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Genuine Parts (GPC) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 21, 2026
Genuine Parts (GPC) reported revenue of $6.3B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.9%, net earnings $189M (3.0% of revenue).
Genuine Parts, Q1 2026: revenue $6.3B (+7% year over year), operating margin 3.9%, net earnings $189M, operating cash flow $63.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.3B | +4% | +7% |
| Gross profit | $2.3B | +11% | +8% |
| Operating profit | $245M | — | -2% |
| Net earnings | $189M | — | -3% |
| Operating cash flow | $63.9M | -83% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $6.3B in Q1 2026, up 7% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 37.3%, up 0.3 points from Q1 2025. Operating profit was $0.25B, a 3.9% margin (down 0.4 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.01B even though revenue rose $0.40B versus Q1 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 9% against revenue growth of 7%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+11%). Net earnings were $0.19B, down 3% year over year. The effective tax rate was 23.2%.
Operating cash flow was $0.06B, 34% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.27B. Capital expenditures of $0.10B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.03B.
Questions
What was Genuine Parts' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Genuine Parts (GPC) reported revenue of $6.3B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +7% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Genuine Parts profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $245M (3.9% of revenue) and net earnings $189M.
Source: Genuine Parts 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.