Genuine Parts Company Receives 'Moderate Buy' Rating from Analysts

The automotive parts distributor's stock has a consensus price target of $145.57

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:18am

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Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) has received an average 'Moderate Buy' rating from the ten analysts currently covering the stock, according to MarketBeat.com. The analysts' ratings include one sell recommendation, four hold recommendations, three buy recommendations, and two strong buy recommendations. The average 12-month price target among the analysts is $145.57.

Why it matters

Genuine Parts is a major global distributor of automotive replacement parts, industrial parts, and business products. The company's stock performance and analyst ratings provide insights into the state of the automotive aftermarket industry and Genuine Parts' competitive positioning.

The details

The analysts' ratings on Genuine Parts stock include a range of perspectives. While some see the stock as a strong buy, others have a more neutral hold recommendation. The price target range also indicates a divergence of views on the company's future performance and valuation.

  • Genuine Parts released its latest earnings report on February 17, 2026.
  • The company announced a quarterly dividend of $1.0625 per share on March 6, 2026, with a payment date of April 2, 2026.

The players

Genuine Parts Company

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

UBS Group

A financial services firm that has dropped its price target on Genuine Parts stock from $150 to $135 and maintained a 'neutral' rating.

Weiss Ratings

A ratings agency that has maintained a 'hold (c-)' rating on Genuine Parts.

Truist Financial

A financial services firm that has set a $127 price target on Genuine Parts and issued a 'hold' rating.

Raymond James Financial

A financial services firm that has upgraded Genuine Parts from 'market perform' to 'strong-buy' and set a $145 price target.

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