# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000040987
**File Stem:** 0000040987-26-000017
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000040987-26-000017.hdr.sgml**: 20260421

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000040987-26-000017

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 10-Q

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 61

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20260331

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260421

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260421

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** GENUINE PARTS CO
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000040987
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** WHOLESALE-MOTOR VEHICLE SUPPLIES & NEW PARTS [5013]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 580254510
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** GA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 10-Q
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-05690
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26877651

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30339
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 6789345000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30339

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 10-Q**

☒ **QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026** 

**OR**

☐ **TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934**

**For the transition period from <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u> to <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>**

**Commission file number: 1-5690** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;__________________________________________

**GENUINE PARTS COMPANY**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;__________________________________________

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| **GA** | **58-0254510** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction of<br>incorporation or organization)** | **(I.R.S. Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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|:---|:---|:---|
| **2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY,** | **2999 WILDWOOD PARKWAY,** | **30339** |
| **ATLANTA,** | **GA** | |
| **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Address of principal executive offices)** | **(Zip Code)** |

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 **678-934-5000** 

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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| Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share | GPC | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ☒&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ☒&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| Large accelerated filer | ☒ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| Emerging growth company | ☐ | | |

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Yes ☐&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;No ☒

There were 137,624,545 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 17, 2026.

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| **Table of Contents** | **Table of Contents** | **Table of Contents** |
| **<u>[PART I](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_10)</u>** | | **Page** |
| <u>[Item 1.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_13)</u> | <u>[Financial Statements](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_13)</u> | <u>[2](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_13)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_16)</u> | <u>[2](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_16)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_19)</u> | <u>[3](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_19)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_22)</u> | <u>[3](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_22)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Equity](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_25)</u> | <u>[5](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_25)</u> |
|  | <u>[Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_28)</u> | <u>[6](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_28)</u> |
|  | <u>[Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_31)</u> | <u>[7](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_31)</u> |
| <u>[Item 2.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_85)</u> | <u>[Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_85)</u> | <u>[19](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_85)</u> |
| <u>[Item 3.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_127)</u> | <u>[Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_127)</u> | <u>[27](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_127)</u> |
| <u>[Item 4.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_130)</u> | <u>[Controls and Procedures](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_130)</u> | <u>[27](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_130)</u> |
| **<u>[PART II](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_133)</u>** |  |  |
| <u>[Item 1.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_136)</u> | <u>[Legal Proceedings](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_136)</u> | <u>[28](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_136)</u> |
| <u>[Item 1A.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_139)</u> | <u>[Risk Factors](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_139)</u> | <u>[28](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_139)</u> |
| <u>[Item 2.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_142)</u> | <u>[Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_142)</u> | <u>[28](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_142)</u> |
| <u>[Item 5.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_145)</u> | <u>[Other Information](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_145)</u> | <u>[28](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_145)</u> |
| <u>[Item 6.](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_148)</u> | <u>[Exhibits](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_148)</u> | <u>[29](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_148)</u> |
|  | <u>[Signatures](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_151)</u> | <u>[30](#i15f476b51263495e86a3ace0ebb72b95_151)</u> |

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**PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Financial Statements**

<u>GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES</u> 

<u>CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS</u> 

<u>(UNAUDITED)</u>

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| **Assets** |  |  |
| Current assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cash and cash equivalents | $500023 | $477179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts (2026 – $80,950; 2025 – $85,537) | 2533850 | 2370939 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Merchandise inventories, net | 6127233 | 6071996 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1723404 | 1644620 |
| Total current assets | 10884510 | 10564734 |
| Goodwill | 3181594 | 3188815 |
| Other intangible assets, less accumulated amortization | 1806123 | 1855714 |
| Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation (2026 – $2,200,146; 2025 – $2,137,108) | 2142689 | 2172140 |
| Operating lease assets | 2069896 | 2084487 |
| Other assets | 891765 | 929650 |
| Total assets | $20976577 | $20795540 |
| **Liabilities and equity** |  |  |
| Current liabilities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trade accounts payable | $6177867 | $6051882 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Short-term borrowings | 1160797 | 943540 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Current portion of long-term debt | 356222 | 353788 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends payable | 147820 | 143291 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other current liabilities | 2113831 | 2295204 |
| Total current liabilities | 9956537 | 9787705 |
| Long-term debt | 3478884 | 3498423 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 1717913 | 1739478 |
| Pension and other post–retirement benefit liabilities | 219504 | 219270 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 374234 | 385948 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 737288 | 724353 |
| Equity: |  |  |
| Preferred stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 10,000,000 shares; none issued |  |  |
| Common stock, par value – $1 per share; authorized – 450,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding – 2026 – 137,624,545 shares; 2025 – 137,617,832 shares | 137625 | 137618 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 240228 | 228370 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (513465) | (511766) |
| Retained earnings | 4611029 | 4568769 |
| Total parent equity | 4475417 | 4422991 |
| Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries | 16800 | 17372 |
| Total equity | 4492217 | 4440363 |
| Total liabilities and equity | $20976577 | $20795540 |

