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Mar 31, 2022

Genuine Parts Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Reported record sales and double-digit earnings growth, navigating supply chain challenges and inflationary pressures.

Key Takeaways

Genuine Parts Company reported record sales of $5.3 billion, up 18.6%, with diluted EPS of $1.72, up 14.7%, and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.86, up 24.0%. The company is raising its 2022 outlook for revenue growth and diluted and adjusted diluted EPS.

Record Sales of $5.3 Billion, Up 18.6%

Diluted EPS of $1.72, Up 14.7%

Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.86, Up 24.0%

Raising 2022 Outlook for Revenue Growth and Diluted and Adjusted Diluted EPS

Total Revenue
$5.3B
Previous year: $4.47B
+18.6%
EPS
$1.86
Previous year: $1.5
+24.0%
Gross Profit
$1.83B
Previous year: $1.54B
+18.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$611M
Previous year: $1.12B
-45.4%
Free Cash Flow
$321M
Previous year: $253M
+27.0%
Total Assets
$16.3B
Previous year: $13.9B
+16.7%

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Genuine Parts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company is updating full-year 2022 guidance previously provided in its earnings release on February 17, 2022 and has accounted for an approximate 2% headwind from foreign currency translation. The Company will continue to update full-year guidance during 2022, as appropriate.

Positive Outlook

  • Total sales growth 10% to 12%
  • Automotive sales growth 5% to 7%
  • Industrial sales growth 21% to 23%
  • Diluted earnings per share $7.56 to $7.71
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share $7.70 to $7.85

Challenges Ahead

  • Effective tax rate Approximately 25%
  • Net cash provided by operating activities $1.5 billion to $1.7 billion
  • Free cash flow $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion
  • approximate 2% headwind from foreign currency translation
  • uncertainties in the global economy

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income