 6.0%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $2.15, up from $2.10. GAAP diluted EPS fell to $1.65 from $1.83, and the company cut its full-year 2026 GAAP EPS outlook while reaffirming its adjusted EPS outlook of $7.50 to $8.00, so shareholders see higher sales and adjusted profit alongside lower GAAP earnings.
Q2 2026 sales were $6.5 billion, up 6.0% from $6.2 billion, with comparable sales up 3.4%.
Q2 GAAP net income was $228 million, or $1.65 per diluted share, versus $1.83 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.15 versus $2.10.
2026 GAAP diluted EPS outlook was lowered to $5.90 to $6.40 from $6.10 to $6.60; adjusted diluted EPS outlook was reaffirmed at $7.50 to $8.00.
The planned separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial remains on track for completion in the first quarter of 2027.
On April 28, 2026, Genuine Parts Company amended its syndicated credit agreement to add a $500 million Initial Term Loan A Facility and a $500 million Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility, both maturing October 28, 2027. The same day, the Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share, payable July 2, 2026, which shows the new borrowing sits alongside continued cash returns to shareholders.
Two term loan facilities of $500 million each, with interest at SOFR plus 0.875% to 1.500% or a base rate plus 0.000% to 0.500%, based on the company's senior unsecured credit rating
Facilities mature October 28, 2027
Quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share, payable July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 5, 2026
At the April 27, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected all 11 director nominees, approved named executive officer pay on an advisory basis, and ratified Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2026
Genuine Parts reported first quarter 2026 sales of $6.3 billion, up 6.8% from the prior year, and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook. GAAP diluted earnings per share fell to $1.37 from $1.40, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $1.77 from $1.75, with the company excluding $56 million after-tax restructuring and separation costs.
Q1 2026 net sales were $6.3 billion, up 6.8%, with comparable sales up 2.4%
GAAP net income was $189 million, or $1.37 per diluted share, versus $194 million, or $1.40, a year earlier
Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.77 versus $1.75; adjustments include $56 million after-tax restructuring and separation costs
Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed, including diluted EPS of $6.10 to $6.60 and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.50 to $8.00
Genuine Parts disclosed that Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer Naveen Krishna intends to resign to pursue other opportunities. He steps down as an executive officer on April 1, 2026, and remains an employee until May 5, 2026 to support the transition, with no successor planned and no severance payable.
Naveen Krishna notified the company of his resignation on March 18, 2026.
He steps down as an executive officer effective April 1, 2026 and stays employed until May 5, 2026.
No successor will be appointed; his responsibilities will be reallocated to other employees.
Genuine Parts reported a fourth-quarter 2025 net loss of $609 million, or $(4.39) per diluted share, compared with net income of $133 million, or $0.96 per share, a year earlier. The loss reflects an $825 million after-tax pension settlement and other non-recurring items, while sales rose 4.1% to $6.0 billion and adjusted diluted EPS fell to $1.55 from $1.61. The company also announced a plan to separate its automotive and industrial businesses into two public companies and issued 2026 guidance.
Q4 2025 sales were $6.0 billion, up 4.1%; net loss was $609 million, including a $741.97 million pre-tax pension settlement charge
Full-year 2026 guidance: diluted EPS of $6.10 to $6.60 and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.50 to $8.00, versus full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS of $7.37
Quarterly dividend raised 3.2% to $1.0625 per share, payable April 2, 2026 to holders of record March 6, 2026
Board announced intent to separate Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group into two independent, publicly traded companies
Genuine Parts Company said non-executive Chairman Paul D. Donahue will retire from the board at the end of his term at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting. The board has appointed CEO Will Stengel as chairman effective upon Donahue's retirement, so Stengel will hold the combined Chairman and CEO roles, which consolidates leadership at the top of the company.
Paul D. Donahue, non-executive Chairman, retires from the board at the end of his term at the 2026 annual shareholder meeting.
Will Stengel, President and CEO since June 2024, is appointed chairman effective upon Donahue's retirement.
Upon Donahue's retirement, Stengel will serve as both Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
The filing does not report any financial results or guidance changes.
Genuine Parts reported third-quarter 2025 sales of $6.3 billion, up 4.9%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.98, up 5.3%, while GAAP diluted EPS was $1.62, flat with the prior year. The company raised its 2025 sales growth outlook to 3% to 4% and lowered the top of its adjusted EPS outlook to $7.50 to $7.75, and it said a one-time, non-cash pension charge of $650 million to $750 million is expected in late 2025 and would reduce GAAP EPS.
Q3 2025 sales were $6.3 billion, up 4.9%; comparable sales rose 2.3%.
Q3 GAAP net income was $226 million and diluted EPS was $1.62, versus $1.62 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.98.
2025 total sales growth outlook raised to 3% to 4% from 1% to 3%.
2025 adjusted diluted EPS outlook is $7.50 to $7.75, down from $7.50 to $8.00; GAAP diluted EPS outlook is $6.55 to $6.80, down from $6.55 to $7.05.
Genuine Parts Company entered into a Cooperation Agreement with Elliott Investment Management and appointed Matthew A. Carey and Court D. Carruthers to its Board effective September 4, 2025, while directors John R. Holder and Robin C. Loudermilk, Jr. retired. The filing also discloses new retention restricted stock units and a form of severance agreement for executives, which shareholders may weigh as part of the company's governance changes.
