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Jun 30, 2024

Genuine Parts Q2 2024 Earnings Report

Genuine Parts Company reported its second quarter results, reflecting softer than expected market conditions.

Key Takeaways

Genuine Parts Company reported a 0.8% increase in sales to $6.0 billion. Diluted EPS was $2.11, down 13.5%, while adjusted diluted EPS was $2.44, in-line with the prior year. The company revised its full-year outlook, expecting revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted diluted EPS of $9.30 to $9.50.

Sales increased by 0.8% to $6.0 billion.

Diluted EPS decreased by 13.5% to $2.11.

Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.44, consistent with the prior year.

Full-year outlook revised with revenue growth projected at 1% to 3%.

Total Revenue
$5.96B
Previous year: $5.92B
+0.8%
EPS
$2.44
Previous year: $2.44
+0.0%
Gross Profit
$2.18B
Previous year: $2.13B
+2.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$555M
Previous year: $530M
+4.7%
Free Cash Flow
$353M
Previous year: $142M
+147.9%
Total Assets
$18.9B
Previous year: $16.9B
+11.4%

Genuine Parts

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Genuine Parts Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The company is revising full-year 2024 guidance previously provided in its earnings release on April 18, 2024.

Positive Outlook

  • Net cash provided by operating activities $1.3 billion to $1.5 billion
  • Free Cash Flow $800 million to $1.0 billion
  • Effective tax rate Approximately 24%
  • Automotive sales growth 1% to 3%
  • Industrial sales growth 0% to 2%

Challenges Ahead

  • Total sales growth 1% to 3% from 3% to 5%
  • Diluted earnings per share $8.55 to $8.75 from $9.05 to $9.20
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per share $9.30 to $9.50 from $9.80 to $9.95
  • Comparable Sales Automotive(0.6)%
  • Comparable Sales Industrial(1.6)%

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income