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
- $101.06
- Market Cap
- $14.06B
- 52-Week High
- $151.57
- 52-Week Low
- $96.08
- 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 $879 as of May 2026, representing a -12.1% 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 $682 as of May 2026, representing a -31.8% 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 $1,013 as of May 2026, representing a +1.3% 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 $1,424 as of May 2026, representing a +42.4% 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 $94,949 as of May 2026, representing a +9394.9% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 46+ years (552 months), Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.00% with a median return of +0.95%. The stock had 310 positive months (56%) and 238 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 +11.30% with a median return of +11.21%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +9.91%. The stock posted gains in 36 years (78%) and losses in 10 years (22%).
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 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -17.06% | $121.84 | $101.06 |
| 2025 | +8.70% | $112.09 | $121.84 |
| 2024 | -13.22% | $129.18 | $112.09 |
| 2023 | -18.12% | $157.77 | $129.18 |
| 2022 | +26.82% | $124.40 | $157.77 |
| 2021 | +43.39% | $86.76 | $124.40 |
| 2020 | -2.19% | $88.71 | $86.76 |
| 2019 | +14.05% | $77.78 | $88.71 |
| 2018 | +4.11% | $74.71 | $77.78 |
| 2017 | +2.45% | $72.92 | $74.71 |
| 2016 | +14.30% | $63.80 | $72.92 |
| 2015 | -17.14% | $76.99 | $63.80 |
| 2014 | +31.41% | $58.59 | $76.99 |
| 2013 | +34.55% | $43.55 | $58.59 |
| 2012 | +7.26% | $40.60 | $43.55 |
| 2011 | +23.26% | $32.94 | $40.60 |
| 2010 | +40.52% | $23.44 | $32.94 |
| 2009 | +5.21% | $22.28 | $23.44 |
| 2008 | -15.04% | $26.22 | $22.28 |
| 2007 | +0.58% | $26.07 | $26.22 |
| 2006 | +11.38% | $23.41 | $26.07 |
| 2005 | +2.56% | $22.82 | $23.41 |
| 2004 | +36.89% | $16.67 | $22.82 |
| 2003 | +11.93% | $14.90 | $16.67 |
| 2002 | -13.14% | $17.15 | $14.90 |
| 2001 | +45.55% | $11.78 | $17.15 |
| 2000 | +11.05% | $10.61 | $11.78 |
| 1999 | -23.11% | $13.80 | $10.61 |
| 1998 | +1.45% | $13.60 | $13.80 |
| 1997 | +17.87% | $11.54 | $13.60 |
| 1996 | +11.88% | $10.32 | $11.54 |
| 1995 | +17.57% | $8.77 | $10.32 |
| 1994 | -1.18% | $8.88 | $8.77 |
| 1993 | +13.94% | $7.79 | $8.88 |
| 1992 | +7.97% | $7.22 | $7.79 |
| 1991 | +32.71% | $5.44 | $7.22 |
| 1990 | -6.17% | $5.80 | $5.44 |
| 1989 | +21.93% | $4.75 | $5.80 |
| 1988 | +4.03% | $4.57 | $4.75 |
| 1987 | +25.40% | $3.64 | $4.57 |
| 1986 | +15.66% | $3.15 | $3.64 |
| 1985 | +24.48% | $2.53 | $3.15 |
| 1984 | +9.62% | $2.31 | $2.53 |
| 1983 | +1.85% | $2.27 | $2.31 |
| 1982 | +44.80% | $1.57 | $2.27 |
| 1981 | +19.05% | $1.31 | $1.57 |
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 36 years (78% 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: 3/24/2026