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<u>GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES</u>

<u>CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME</u>

<u>(UNAUDITED)</u>

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| | | |
|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net sales | $6264940 | $5866069 |
| Cost of goods sold | 3925976 | 3692385 |
| Gross profit | 2338964 | 2173684 |
| Operating expenses: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, administrative and other expenses | 1856830 | 1709679 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 131028 | 115435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for doubtful accounts | 7103 | 5855 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs | 57732 | 54770 |
| Total operating expenses | 2052693 | 1885739 |
| Non-operating expenses (income): |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 43953 | 37216 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other | (3075) | (908) |
| Total non-operating expenses | 40878 | 36308 |
| Income before income taxes | 245393 | 251637 |
| Income taxes | 56858 | 57245 |
| Net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Basic earnings per share | $1.37 | $1.40 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $1.37 | $1.40 |

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<u>GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES</u>

<u>CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME</u>

<u>(UNAUDITED)</u>

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income taxes in 2026 — $15,027; 2025 — $16,766 | 678 | 49329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, net of income taxes in 2026 — $60; 2025 — $1,327 | (2377) | 3684 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | (1699) | 53013 |
| Comprehensive income | $186836 | $247405 |

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<u>GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES</u>

<u>CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY</u>

<u>(UNAUDITED)</u>

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| | | | | | | | | |
|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 |
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Retained Earnings | Total Parent Equity | Non-controlling Interests in Subsidiaries | Total Equity |
| January 1, 2026 | 137617832 | $137618 | $228370 | $(511766) | $4568769 | $4422991 | $17372 | $4440363 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  | 188535 | 188535 |  | 188535 |
| Other comprehensive loss, net of tax |  |  |  | (1699) |  | (1699) |  | (1699) |
| Cash dividend declared, $1.0625 per share |  |  |  |  | (146275) | (146275) |  | (146275) |
| Shares issued from employee incentive plans | 6713 | 7 | (310) |  |  | (303) |  | (303) |
| Share-based compensation |  |  | 12168 |  |  | 12168 |  | 12168 |
| Noncontrolling interest activities |  |  |  |  |  |  | (572) | (572) |
| March 31, 2026 | 137624545 | $137625 | $240228 | $(513465) | $4611029 | $4475417 | $16800 | $4492217 |

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 |
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) | Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Retained Earnings | Total Parent Equity | Non-controlling Interests in Subsidiaries | Total Equity |
| January 1, 2025 | 138779664 | $138780 | $196532 | $(1261743) | $5263838 | $4337407 | $14444 | $4351851 |
| Net income |  |  |  |  | 194392 | 194392 |  | 194392 |
| Other comprehensive income, net of tax |  |  |  | 53013 |  | 53013 |  | 53013 |
| Cash dividend declared, $1.0300 per share |  |  |  |  | (142951) | (142951) |  | (142951) |
| Shares issued from employee incentive plans | 9315 | 9 | (511) |  |  | (502) |  | (502) |
| Share-based compensation |  |  | 8574 |  |  | 8574 |  | 8574 |
| Noncontrolling interest activities |  |  |  |  |  |  | 186 | 186 |
| March 31, 2025 | 138788979 | $138789 | $204595 | $(1208730) | $5315279 | $4449933 | $14630 | $4464563 |

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<u>GENUINE PARTS COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES</u>

<u>CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS</u>

<u>(UNAUDITED)</u>

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| **Operating activities:** |  |  |
| Net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 131028 | 115435 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Share-based compensation | 12168 | 8574 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | (46) | (182) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other operating activities, including changes in operating assets and liabilities | (267769) | (359046) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 63916 | (40827) |
| **Investing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (97552) | (119840) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 14592 | 15814 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisitions of businesses | (13797) | (74127) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from divestitures of businesses | 6282 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other investing activities | (2435) | 23335 |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (92910) | (154818) |
| **Financing activities:** |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proceeds from debt | 254755 | 20011 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Payments on debt | (300258) | (522352) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net proceeds of commercial paper | 263541 | 772108 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Shares issued from employee incentive plans | (304) | (502) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Dividends paid | (141746) | (134355) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other financing activities | (19275) | (6168) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 56713 | 128742 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (4875) | 7359 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 22844 | (59544) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 477179 | 479991 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $500023 | $420447 |

