Atlanta, Georgia-based Genuine Parts Company (GPC) distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts. Valued at $19.3 billion by market cap, the company distributes automotive parts, accessories and solutions and replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, farm equipment, and heavy-duty equipment, as well as equipment parts and technologies. The top supplier of automotive and industrial replacement parts is expected to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Ahead of the event, analysts expect GPC to report a profit of $2.02 per share on a diluted basis, up 7.5% from $1.88 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat the consensus estimates in three of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on another occasion. 

For the full year, analysts expect GPC to report EPS of $7.67, down 6% from $8.16 in fiscal 2024. However, its EPS is expected to rise 9.9% year-over-year to $8.43 in fiscal 2026. 

GPC stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 17.9% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares up marginally during this period. Similarly, it underperformed the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLY) 20.8% gains over the same time frame.

On Jul. 22, GPC shares closed up by 7.6% after reporting its Q2 results. Its adjusted EPS of $2.10 surpassed Wall Street expectations of $2.08. The company’s revenue was $6.2 billion, beating Wall Street forecasts of $6.1 billion. GPC expects full-year adjusted EPS in the range of $7.50 to $8.

Analysts’ consensus opinion on GPC stock is reasonably bullish, with a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Out of 12 analysts covering the stock, five advise a “Strong Buy” rating, six give a “Hold,” and one recommends a “Strong Sell.” GPC’s average analyst price target is $144.62, indicating a potential upside of 6.3% from the current levels.