Core Insights - Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is set to announce its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 on October 21, with a market cap of $19.3 billion [1] - Analysts predict GPC will report a profit of $2.02 per share, reflecting a 7.5% increase from $1.88 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full fiscal year, GPC's expected EPS is $7.67, a decrease of 6% from $8.16 in fiscal 2024, but projected to rise to $8.43 in fiscal 2026, marking a 9.9% year-over-year increase [3] Performance Analysis - GPC's stock has underperformed compared to the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.9% over the past 52 weeks, with GPC shares showing only marginal increases [4] - Following the Q2 results announcement on July 22, GPC shares rose by 7.6%, with adjusted EPS of $2.10 exceeding expectations of $2.08 and revenue reaching $6.2 billion, surpassing forecasts of $6.1 billion [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on GPC stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating; out of 12 analysts, five recommend a "Strong Buy," six suggest a "Hold," and one advises a "Strong Sell" [6] - The average analyst price target for GPC is $144.62, indicating a potential upside of 6.3% from current levels [6]