GPC Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield

GPC has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 4.12 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.16%
Payout Ratio 75.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.03%
Consistency Lifetime 99.7%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.56%
Payout FCF 422.5%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 68.94%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
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
Total Return 12m: 29.9%
Total Return 5y: 64.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Consumer Discretionary

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
BKE 2,420 M 8.73% 19.0%
MBG 60,344 M 8.45% 10.8%
ETD 583 M 6.56% 12.1%
F 54,667 M 7.14% 8.55%
CDA 1,556 M 6.66% 9.06%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RCL 94,904 M 268% 74.7%
RNO 10,904 M 197% 69.7%
BOSS 2,856 M 143% 85.2%
ATAT 5,067 M 128% 100%
OSW 2,018 M 113% 42.1%

GPC Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.75%
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
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.538 0% N/A

GPC Dividend FAQ

Genuine Parts Company (NYSE:GPC) is a U.S.-based distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, organized into an Automotive Parts Group and an Industrial Parts Group. It supplies a broad portfolio-including brakes, batteries, filters, tools, and fluids-for conventional, hybrid, and electric vehicles, as well as heavy-duty equipment, and offers value-added services such as paint mixing, hydraulic hose assembly, battery testing, and key cutting. The firm also operates NAPA-branded independent repair shops, an e-commerce platform (NAPA online), and provides DIY workshops and training.

What is the Dividend Yield of GPC?

As of February 2026, GPC`s dividend yield is 3.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.12 USD by the current share price of 148.51.

Does GPC pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GPC paid a dividend of 4.12 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 and the payout was 1.03 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 2025-12-05.

GPC dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GPC for the next 4 payments are between 1.043 (+1.3%) and 1.071 (+4.0%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will GPC pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.03 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 4.56%. If you bought GPC's shares at 90.30 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (4.12 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.56% 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 3.16% 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 75.3%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of GPC?

GPC`s Overall Dividend Rating is 68.94%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GPC Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GPC's Outstanding Shares?

Genuine Parts's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.34% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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
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 139,406,000 +0.1%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17