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Genuine Parts Co · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Genuine Parts reported modest revenue growth but faced a significant decline in profitability due to restructuring costs and inventory write-downs.

Genuine Parts Company saw Q4 revenue rise by 3.3% YoY, reaching $5.77 billion, primarily driven by acquisitions. However, net income fell sharply by 57.98% due to restructuring and inventory write-downs. Adjusted EPS declined by 28.76%. The company continues restructuring efforts into 2025 while targeting operational efficiency improvements.

  • Q4 revenue increased by 3.3% YoY, reaching $5.77 billion.
  • Net income dropped 57.98% YoY due to restructuring costs and inventory rebranding.
  • Adjusted EPS fell 28.76% YoY to $1.61.
  • The company expects 2025 revenue growth of 2-4% with cost-saving initiatives.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$5.77B

Previous: $5.59B+3.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.61

Previous: $2.26-28.8%
Diluted EPS

$0.96

No prior period
Adjusted Diluted EPS

$1.61

No prior period
Net Loss

$133M

No prior period
Adjusted Net Income

$224M

No prior period
Automotive Segment EBITDA

$285M

No prior period
Industrial Segment EBITDA

$271M

No prior period
Quarterly Dividend

$1.00

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$182M

Previous: -$163M-11.6%
Net Income

$133M

Previous: $317M-58.0%
Operating Income

$189M

Previous: $419M-54.8%
Gross Profit

$2.07B

Previous: $2.03B+1.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Genuine Parts · Revenue · Quarterly

$5.77B

Q4 2024+3.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 9 of 15 quarters(60%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Genuine Parts · $5.82B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Total Automotive
    $3.63B+3.9%
  • Industrial
    $2.2B+0.6%

Forward guidance

Genuine Parts expects revenue growth of 2-4% in 2025, with cost-saving initiatives aimed at improving profitability.

Tailwinds

  • Revenue growth expected between 2-4% in 2025.
  • Adjusted EPS forecasted between $7.75 and $8.25.
  • Free cash flow projected between $800M and $1B.
  • Additional restructuring cost savings of $100M-$125M anticipated in 2025.
  • Dividend increased by 3% to $4.12 per share annually.

Headwinds

  • Restructuring costs expected to continue into 2025.
  • Macroeconomic conditions and softer end-market demand may impact results.
  • Potential impact of geopolitical risks on supply chains and operations.
  • Higher costs associated with global restructuring and store integration.
  • Uncertainty regarding the one-time, non-cash charge related to the pension plan settlement.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-1.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.4%

Avg return

5 days after

-2.0%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

35 / 73 earnings

Positive

+12.7%

Q1 2024

Best reaction

-18.8%

Q3 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+1.3%-3.4%-14.7%
Q4 2025-14.5%-19.8%-32.7%
Q3 2025+2.1%-0.7%-5.1%
Q2 2025-0.2%+0.5%+2.3%
Q1 2025+2.8%+4.3%+13.5%
Q4 2024-2.6%-2.6%-3.3%
Q3 2024-18.8%-20.2%-14.3%
Q2 2024-1.9%+2.6%+2.2%
Q1 2024+12.7%+13.4%+6.1%
Q4 2023-0.8%+0.2%+6.7%
Q3 2023-13.5%-13.4%-7.6%
Q2 2023-7.0%-6.1%-7.9%
Q1 2023+0.0%-0.8%-1.0%
Q4 2022+2.8%+1.7%-9.8%
Q3 2022+2.1%+8.0%+13.7%
Q2 2022+4.8%+7.1%+9.6%
Q1 2022-2.9%-2.7%-6.6%
Q4 2021-2.4%-4.9%-0.7%
Q3 2021+2.6%+3.8%+4.3%
Q2 2021-0.1%-0.2%-4.1%
Q1 2021+0.9%+1.6%+8.4%
Q4 2020-0.8%+2.6%+15.1%
Q3 2020-3.2%-8.0%-5.0%
Q2 2020-1.6%-0.5%+3.5%
Q1 2020-1.7%+1.3%+23.0%
Q4 2019+2.9%-1.1%-42.8%
Q3 2019+3.7%+5.7%+7.3%
Q2 2019-6.9%-5.1%-12.2%
Q1 2019-7.9%-6.5%-12.9%
Q4 2018+1.4%+3.0%+1.4%
Q3 2018+6.5%+5.7%+7.6%
Q2 2018+3.6%+3.4%+4.5%
Q1 2018-4.0%-3.2%+1.1%
Q4 2017-6.5%-5.3%-11.9%
Q3 2017-9.6%-9.3%-12.1%
Q2 2017-0.3%+0.4%-1.6%
Q1 2017+3.1%+3.8%+2.2%
Q4 2016-4.6%-4.4%-7.2%
Q3 2016-7.1%-5.5%-1.9%
Q2 2016-1.9%-2.0%+1.4%
Q1 2016-3.3%
Q4 2015+2.5%
Q3 2015+2.9%
Q2 2015-3.1%
Q1 2015+0.5%
Q4 2014-1.5%
Q3 2014+4.7%
Q2 2014-1.5%
Q1 2014-1.5%
Q4 2013+0.6%
Q3 2013-3.3%
Q2 2013-2.1%
Q1 2013-3.2%
Q4 2012-3.4%
Q3 2012-0.8%
Q2 2012+1.6%
Q1 2012-1.2%
Q4 2011+0.6%
Q3 2011+0.5%
Q2 2011-2.8%
Q1 2011+1.1%
Q4 2010+1.8%
Q3 2010+1.3%
Q2 2010-0.2%
Q1 2009-4.9%
Q1 2010+0.2%
Q4 2007+1.3%
Q4 2009+1.3%
Q3 2008+1.6%
Q3 2009+1.6%
Q2 2009+1.9%
Q4 2008+1.9%
Q2 2008+1.9%

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