GPC Should I Buy
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Genuine Parts Co (GPC) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. While the company shows some positive financial performance and technical indicators, the lack of significant trading signals, limited positive catalysts, and uncertainty around its future structure make it prudent to hold off on investment until more clarity emerges.
The technical indicators are mixed. The MACD is positive and contracting, indicating some bullish momentum, while the RSI is neutral at 63.318. The moving averages are bullish (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), and the stock is trading above key support levels (Pivot: 144.454). However, the stock's recent price trend has been slightly negative, with a -1.11% regular market change.
Analysts have raised price targets recently, with Evercore ISI increasing the target to $175 and maintaining an Outperform rating.
Revenue growth of 4.86% YoY in Q3 2025 indicates a positive trend in the company's operations.
UBS highlights uncertainty around the company's future structure, standalone performance, and dividend sustainability, which could weigh on the stock.
No significant news or event-driven catalysts in the past week.
Congress trading data shows no recent activity, indicating a lack of influential backing.
In Q3 2025, revenue increased by 4.86% YoY to $6.26 billion, and gross margin improved to 35.36%. However, net income dropped slightly by -0.18% YoY to $226.17 million, and EPS remained flat at 1.62.
Analysts have a mixed but slightly positive outlook. Evercore ISI raised the price target to $175 with an Outperform rating, while UBS raised the target to $150 but maintained a Neutral rating, citing structural uncertainties.
