---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-053013"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "GPC"
cik: "0000040987"
company_name: "GENUINE PARTS CO"
filed_at: "2026-02-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T02:37:20.596420+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.9
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# GPC reports Q4 net loss $609M; to split Auto & Industrial into two public companies by Q1 2027

## Summary
- Q4 net loss $609M ($4.39/sh) vs net income $133M last year; adjusted EPS $1.55 vs $1.61.
- Sales $6.0B up 4.1% YoY; full-year adj EPS $7.37 vs $8.16.
- Board raises quarterly dividend 3.2% to $1.0625 (annual $4.25); 70th consecutive year of increases.
- Plans to separate into Global Automotive ($15B sales, $1.2B EBITDA) and Global Industrial ($9B sales, $1.1B EBITDA) by Q1 2027, tax-free.
- 2026 guidance: adj EPS $7.50-$8.00, sales growth 3%-5.5%, free cash flow $550M-$700M.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-053013
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: GPC
- cik: 0000040987
- company_name: GENUINE PARTS CO
- filed_at: 2026-02-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.9
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.9
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000119312526053013/0001193125-26-053013-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000119312526053013/d44894d8k.htm

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