Genuine Parts Company reported fourth quarter sales of $4.7 billion, a 2.2% increase compared to the same period in 2018. Diluted earnings per share were $0.06, while adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.35. The company is establishing its full year 2020 sales guidance at Flat to up 1.0%, or up an adjusted 3.0% to 4.0% excluding the impact of the EIS and SPR Canada divestitures.
Fourth quarter sales increased by 2.2% to $4.7 billion.
Diluted EPS was $0.06, while adjusted diluted EPS was $1.35.
Automotive Group sales increased by 8.7%, while Industrial Group sales decreased by 5.9%.
The company is targeting $100 million cost savings run-rate by the end of 2020.
The Company is establishing its full year 2020 sales guidance at Flat to up 1.0%, or up an adjusted 3.0% to 4.0% excluding the impact of the EIS and SPR Canada divestitures. The Company's guidance for diluted earnings per share is $5.80 to $5.90, an increase of 2% to 4%, or an adjusted 5% to 7% excluding the divestitures noted above.
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