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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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<u>NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</u> 

**1. General**

***Basis of Presentation***

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore do not include all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. Except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Genuine Parts Company (the "Company," "we," "our," "us," or "its") for the year ended December 31, 2025. Accordingly, the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures herein should be read in conjunction with our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

On February 17, 2026, we announced our intention to separate the Company into two independent, publicly traded companies: Global Automotive and Global Industrial. Global Automotive would include our North America Automotive and International Automotive segments, and Global Industrial would include our Industrial segment. The transaction is intended to qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the Company's shareholders. The separation is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027, subject to certain customary and regulatory conditions. There can be no assurance that any separation transaction will ultimately occur or, if one does occur, of its terms or timing. Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related footnotes do not reflect the proposed separation.

The preparation of interim financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Specifically, we make estimates and assumptions in our unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for inventory adjustments, the accrual of bad debts, credit losses on guaranteed loans, customer sales returns, volume incentives earned, and the asbestos-related product liability, among others. Inventory adjustments (including adjustments for a majority of inventories that are valued under the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method) are accrued on an interim basis and adjusted in the fourth quarter based on the annual book to physical inventory adjustment and LIFO valuation. Reserves for bad debts, credit losses on guaranteed loans and customer sales returns are estimated and accrued on an interim basis based on a consideration of historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Volume incentives are estimated based upon cumulative and projected purchasing levels.

Certain prior year amounts are reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no impact on our previously reported total assets, total liabilities, results of operations, comprehensive income or net cash flows from operating, financing or investing activities.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our financial results for the interim periods have been made. These adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ended December 31, 2026. We have evaluated subsequent events through the date the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements covered by this quarterly report were issued.

***Recent Accounting Pronouncements***

Changes to U.S. GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") in the form of Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"). We consider the applicability and impact of all ASUs and any not listed below were assessed and determined to not be applicable or are expected to have an immaterial impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

<u>Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses</u> 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This standard requires disclosure in the notes to financial statements, at each interim and annual reporting period, of specified information about certain costs and expenses including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization included in each relevant expense caption. Also required is a qualitative description of the amounts remaining in relevant expense captions that are not separately disaggregated. This guidance is effective for all public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and early adoption is permitted. This guidance should be applied either prospectively to financial statements issued after the effective date of this update or retrospectively to all prior

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periods presented in the financial statements. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our financial statements and disclosures.

<u>Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software</u>

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other- Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software. This update provides revised guidance aimed at refining the accounting for costs related to internal-use software. The update removes the concept of distinct project phases and requires that capitalization of software costs begins once (1) management authorizes and commits to funding a computer software project, and (2) it is likely the project will be completed, and the software will be used to perform the function as intended. When assessing whether completion is probable, entities must carefully consider any substantial uncertainties in development. In addition, the guidance specifies that the property, plant, and equipment disclosure requirements apply to capitalized software costs. The new standard will take effect in the first quarter of 2028, though early adoption is permitted at the start of any annual reporting period. Entities may adopt the guidance using prospective application, retrospective application, or a modified transition approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our financial statements and disclosures.

<u>Interim Reporting (Topic 270)</u>

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270). This update enhances the clarity and organization of interim reporting and the applicability of Topic 270. It also clarifies the required form and content of interim financial statements, including requiring entities to disclose events since the end of the last annual reporting period that have a material impact on the entity. The standard is effective for interim reporting periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Entities may apply the update either prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on our financial statements and disclosures.

***Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets***

The following table provides a detail of prepaid expenses and other current assets reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of:

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| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
| Prepaid expenses | $241851 | $150014 |
| Consideration receivable from vendors | 844408 | 907321 |
| Other current assets | 637145 | 587285 |
| Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $1723404 | $1644620 |

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***Derivatives and Hedging***

We are exposed to various risks arising from business operations and market conditions, including fluctuations in certain foreign currencies. We use derivative and non-derivative instruments as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of foreign exchange rate risks. The objective of using these tools is to reduce fluctuations in our earnings and cash flows associated with changes in these rates. Derivative instruments are recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and are designated as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. They are valued using inputs other than quoted prices, such as foreign exchange rates and yield curves.

