GPC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

GPC has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 4.15 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.27%
Payout Ratio 59.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.03%
Consistency Lifetime 99.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.05%
Payout FCF 134.0%
Streak Years 38
Dividend Rating 68.91%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

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SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BKE 2,565 M 8.73% 18.35%
MBG 53,729 M 8.45% 16.76%
HOME 1,924 M 7.69% 18.27%
BMW 54,722 M 5.54% 13.36%
ETD 566 M 6.88% 9.34%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
RCL 74,612 M 268.42% 74.7%
RNO 9,823 M 196.65% 69.7%
CALY 2,579 M 171.04% 82.6%
BOSS 2,881 M 143.23% 85.2%
ATAT 5,041 M 128.04% 100.0%
GPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-03-06 2026-03-06 2026-04-02 Quarterly 1.063 +3.2% 0.92%
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2026-01-05 Quarterly 1.03 0% 0.8%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-10-02 Quarterly 1.03 0% 0.73%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-07-02 Quarterly 1.03 0% 0.82%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-02 Quarterly 1.03 +3% 0.83%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-02 Quarterly 1 0% 0.8%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-01 Quarterly 1 0% 0.73%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-01 Quarterly 1 0% 0.7%
2024-02-29 2024-03-01 2024-04-01 Quarterly 1 +5.3% 0.66%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.71%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.63%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.95 0% 0.63%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.95 +6.1% 0.56%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.895 0% 0.49%
2022-09-01 2022-09-02 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.895 0% 0.58%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.895 0% 0.66%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.895 +9.8% 0.72%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2022-01-04 Quarterly 0.815 0% 0.64%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.815 0% 0.67%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.815 0% 0.63%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.815 +3.2% N/A
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.79 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.79 +3.5% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.763 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.763 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.763 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.763 +6% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.72 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.72 +6.7% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.675 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.675 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.675 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.675 +2.6% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.658 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.658 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.658 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.658 +7% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.615 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.615 +7% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.575 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.575 +6.9% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.538 0% N/A

GPC Dividend FAQ

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) is a leading distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, operating through its Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. The business serves a broad spectrum of customers-from DIY enthusiasts at its NAPA-branded independent repair shops and online platform to professional fleets that require heavy-duty components, custom services, and inventory-management solutions.

What is the Dividend Yield of GPC?

As of April 2026, GPC's dividend yield is 3.27%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.15 USD by the current share price of 107.41.

Does GPC pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, GPC paid a dividend of 4.15 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-06 and the payout was 1.063 USD.

How often does GPC pay dividends?

GPC pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, GPC has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-06.

GPC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GPC for the next payments are between 1.059 (-0.4%) and 1.076 (+1.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.98%.

Will GPC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.063 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Genuine Parts (GPC) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GPC?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Genuine Parts (GPC) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GPC?

GPC's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.03% per year. Strong growth: GPC's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of GPC?

GPC's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.05%. If you bought GPC's shares at 102.48 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.15 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.05% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GPC?

GPC Payout Consistency is 99.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Genuine Parts has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GPC have a good Dividend Yield?

GPC's 3.27% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GPC?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GPC is 59.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of GPC?

GPC's Overall Dividend Rating is 68.91%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GPC Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in GPC's Outstanding Shares?

Genuine Parts's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.52% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has GPC ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 15, 1997 with a ratio of 3:2. This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 183,166,000 0%
1986 179,370,000 -2.07%
1987 177,552,000 -1.01%
1988 173,778,000 -2.13%
1989 173,448,300 -0.19%
1990 173,666,700 +0.13%
1991 170,967,700 -1.55%
1992 168,484,800 -1.45%
1993 185,294,100 +9.98%
1994 186,486,500 +0.64%
1995 184,750,000 -0.93%
1996 178,139,500 -3.58%
1997 177,777,800 -0.2%
1998 179,375,000 +0.9%
1999 176,774,000 -1.45%
2000 172,087,000 -2.65%
2001 173,877,000 +1.04%
2002 174,146,000 +0.15%
2003 174,320,000 +0.1%
2004 174,772,000 +0.26%
2005 172,773,000 -1.14%
2006 170,466,000 -1.34%
2007 164,977,000 -3.22%
2008 159,444,000 -3.35%
2009 158,771,000 -0.42%
2010 157,633,000 -0.72%
2011 155,810,000 -1.16%
2012 155,895,000 +0.05%
2013 155,122,000 -0.5%
2014 154,084,000 -0.67%
2015 151,355,000 -1.77%
2016 149,177,000 -1.44%
2017 147,211,000 -1.32%
2018 147,099,000 -0.08%
2019 146,105,000 -0.68%
2020 145,160,000 -0.65%
2021 143,053,000 -1.45%
2022 141,972,000 -0.76%
2023 140,359,000 -1.14%
2024 139,272,000 -0.77%
2025 138,903,000 -0.26%
Key Metric Definitions
Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-04-06 02:15 UTC