Q2 25 EPS
$2.10
BEAT +2.16%
Est. $2.06
Q2 25 Revenue
$6.16B
BEAT +1.00%
Est. $6.10B
vs S&P Since Q2 25
-31.6%
TRAILING MARKET
GPC -17.0% vs S&P +14.6%
Market Reaction
Did GPC Beat Earnings? Q2 2025 Results
Genuine Parts Company delivered a modest beat in Q2 2025, though the headline numbers told only part of a more complicated story. Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.10 edged past the $2.06 consensus estimate by 2.16%, while revenue of $6.16 billion topped ex… Read more Genuine Parts Company delivered a modest beat in Q2 2025, though the headline numbers told only part of a more complicated story. Adjusted diluted EPS of $2.10 edged past the $2.06 consensus estimate by 2.16%, while revenue of $6.16 billion topped expectations by 1.00% and grew 3.4% year-over-year, driven largely by a 2.6% contribution from acquisitions rather than organic momentum. The real narrative, however, was one of margin pressure and growing caution: profitability declined meaningfully from a year ago, weighed down by $45.71 million in restructuring charges and softening segment margins, particularly in the Automotive Parts Group where EBITDA margins contracted 110 basis points to 8.6%. Management cited the impact of current U.S. Tariffs and a more muted market recovery as reasons to lower the full-year outlook, trimming adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $7.50 to $8.00 from a prior $7.75 to $8.25, and narrowing total sales growth expectations to 1% to 3%. Genuine Parts is not alone in navigating these pressures, as broader automotive parts distribution has faced persistent macroeconomic headwinds through mid-2025.
Key Takeaways
- • Acquisitions contributed 2.6% to total sales growth and 3.4% to Automotive growth
- • Comparable sales increased just 0.2% overall, with Automotive at 0.4% and Industrial at -0.1%
- • Foreign currency provided a net favorable 0.6% impact to total sales
- • Global restructuring initiative and cost restructuring actions helped manage challenging market conditions
- • Automotive EBITDA margin declined 110 basis points year-over-year to 8.6%
- • Industrial EBITDA margin improved 10 basis points to 12.8%
GPC YoY Financials
Q2 2025 vs Q2 2024, source: SEC Filings
GPC Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“Our results for the quarter were in line with our expectations and reflect the execution of our strategic initiatives and cost restructuring actions against continued challenging market conditions.”
— Will Stengel, Q2 2025 Earnings Press Release
GPC Earnings Trends
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GPC EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
GPC Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
GPC Quarterly Results
5 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 26 | — | $1.77 | — | $6.26B | — |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $1.81 | $1.55 | -14.36% | $6.01B | -0.65% |
| FY Full Year | $7.64 | $7.37 | -3.49% | $24.30B | -0.16% |
| Q3 25 MISS | $1.99 | $1.98 | -0.56% | $6.26B | +2.21% |
| Q2 25 BEAT | $2.06 | $2.10 | +2.16% | $6.16B | +1.00% |
| Q1 25 BEAT | $1.68 | $1.75 | +4.17% | $5.87B | +0.65% |