The following table summarizes the classification and carrying amounts of the derivative instruments and the foreign currency denominated debt, a non-derivative financial instrument, that are designated and qualify as part of hedging relationships (in thousands):

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| | | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | Balance Sheet Location | Notional | Balance | Notional | Balance |
| Net investment hedges: |  |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward contracts | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $791831 | $15387 | $245960 | $7146 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward contracts | Other current liabilities | $1087525 | $25696 | $1633396 | $66516 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency debt | Long-term debt | 475000 | $544445 | 475000 | $558030 |

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The tables below presents pre-tax gains and losses related to net investment hedges:

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| | Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL before Reclassifications | Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCL before Reclassifications | Gain Recognized in Interest Expense for Excluded Components | Gain Recognized in Interest Expense for Excluded Components |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Three Months Ended March 31, |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Net investment hedges: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Forward contracts | $43122 | $(43081) | $5939 | $5759 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Foreign currency debt | 13585 | (20188) |  |  |
| Total | $56707 | $(63269) | $5939 | $5759 |

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***Fair Value of Financial Instruments***

As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of our senior unsecured notes was approximately $3.7 billion and $3.8 billion, respectively, which are designated as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Our valuation technique is based primarily on prices and other relevant information generated by observable transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.

Following the December 2025 settlement of our U.S. pension plan, we hold a short-term bond fund that is designated to fund future contributions to our U.S. defined contribution plan. The bond fund is classified as a noncurrent available-for-sale ("AFS") debt security within other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the fair value of the AFS debt security was $244 million and $243 million, respectively. The difference between fair value and amortized cost at each date is immaterial.

***Guarantees***

We guarantee the borrowings of certain independently controlled automotive parts stores and businesses ("independents"). While such borrowings of the independents are outstanding, we are required to maintain compliance with certain covenants. As of March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with all such covenants.

As of March 31, 2026, the total borrowings of the independents subject to guarantee by us were approximately $519 million. These loans generally mature over periods from one to six years. We regularly monitor the performance of these loans and the ongoing operating results, financial condition and ratings from credit rating agencies of the independents that participate in the guarantee programs. In the event that we are required to make payments in connection with these guarantees, we would obtain and liquidate certain collateral pledged by the independents (e.g., accounts receivable and inventory) to recover all or a substantial portion of the amounts paid under the guarantees. We recognize a liability equal to current expected credit losses over the lives of the loans in the guaranteed loan portfolio, based on a consideration of historical experience, current conditions, the nature and expected value of any collateral, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. To date, we have not had significant losses in connection with guarantees of independents' borrowings and the current expected credit loss reserve is not material. As of March 31, 2026, there are no material guaranteed loans for which the borrower is experiencing financial difficulty and recovery is expected to be provided substantially through the operation or sale of the collateral.

As of March 31, 2026, we have recognized $32 million of certain assets and liabilities for the guarantees related to the independents' borrowings. These assets and liabilities are included in other assets and other long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The liabilities relate to our noncontingent obligation to stand ready to perform under the guarantee programs and they are distinct from our current expected credit loss reserve.

***Supply Chain Finance Programs***

Several global financial institutions offer voluntary supply chain finance ("SCF") programs which enable our suppliers (generally those that grant extended terms), at their sole discretion, to sell their receivables from us to these financial institutions on a non-recourse basis at a rate that takes advantage of our credit rating and may be beneficial to them. We and our suppliers agree on commercial terms for the goods and services we procure, including prices, quantities and payment terms, regardless of whether the supplier elects to participate in the SCF program. Our current payment terms with the majority of our suppliers range from 30 to 360 days. The suppliers sell goods or services, as applicable, to us and they issue the associated invoices to us based on the agreed-upon contractual terms. Then, if they are participating in the SCF program, our suppliers, at their sole discretion, determine which invoices, if any, they want to sell to the financial institutions. In turn, we direct payment to the

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financial institutions, rather than the suppliers, for the invoices sold to the financial institutions. No guarantees are provided by us or any of our subsidiaries on third-party performance under the SCF program; however, we guarantee the payment by our subsidiaries to the financial institutions participating in the SCF program for the applicable invoices. We have no economic interest in a supplier's decision to participate in the SCF program, and we have no direct financial relationship with the financial institutions, as it relates to the SCF program. Accordingly, amounts due to our suppliers that elected to participate in the SCF program are included in the line item accounts payable in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

All activity related to amounts due to suppliers that elected to participate in the SCF program is reflected in cash flows from operating activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the outstanding payment obligations to the financial institutions were $3.2 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively. The amount settled through the SCF program was $1.0 billion and $1.1 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively.