Carey and Carruthers joined the Board as independent directors, with initial terms expiring at the 2026 annual meeting; Carey joined the Audit Committee and Carruthers joined the Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
Holder and Loudermilk retired from the Board effective September 4, 2025, and the company said their decisions were not due to any disagreement with the company.
Retention RSU grants have a grant date value of $3.0 million for CEO Will Stengel and $1.5 million for each of CFO Bert Nappier, Naveen Krishna and Christopher Galla, cliff vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date.
The cooperation period runs until the earlier of 30 days before the 2027 annual meeting nomination deadline or September 4, 2026.
Genuine Parts reported second-quarter 2025 sales of $6.2 billion, up 3.4% from a year earlier, but diluted EPS fell to $1.83 from $2.11 and adjusted diluted EPS fell to $2.10 from $2.44. The company cut its full-year 2025 adjusted diluted EPS outlook to $7.50 to $8.00 from $7.75 to $8.25 and lowered its total sales growth outlook, citing tariffs and a more moderate expected market improvement, which points to lower profit for shareholders this year.
Q2 2025 sales were $6.2 billion, up 3.4%; comparable sales rose 0.2%, and acquisitions contributed 2.6%.
Q2 net income was $255 million, or $1.83 per diluted share, versus $296 million, or $2.11, a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $2.10 versus $2.44.
2025 adjusted diluted EPS outlook was cut to $7.50 to $8.00 from $7.75 to $8.25; total sales growth outlook was cut to 1% to 3% from 2% to 4%.
A one-time, non-cash pension plan termination charge, based on actuarial losses of about $735 million ($540 million after tax) as of December 31, 2024, is expected in late 2025 or early 2026 and is not included in the outlook.
Genuine Parts Company said Group President Randy Breaux will retire effective August 1, 2025, and remain a strategic advisor through December 31, 2025. Alain Masse, president of its Canadian distributor UAP since 2014, was appointed to a newly created role overseeing North American automotive operations, effective the same date. The filing is a leadership change with no financial results disclosed, and it reports the compensation terms for Masse.
Randy Breaux retires as Group President, GPC North America, effective August 1, 2025
Alain Masse appointed President, North American Automotive, effective August 1, 2025, reporting to CEO Will Stengel
Masse's compensation includes a $650,000 base salary, a 90% short-term incentive target, a $355,000 one-time RSU grant, and a fiscal 2026 long-term award with an estimated target value of $1,500,000
James Howe, President of Motion Industries, will continue to oversee the industrials business in North America
Genuine Parts shareholders elected Laurie Schupmann as a director at the April 28, 2025 annual meeting, and four directors retired. The board also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.03 per share, payable July 2, 2025 to shareholders of record June 6, 2025, and shareholders approved all company proposals except a diversity report proposal, which was rejected.
Laurie Schupmann elected director; Gary Fayard, Johnny Johns, Betsy Camp and Wendy Needham retired from the board after reaching mandatory retirement age
Quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share, payable July 2, 2025 to holders of record June 6, 2025
Shareholders approved an advisory vote on executive pay (103,105,776 for, 5,902,930 against) and Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for fiscal 2025 (116,770,313 for, 5,548,254 against)
Shareholder proposal on a report on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts was rejected (19,248,383 for, 84,672,725 against)
Genuine Parts Company reported first-quarter 2025 sales of $5.9 billion, up 1.4% from a year earlier, but net income fell to $194 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, from $1.78 a year earlier. Adjusted diluted EPS was $1.75 versus $2.22, and the company reaffirmed its full-year 2025 outlook, including adjusted diluted EPS of $7.75 to $8.25. For shareholders, higher sales were offset by lower profit, and the outlook excludes new tariffs and a future one-time pension settlement charge.
Sales were $5.9 billion, up 1.4%, while comparable sales fell 0.8%
Diluted EPS was $1.40 versus $1.78; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.75 versus $2.22
Adjusted results exclude $49 million after tax, or $0.35 per share, in restructuring and integration costs
2025 outlook reaffirmed: sales growth of 2% to 4% and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.75 to $8.25; excludes new U.S. tariffs and a one-time non-cash pension charge expected in late 2025 or early 2026
Genuine Parts Company amended its unsecured revolving credit facility on March 20, 2025, raising borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion and extending the maturity date from October 30, 2026 to March 20, 2030. The filing describes the changes as financing terms and does not report any borrowings drawn under the facility, so it gives shareholders more available credit and a later repayment deadline.
Borrowing capacity increased from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion
Maturity extended from October 30, 2026 to March 20, 2030
Amendment is the fifth to the syndicated facility agreement dated October 30, 2020
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. acts as administrative agent
Genuine Parts reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results on February 18, 2025. Sales rose in both periods, but diluted earnings per share fell sharply, weighed by restructuring costs and a $62 million inventory write-down, and the company issued 2025 guidance and raised its quarterly dividend 3%.
Q4 2024 GAAP diluted EPS was $0.96, versus $2.26 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS was $1.61 versus $2.26 in the prior-year quarter.
Full-year 2024 sales were $23.5 billion, up 1.7%; GAAP diluted EPS was $6.47 versus $9.33, and adjusted diluted EPS was $8.16, down 12.5%.
2025 guidance calls for adjusted diluted EPS of $7.75 to $8.25 and total sales growth of 2% to 4%; GAAP EPS guidance excludes a pension settlement charge expected in late 2025 or early 2026.
Quarterly dividend raised 3% to $1.03 per share, payable April 2, 2025 to shareholders of record March 7, 2025.
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