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Genuine Parts (GPC) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Jul 21, 2026
Genuine Parts (GPC) reported revenue of $6.5B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 4.5%, net earnings $228M (3.5% of revenue).
Genuine Parts, Q2 2026: revenue $6.5B (+6% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $228M, operating cash flow $400M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $6.5B | +4% | +6% |
| Gross profit | $2.5B | +6% | +6% |
| Operating profit | $294M | +20% | -13% |
| Net earnings | $228M | +21% | -11% |
| Operating cash flow | $400M | +526% | +91% |
| Free cash flow | $292M | — | +261% |
What changed
Revenue was $6.5B in Q2 2026, up 6% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 37.8%, up 0.1 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.29B, a 4.5% margin (down 1.0 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.04B even though revenue rose $0.37B versus Q2 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 10% against revenue growth of 6%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+21%). Net earnings were $0.23B, down 11% year over year. The effective tax rate was 22.6%.
Operating cash flow was $0.40B (up 91% year over year), 176% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.13B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.02B. Capital expenditures of $0.11B left free cash flow of $0.29B.
Questions
What was Genuine Parts' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Genuine Parts (GPC) reported revenue of $6.5B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +6% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Genuine Parts profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $294M (4.5% of revenue) and net earnings $228M.
Source: Genuine Parts 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.