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| (in thousands) | March 31, 2026 |
| Obligations outstanding at the beginning of the period | $3142713 |
| Invoices confirmed during the year | 1028046 |
| Confirmed invoices paid during the year | (993415) |
| Confirmed obligations outstanding at the end of the period | $3177344 |

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***Earnings Per Share***

We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Certain outstanding stock awards are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation are not material.

The following table summarizes basic and diluted shares outstanding:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding | 137622 | 138783 |
| Dilutive effect of stock awards | 408 | 417 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 138030 | 139200 |
| Basic earnings per share | $1.37 | $1.40 |
| Diluted earnings per share | $1.37 | $1.40 |

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**2. Segment Information**

***North America Automotive Segment***

The following table presents a summary of our reportable North America automotive segment financial information:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net sales | $2363032 | $2264781 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1454347 | 1396617 |
| Gross profit | 908685 | 868164 |
| Operating expenses | 752480 | 721169 |
| EBITDA | $156205 | $146995 |
| Gross margin (1) | 38.5% | 38.3% |
| Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales | 31.8% | 31.8% |
| EBITDA margin (2) | 6.6% | 6.5% |

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***International Automotive Segment***

The following table presents a summary of our reportable international automotive segment financial information:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net sales | $1585516 | $1400107 |
| Cost of goods sold | 866327 | 760207 |
| Gross profit | 719189 | 639900 |
| Operating expenses | 574344 | 501388 |
| EBITDA | $144845 | $138512 |
| Gross margin (1) | 45.4% | 45.7% |
| Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales | 36.2% | 35.8% |
| EBITDA margin (2) | 9.1% | 9.9% |

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***Industrial Segment***

The following table presents a summary of our reportable industrial segment financial information:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Net sales | $2316392 | $2201181 |
| Cost of goods sold | 1605334 | 1535594 |
| Gross profit | 711058 | 665587 |
| Operating expenses | 396938 | 386876 |
| EBITDA | $314120 | $278711 |
| Gross margin (1) | 30.7% | 30.2% |
| Operating expenses as a percentage of net sales | 17.1% | 17.6% |
| EBITDA margin (2) | 13.6% | 12.7% |

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*(1)Gross margin is gross profit as a percentage of net sales.*

*(2)EBITDA margin is earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") as a percentage of net sales.* 

***Additional Information***

The following table presents a reconciliation from EBITDA to net income:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Segment EBITDA |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North America Automotive | $156205 | $146995 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Automotive | 144845 | 138512 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 314120 | 278711 |
| Corporate EBITDA (1) | (119525) | (91125) |
| Interest expense, net | (43953) | (37216) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (131028) | (115435) |
| Other unallocated costs | (75271) | (68805) |
| Income before income taxes | 245393 | 251637 |
| Income taxes | (56858) | (57245) |
| Net Income | $188535 | $194392 |

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*(1)Corporate EBITDA consists of costs related to our corporate headquarters' broad support to our business units and other costs that are managed centrally and not allocated to business segments. These include personnel and other costs for company-wide functions such as executive leadership, human resources, technology, cybersecurity, legal, corporate finance, internal audit, and risk management, as well as asbestos-related product liability costs and A/R Sales Agreement fees.*

The following table presents a summary of the other unallocated costs:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Other unallocated costs: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs (2) | $(57732) | $(54770) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Separation costs (3) | (17539) |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition and integration related costs and other (4) |  | (14035) |
| Total other unallocated costs | $(75271) | $(68805) |

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*(2)Refer to the Restructuring and Other Costs Footnote in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.*

*(3)Adjustment primarily reflects legal and professional services and executive incentive plan costs related to the planned separation of our Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses that was announced on February 17, 2026 and is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027.*

*(4)Adjustment primarily reflects lease and other exit costs related to the integration of acquired independent automotive stores.*

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The following table presents a summary of our reportable segment total assets, as well as Corporate and other unallocated reconciling items:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North America Automotive | $6654273 | $6846904 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Automotive | 3968127 | 4082999 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 2810722 | 3133547 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate (5) | 2555738 | 927640 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Goodwill and other intangible assets | 4987717 | 4826115 |
| Total assets | $20976577 | $19817205 |
| Long-lived assets: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | $1248077 | $1182474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe | 410707 | 388071 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | 225332 | 190168 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Australasia | 257393 | 225278 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | 1180 | 816 |
| Total long-lived assets | $2142689 | $1986807 |

