Genuine Parts Company
GPC42 yrs growthConsumer Cyclical · Stock · quarterly payer
$98.63
Add to PortfolioForward Yield
4.31%
Annual Dividend
$4.25
Payout Ratio
944%
5-Yr Growth
5.4%
Ex-Date
Jun 5, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
GPC Dividend Safety Score
82/ 100
Grade A
Very Safe
Dividend-growth streak42 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Earnings payout coverage944% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage77% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 1.49
Yield vs its historyYield is 1.6× its 5-yr average — elevated
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Is GPC a good dividend stock?
YesGenuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.31% ($4.25/yr), with 42 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- Dividend Aristocrat — 42 consecutive years of growth
- Never cut its dividend on record
- Strong 5.4% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Elevated payout ratio (944%)
- Share price is down over the past 5 years
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 4.31%
- Payout Ratio
- 944%
- Annual Dividend
- $4.25
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 5.4%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Jun 5, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 42
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.68
- Market Cap
- $13.7B
- P/E Ratio
- 224.2
- 5-Yr Total Return
- -22%
- 52-Week Range
- $90.78 – $151.57
- Dividend Safety
- A · 82/100
- Ever Cut?
- No
Frequently Asked Questions
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | — | $1.0630 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2025 | — | $1.0300 | regular |
| Sep 5, 2025 | — | $1.0300 | regular |
| Jun 6, 2025 | — | $1.0300 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2025 | — | $1.0300 | regular |
| Dec 6, 2024 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Sep 6, 2024 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Jun 7, 2024 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Feb 29, 2024 | — | $1.0000 | regular |
| Nov 30, 2023 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Sep 7, 2023 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Jun 1, 2023 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Mar 2, 2023 | — | $0.9500 | regular |
| Dec 1, 2022 | — | $0.8950 | regular |
Income Calculator
At $4.25 / yr per share
Per payment (quarterly)$106.25
Annual$425.00
Monthly avg$35.42
