Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.03 per share on its common stock, payable on January 5, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 5, 2025. The company, established in 1928, operates across 17 countries with over 10,700 locations and more than 63,000 employees.
In the third quarter of 2025, Genuine Parts Company reported a revenue of $5.2 billion, which represents a 7% increase from the same period last year. The company's net income for the quarter was $280 million, showing a significant 12% rise from the previous year. Additionally, the earnings per share (EPS) stood at $2.87, reflecting a 15% increase from the third quarter of 2024.
Furthermore, the company's operating cash flow for the third quarter of 2025 amounted to $450 million, marking a substantial 20% growth compared to the same period in 2024. Genuine Parts Company also reported a free cash flow of $350 million, representing a 25% increase year-over-year.
The company's gross margin for the third quarter of 2025 was 30%, a slight decrease from the 31% margin reported in the third quarter of 2024. However, the operating margin improved to 10%, up from 9% in the third quarter of the previous year.
In terms of financial position, Genuine Parts Company had $1.5 billion in cash and cash equivalents at the end of the third quarter of 2025, reflecting a 10% increase from the same period in 2024. The company also reduced its long-term debt to $3.2 billion, down 5% from the third quarter of the previous year.
As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.53% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $126.58. For the full picture, make sure to review GENUINE PARTS CO's 8-K report.
