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GPC

Genuine Parts Company

GPC42 yrs growth

Consumer Cyclical · Auto Parts · Stock · quarterly payer

$130.71

Overvalued · -32% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

3.25%

Annual Dividend

$4.19

Payout Ratio

1674%

5-Yr Growth

5.4%

Ex-Date

Sep 4, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about GPC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 14, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has a forward dividend yield of 3.25%, based on an annual dividend of $4.19 per share and a share price of $130.71.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (85 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has raised its dividend for 42 consecutive years as of Oct 14, 2026, which makes it a Dividend Aristocrat by the 25-year definition.
  • GPC has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • GPC's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 4, 2026, for a dividend of $1.06 per share.
  • GPC's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC's 3.25% yield is 19% above its five-year average yield of 2.74%.
  • As of Oct 14, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for GPC is $88.51 per share, 32% below the $130.71 share price, so GPC screens as overvalued.
  • Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "GPC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 14, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/GPC

Summary

As of Oct 14, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) yields 3.25% ($4.19 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (85/100) and has 42 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is GPC a good dividend stock?

Yes

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.25% ($4.19/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 (1674%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.25%
Payout Ratio
1674%
Annual Dividend
$4.19
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Sep 4, 2026
Years of Growth
42
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.68
Market Cap
$18.0B
P/E Ratio
522.8
5-Yr Total Return
-3%
52-Week Range
$90.78 – $151.57
Dividend Safety
A · 85/100
Ever Cut?
No
GPC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Sep 4, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →GPC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GPC a good dividend stock?

Yes. Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.25% ($4.19/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.

Is GPC undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, GPC's fair value is about $88.51 versus a $130.71 share price — so it looks overvalued (-32% vs. fair value).

Is GPC's dividend safe?

GPC has a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 42-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is GPC's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for GPC is about $88.51 per share, about 32% below the current $130.71 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is GPC a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data GPC screens as "yes" and overvalued. Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.25% ($4.19/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. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will GPC cut its dividend?

GPC earns a dividend-safety grade of A (85/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does GPC pay a dividend?

Yes. Genuine Parts Company pays a quarterly dividend of about $4.19 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.25%.

What is GPC's dividend yield?

As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC's forward dividend yield is 3.25%, based on a $4.19 annual dividend and a $130.71 share price.

What is GPC's dividend per share?

As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC pays $4.19 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is GPC's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC's payout ratio is 1674% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has GPC grown its dividend?

As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC has increased its dividend for 42 consecutive years.

When is the next GPC ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 14, 2026, GPC's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 4, 2026, for $1.06 per share.

Income Calculator

At $4.19 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$104.62
Annual$418.50
Monthly avg$34.87

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