Companies
Genuine Parts Company
S&P 500Consumer Discretionary· USA

GPC

Status-Quo-Player

Genuine Parts Company

$109.79

+2.13%

Open $107.46·Prev $107.50

as of 13 Apr

STATUS-QUO-PLAYER

Power Core

The moat in one sentence: GPC's power core is the physical density of its distribution and delivery network, which converts inventory breadth and geographic proximity into time-to-part advantages that professional repair shops cannot easily replicate through alternative channels.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorConsumer Discretionary

Direction of Movement

Stable Defender in Slow-Growth Market, Awaiting Catalysts

ROC 200

-14.1%

Referenced in 14 other analyses

Company Profile

Genuine Parts Company is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. It operates through two primary segments: the Automotive Parts Group, which distributes replacement parts for automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles to a network of retail locations including those under the NAPA Auto Parts brand, serving professional and retail customers; and the Industrial Parts Group, operating primarily under the Motion name, which supplies bearings, mechanical and fluid power transmission equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic products, material handling components, and related supplies to maintenance, repair, and original equipment manufacturer customers. With a presence in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australasia, and Europe, Genuine Parts Company supports over 9,800 global retail outlets, many independently owned, and more than 200,000 industrial clients. Founded in 1928 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, it plays a vital role in the aftermarket automotive and industrial distribution sectors by ensuring reliable access to essential parts and services.

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Auto Parts

Employees

65,000

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