GPC

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $2.07, missing consensus estimates of $2.09, though revenues beat expectations at $6.52B (+4.2% YoY). The Industrial segment led growth with 6.1% sales increase and 11.2% EBITDA growth, while North America Automotive faced margin pressure with a 40 basis point contraction. GPC lowered its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $7.50-$7.75 and remains on track for a business separation in Q1 2027.

CarMax (KMX) emerges as the better value investment compared to Genuine Parts (GPC) based on Zacks analysis. KMX holds a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy) versus GPC's #3 (Hold), and demonstrates superior valuation metrics including a lower forward P/E ratio (16.97 vs 17.28), better PEG ratio (1.48 vs 2.47), and lower P/B ratio (1.18 vs 4.05). KMX received a Value grade of B while GPC scored a C.

The article highlights four lesser-known dividend stocks with strong track records of consistent payouts. Universal yields 7.4% with 56 years of dividend increases; Genuine Parts plans a strategic split into two companies; Marzetti is adding trendy brands to its portfolio; and Weyco Group is a small footwear company showing strong recent performance. All four are actively reshaping their businesses while maintaining reliable dividend income.