About Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
Genuine Parts Company is a Auto Parts company operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
GPC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $120.90
- Market Cap
- $16.67B
- 52-Week High
- $151.57
- 52-Week Low
- $90.78
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto Parts
$1,000 Invested in Genuine Parts Company (GPC)
How much would $1,000 invested in GPC be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in GPC 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in 2025 would be worth $976 as of November 2026, representing a -2.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GPC 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in 2023 would be worth $1,032 as of November 2026, representing a +3.2% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GPC 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in 2021 would be worth $1,046 as of November 2026, representing a +4.6% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GPC 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Genuine Parts Company (GPC) in 2016 would be worth $1,793 as of November 2026, representing a +79.3% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in GPC at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Genuine Parts Company (GPC) at IPO would be worth $115,721 as of November 2026, representing a +11472.1% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (559 months), Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.03% with a median return of +0.98%. The stock had 314 positive months (56%) and 241 negative months (43%). The best month in GPC's history was December 2000 with a +38.4% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -22.1%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and January the weakest (-0.1%).
GPC's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 8 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 1982 with a cumulative return of +40.6%, and the worst was 1999 at -23.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 46 years of trading history, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has delivered an average annual return of +11.69% with a median return of +11.21%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.37%. The stock posted gains in 37 years (80%) and losses in 9 years (20%).
GPC's best year was 2001 with a +45.55% gain, while the worst was 1999 at -23.11%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. GPC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 24 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 6 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +1.09% | $119.60 | $120.90 |
| 2025 | +8.70% | $110.03 | $119.60 |
| 2024 | -13.22% | $126.80 | $110.03 |
| 2023 | -18.12% | $154.86 | $126.80 |
| 2022 | +26.82% | $122.11 | $154.86 |
| 2021 | +43.39% | $85.16 | $122.11 |
| 2020 | -2.19% | $87.07 | $85.16 |
| 2019 | +14.05% | $76.35 | $87.07 |
| 2018 | +4.11% | $73.33 | $76.35 |
| 2017 | +2.45% | $71.58 | $73.33 |
| 2016 | +14.30% | $62.62 | $71.58 |
| 2015 | -17.14% | $75.58 | $62.62 |
| 2014 | +31.41% | $57.51 | $75.58 |
| 2013 | +34.55% | $42.74 | $57.51 |
| 2012 | +7.26% | $39.85 | $42.74 |
| 2011 | +23.26% | $32.33 | $39.85 |
| 2010 | +40.52% | $23.01 | $32.33 |
| 2009 | +5.21% | $21.87 | $23.01 |
| 2008 | -15.04% | $25.74 | $21.87 |
| 2007 | +0.58% | $25.59 | $25.74 |
| 2006 | +11.38% | $22.98 | $25.59 |
| 2005 | +2.56% | $22.40 | $22.98 |
| 2004 | +36.89% | $16.37 | $22.40 |
| 2003 | +11.93% | $14.62 | $16.37 |
| 2002 | -13.14% | $16.83 | $14.62 |
| 2001 | +45.55% | $11.57 | $16.83 |
| 2000 | +11.05% | $10.42 | $11.57 |
| 1999 | -23.11% | $13.55 | $10.42 |
| 1998 | +1.45% | $13.35 | $13.55 |
| 1997 | +17.87% | $11.33 | $13.35 |
| 1996 | +11.88% | $10.13 | $11.33 |
| 1995 | +17.57% | $8.61 | $10.13 |
| 1994 | -1.18% | $8.71 | $8.61 |
| 1993 | +13.94% | $7.65 | $8.71 |
| 1992 | +7.97% | $7.08 | $7.65 |
| 1991 | +32.71% | $5.34 | $7.08 |
| 1990 | -6.17% | $5.69 | $5.34 |
| 1989 | +21.93% | $4.67 | $5.69 |
| 1988 | +4.03% | $4.48 | $4.67 |
| 1987 | +25.40% | $3.58 | $4.48 |
| 1986 | +15.66% | $3.09 | $3.58 |
| 1985 | +24.48% | $2.48 | $3.09 |
| 1984 | +9.62% | $2.27 | $2.48 |
| 1983 | +1.85% | $2.22 | $2.27 |
| 1982 | +44.80% | $1.54 | $2.22 |
| 1981 | +19.05% | $1.29 | $1.54 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GPC
What sector is GPC in? ▼
GPC operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in the Auto Parts industry. This sector includes retail, automotive, entertainment, and other consumer discretionary businesses.
How has GPC performed historically? ▼
Over 46 years of trading history, GPC has posted gains in 37 years (80% of the time). The best year was 2001 with a +45.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GPC? ▼
You can invest in GPC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GPC.
Last updated: 11/1/2026