Genuine Parts pany(US:GPC)2025-10-21 12:30Financial Performance - Global sales increased by 4.9% to $6.3 billion[11] - Adjusted diluted EPS increased by 5.3% to $1.98[11] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 10.4% to $526 million[11] - Gross margin improved by 60 bps to 37.4%[11] Segment Performance - Industrial global sales increased by 4.6% to $2.3 billion, with comparable sales up 3.7%[13] - Automotive global sales increased by 5.0% to $4.0 billion, with global comparable sales up 1.6%[17] - North America industrial sales increased by 5.2%[13] - Australasia automotive sales increased by 10.4%[18] Capital Allocation and Outlook - Year-to-date capital deployment includes 37% in strategic investments, 19% in M&A, 44% in share repurchases and dividends totaling $953 million[27] - The company anticipates $400 million to $450 million in capital expenditures for FY2025[32] - The company anticipates $300 million to $350 million in M&A capital outlay for FY2025[32] - Updated 2025 outlook projects total sales growth of 3% to 4% and adjusted diluted EPS of $7.50 to $7.75[34]