Genuine Parts Company · NYSE:GPC
Genuine Parts — Q3 2026 Earnings Presentation
22 slides from Genuine Parts's earnings presentation, Oct 20, 2026
Slide 1: Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation
Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Presentation October 20, 2026
Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: Some statements in this presentation, as well as in other materials the company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), release to the public, or make available on the company's website, constitute forward-looking statements that a
Slide 3: GPC Snapshot (as of 9/30/2026)
GPC Snapshot (as of 9/30/2026) Global Footprint Key Statistics TTM Revenue by Region Founded 1928 Headquarters Atlanta, GA Countries Served 17 Locations ~10,850 • Distribution Centers ~185 17% • Branches/Service Centers ~725 Europe • Retail (Owned/Independent) ~9,940 73% Employees 65,000+ North Amer
Slide 4: Key Messages
Key Messages ✓ We want to thank our GPC teammates around the world for their dedication to serving our customers through a challenging environment ✓ While navigating continued global uncertainty, we delivered third quarter results in-line with our expectations while making progress on our strategic
Slide 5: Q3 2026 Performance: GPC Executive Summary
Q3 2026 Performance: GPC Executive Summary Global Sales Gross Margin Adj EBITDA1 Adj EBITDA Margin1 Adj Diluted EPS1 $6.5B 38.1% $549M 8.4% $2.07 Increased 4.2% Improved 70 bps Increased 4.2% Flat vs. PY Increased 4.5% At September 30 As of September 30, 2026 Cash From Operations Working Capital2 Ca
Slide 6: Q3 2026 Performance: Industrial
Q3 2026 Performance: Industrial Total Sales Comp Sales1 Segment EBITDA2 Segment EBITDA Margin2 $2.4B +5.5% $317M 13.2% Increased 6.1% Increased 11.2% Improved 60 bps Accomplishments: Market Total Sales3 ✓ Growth in twelve of fourteen end markets and sequential improvement in eight North America +6.1
Slide 7: Q3 2026 Performance: Automotive
Q3 2026 Performance: Automotive Total Sales Comp Sales1 Segment EBITDA2 Segment EBITDA Margin2 N. America Automotive $2.5B +1.7% $194M 7.6% Increased 2.2% Decreased 2.9% Decreased 40 bps Total Sales Comp Sales1 Segment EBITDA2 Segment EBITDA Margin2 International Automotive $1.6B +1.1% $141M 9.0% In
Slide 8: GPC Capital Allocation: YTD'26 and FY'26 Outlook
GPC Capital Allocation: YTD’26 and FY’26 Outlook YTD 2026 Capital Deployment Key Priorities Strategic Investments ✓ $314M YTD Capital Expenditures • Estimated $450M – $500M FY’26 Capital Expenditures 38% M&A 53% ~$820M ✓ $69M YTD Capital Deployed Share Repurchases ✓ ~7.5 million shares remain availa
Slide 9: GPC 2026 Outlook: Total GPC
GPC 2026 Outlook: Total GPC1 Previous Outlook Updated Outlook Total Sales Growth 3% to 5.5% 3% to 5.5% Comp Sales Growth 2% to 4% 2% to 4% Adj Gross Margin2 +40 bps to +60 bps +40 bps to +60 bps Adj SG&A as a % of Sales2 (50) bps to (30) bps (50) bps to (30) bps Adj EBITDA2 $2.0B to $2.2B $2.0B to $
Slide 10: GPC 2026 Outlook: By Segment
GPC 2026 Outlook: By Segment1 Automotive Industrial North America Automotive Outlook Industrial Outlook • Total Sales Growth 2.5% to 4.5% • Total Sales Growth 3% to 6% • Comp Sales Growth 1% to 3% • Comp Sales Growth 3% to 6% • EBITDA2 $700M to $730M • EBITDA2 $1.22B to $1.28B • EBITDA Growth2 5% to
Slide 11: Appendix
Appendix 11
Slide 12: Other Information
Other Information Appendix A Comparable Sales: Comparable sales or “comp sales” is a key metric that refers to period-over-period comparisons of the company’s net sales excluding the impact of acquisitions, foreign currency and other. The company’s calculation of comparable sales is computed using t
Slide 13: Segment Data
Segment Data Appendix B North America Automotive Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net sales $ 2,540,319 $ 2,484,591 $ 7,440,587 $ 7,193,749 Cost of goods sold 1,546,860 1,511,467 4,548,704 4,394,272 Gross profit $ 993,459 $ 973,124 $
Slide 14: Segment Data
Segment Data Appendix B Industrial Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 Net sales $ 2,408,597 $ 2,270,444 $ 7,136,592 $ 6,723,769 Cost of goods sold 1,650,337 1,583,451 4,915,130 4,683,860 Gross profit $ 758,260 $ 686,993 $ 2,221,462 $ 2
Slide 15: Segment Data
Segment Data Appendix B Reconciliation of Net Sales by Segment and Segment EBITDA to Net Income (Loss) 2026 2025 (in thousands) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Net sales: North America Automotive $ 2,363,032 $ 2,537,236 $ 2,540,319 $ 2,264,781 $ 2,444,376 $ 2,484,591 $ 2,326,293 International Automotive 1,585,
Slide 16: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Appendix B Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA 2026 2025 (in thousands) TTM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 GAAP net income $ 31,042 $ 188,535 $ 227,558 $ 224,447 $ 194,392 $ 254,880 $ 226,171 $ (609,498) Depreciation and amortization 575,329 131
Slide 17: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.) Appendix B Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income 2026 2025 (in thousands) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 GAAP net income (loss) $ 188,535 $ 227,558 $ 224,447 $ 194,392 $ 254,880 $ 226,171 $ (609,498) Adjustments: Restructuring and othe
Slide 18: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.) Appendix B Reconciliation of Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share to Adjusted Diluted Net Income Per Common Share 2026 2025 (in thousands, except per share data) Q1 Q2 Q3 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 GAAP diluted net income (loss) per common share $ 1.37 $
Slide 19: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.) Appendix B Reconciliation of Selling, Administrative & Other Expenses to Adjusted Selling, Administrative & Other Expenses Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, (in thousands) 2026 2025 2026 2025 GAAP selling, administr
Slide 20: Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.)
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (Cont.) Appendix B Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (in thousands) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 816,647 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (314,476)
Slide 21: Explanation of Adjustments
Explanation of Adjustments Appendix B (1) Restructuring and other costs: Adjustment reflects costs related to our global restructuring initiative which includes employee severance and other termination benefits, and the rationalization and optimization of certain distribution centers, stores and oth
Slide 22: GPC 2026 Outlook: U.S. Business Days
GPC 2026 Outlook: U.S. Business Days Appendix C U.S. Business Days* Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY 2026 63 64 64 63 254 2025 63 64 64 63 254 Difference 0 0 0 0 0 *Our calculation of comparable sales is computed using total business days for the period, not calendar days. We believe a business day approach is a bett
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