Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Boosts Stake in Genuine Parts

The institutional investor increased its holdings in the specialty retailer by 4.8% in the third quarter.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 12:55am

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Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its stake in Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) by 4.8% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor now owns 324,591 shares of the specialty retailer's stock, worth approximately $44,988,000 as of the latest filing.

Why it matters

Genuine Parts is a major player in the automotive parts and industrial supplies distribution industry. Changes in institutional ownership can signal shifts in market sentiment and future performance expectations for the company.

The details

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Genuine Parts by purchasing an additional 14,806 shares during the third quarter. This brings the firm's total stake in the company to 324,591 shares, or about 0.23% of Genuine Parts' outstanding stock. The purchase was part of a broader trend, as a number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also made changes to their Genuine Parts positions during the period.

  • Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd.

An institutional investor and asset management firm based in Japan.

Genuine Parts Company

A specialty retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts, and business products, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The takeaway

The increase in Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management's stake in Genuine Parts suggests the institutional investor sees potential upside in the specialty retailer's stock. However, without additional commentary or analysis, it's difficult to draw firm conclusions about the firm's long-term outlook on the company.