Why Genuine Parts Company’s (GPC) Stock Is Down 12.82%

By Jenna Brashear
June 07, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate Genuine Parts Company before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding Genuine Parts Company’s stock price such as:

  • Genuine Parts Company’s current stock price and volume
  • Why Genuine Parts Company’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for GPC from analysts
  • GPC’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About Genuine Parts Company (GPC)

Before we jump into Genuine Parts Company’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. The company operates in three segments: North America Automotive Parts Group, International Automotive Parts Group, and Industrial Parts Group. It distributes automotive replacement parts, accessories, tools, equipment, and related solutions for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment. The company also offers replacement parts, including brakes, batteries, filters, engine components, and fluids; specialized services, such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting; and accessories and specialty equipment for automotive and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as tools and diagnostic devices for repair and maintenance. In addition, it provides independent repair shops and auto care centers under the NAPA brand, and offers technical expertise and training programs to customers. Further, the company provides bearings, seals, and gaskets; hose, fittings, hydraulics, and pneumatics components; abrasives, adhesives, sealants, and tape; pumps and power transmission; tools and testing equipment; electrical supplies and safety products; and chemicals and janitorial supplies. Additionally, it offers inventory management; vendor-managed inventory; asset repair and tracking, including radio frequency identification; and specialized repair services for gearboxes, fluid power systems, pumps, drive shafts, electrical panels, and hoses and gaskets. The company was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Genuine Parts Company’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of June 05, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, Genuine Parts Company’s stock price was $98.150.

Genuine Parts Company is down 0.49% from its previous closing price of $98.630.

During the last market session, Genuine Parts Company’s stock traded between $96.950 and $98.980. Currently, there are approximately 137.62 million shares outstanding for Genuine Parts Company.

Genuine Parts Company’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 228.8, which is high compared to the Distributors industry median of 12.9. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

Genuine Parts Company Stock Price History

Genuine Parts Company’s (GPC) price is currently down 0.56% so far this month.

During the month of June, Genuine Parts Company’s stock price has reached a high of $100.250 and a low of $96.445.

Over the last year, Genuine Parts Company has hit prices as high as $151.570 and as low as $90.780. Year to date, Genuine Parts Company’s stock is down 20.18%.

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What Caused Genuine Parts Company Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of June 05, 2026, there was 1 analyst who downgraded Genuine Parts Company’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate Genuine Parts Company’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on Genuine Parts Company’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

Genuine Parts Company’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a C, which means it is considered to be Average.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about Genuine Parts Company (GPC) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of Genuine Parts Company

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of June 05, 2026, Genuine Parts Company has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -12.50%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 21 and is considered to be Weak.

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Genuine Parts Company Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of June 5, 2026, Genuine Parts Company’s stock price is $98.150, which is down 0.49% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like Genuine Parts Company stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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