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GPC

Genuine PartsC
NYSE / Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
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Current thesis
The Q2 print showed solid sales growth, adjusted EPS of $2.15 versus the packet's $2.10 consensus context, Industrial margin expansion, improved first-half free cash flow, and $2.3 billion of liquidity. The planned Q1 2027 separation could provide a longer-term catalyst.
Posture
Mixed
Lead driver
Value
What changed
Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.4.
What can break
Analyst estimate revisions and broader target changes remain limited.
Momentum
59
Value
49
Sentiment
50
Setup hits (3d)
0 · Net Neutral
AI TargetsBase $123.00 · Bull $140.00 · Bear $104.00Analysis 2026-07-24; returns require an exact persisted reference.
Data freshness
Prices
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Fundamentals
As of 2026-10-26 • Vendor: Data Vendor v1
Scores
As of 2026-10-26 • Model: HYBRID_IC_RP
AI Memo
As of 2026-07-24 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Investment thesis
As of 2026-10-26

Grade is the composite factor band; factor scores use a 0–100 scale. Confidence describes evidence quality, not a probability of return. Score date: 2026-10-26. Definitions

Supporting evidence
What
Grade C · Mixed
Confidence Medium · Net Neutral
Target $140.00
Why
Momentum59 · Δ7d -15.0
Value49 · Δ7d +0.4
Sentiment50 · Δ7d +7.2
So what
Balanced signals (Net Neutral). Wait for confirmation before sizing up.

Confirming evidence

  • • Value remains the lead driver in the composite, 7D delta +0.4.

Contradictions & invalidation

  • • Analyst estimate revisions and broader target changes remain limited.
  • • Execution risk remains around the planned Q1 2027 separation.
  • • The market reaction was negative despite the adjusted EPS beat, reflecting the lower GAAP EPS outlook and ongoing restructuring/separation costs.

Catalyst clock

2026-07-21

Q2 earnings beat tempered by lower GAAP EPS outlook

Lead driver: Value · See fundamentals
Momentum
59
8% active weight
Current posture
7d trendSoftening
Δ7d
-15.0
Δ21d
-20.3
Value
49
47% active weight
Current posture
7d trendFlat
Δ7d
+0.4
Δ21d
+0.1
Sentiment
50
45% active weight
Current posture
7d trendImproving
Δ7d
+7.2
Δ21d
-4.7
Why this grade

Composite grade C. Momentum 58.7 / Value 49.1 / Sentiment 50.2

Scenario snapshot

Scenario probability is memo-authored likelihood, not forecast certainty. Targets belong to the analysis dated 2026-07-24. Scenario method

B+
Bull case
20%
Probability
Target price
$140.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Most likely
B
Base case
50%
Probability
Target price
$123.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
B-
Bear case
30%
Probability
Target price
$104.00
Analysis reference price unavailable
Analysis 2026-07-24 · RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Fundamentals (TTM)
As of 2026-10-26
Market Cap
$16.99B
Beta
0.74
Shares Out
137.87M
P/E (TTM)
21.3
P/S (TTM)
0.71
P/FCF (TTM)
133.07
Rev YoY
+6.0%
EPS YoY
-9.9%
Gross Margin
+34.6%
Op Margin
+4.9%
Net Debt
$6.45B
Current Ratio
1.16
As of 2026-10-26 • Updated nightlySource: Internal modelMethods & Data