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*(5)Corporate is a reconciling category that includes our corporate offices, substantially all financing activities and any other items that are not allocated to the business segments.*

The following table presents a summary of select financial information by reportable segment, as well as Corporate and other unallocated reconciling items:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Depreciation and amortization: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North America Automotive | $40550 | $32281 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Automotive | 30573 | 27822 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 11072 | 9664 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate | 9033 | 8797 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Intangible asset amortization | 39800 | 36871 |
| Total depreciation and amortization | $131028 | $115435 |
| Capital expenditures: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;North America Automotive | $12803 | $31786 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;International Automotive | 44032 | 33348 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 12072 | 15166 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Corporate | 28645 | 39540 |
| Total capital expenditures | $97552 | $119840 |
| Net sales: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;United States | $4014203 | $3853778 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Europe | 1091974 | 972865 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Canada | 500572 | 463474 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Australasia | 628483 | 552354 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mexico | 29708 | 23598 |
| Total net sales | $6264940 | $5866069 |

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Net sales are disaggregated by geographical region for each of our reportable segments, as we deem this presentation best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of net sales and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The following table presents disaggregated geographical net sales from contracts with customers by reportable segment:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| North America: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automotive | $2363032 | $2264781 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 2181451 | 2076069 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total North America | $4544483 | $4340850 |
| Australasia: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Automotive | $493542 | $427242 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Industrial | 134941 | 125112 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Total Australasia | $628483 | $552354 |
| Europe – Automotive | $1091974 | $972865 |
| Total net sales | $6264940 | $5866069 |

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**3. Accounts Receivable Sales Agreement**

Under our accounts receivable sales agreement (the "A/R Sales Agreement"), we continuously sell designated pools of receivables as they are originated by us and certain U.S. subsidiaries to a separate bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity ("SPE"). On January 2, 2026, we amended our A/R Sales Agreement to increase the facility capacity from $1 billion to $1.25 billion and extended the agreement's maturity through January 8, 2027. We received a benefit from cash from operations of approximately $250 million in the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

We continue to be involved with the receivables transferred by the SPE to the unaffiliated financial institutions by providing collection services. As cash is collected on sold receivables, the SPE continuously transfers ownership and control of new qualifying receivables to the unaffiliated financial institutions so that the total principal amount outstanding of receivables sold does not exceed $1.25 billion at any point in time (which is the maximum amount allowed under the A/R Sales Agreement).

The total principal amount outstanding of receivables sold is approximately $1.25 billion and $1.0 billion as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The amount of receivables pledged as collateral as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is approximately $1.5 billion and $1.5 billion, respectively.

The following table summarizes the activity and amounts outstanding under the A/R Sales Agreement as of:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Receivables sold to the financial institutions and derecognized | $2231061 | $2103265 |
| Cash collected on sold receivables | $1981071 | $2103255 |

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Continuous cash activity related to the A/R Sales Agreement is reflected in net cash provided by (used in) operating activities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The SPE incurs fees due to the unaffiliated financial institutions related to the accounts receivable sales transactions. Those fees, which totaled $12 million and $13 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, are recorded within other non-operating expense (income) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The SPE has a recourse obligation to repurchase from the unaffiliated financial institutions any previously sold receivables that are not collected due to the occurrence of certain events, including credit quality deterioration and customer sales returns. The reserve recognized for this recourse obligation as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 is not material. The servicing liability related to our collection services also is not material, given the high quality of the customers underlying the receivables and the anticipated short collection period.

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**4. Debt**

*Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility*

On October 30, 2020, we entered into a $1.5 billion Syndicated Facility Agreement (as amended, the "Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility"). On March 20, 2025, we amended the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility to expand the borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion and extend the maturity date to March 20, 2030. We had $554 million outstanding borrowings under the Unsecured Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2026 and $600 million outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

*Commercial Paper Program*

On November 29, 2023, we established a commercial paper program that allows us to issue unsecured commercial paper notes up to $1.5 billion outstanding. We amended our commercial paper program on March 27, 2025 to expand the maximum borrowing capacity from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion. The maturities of the commercial paper notes vary but may not exceed 364 days from the date of issuance. The commercial paper notes are sold under customary terms in the commercial paper market and rank pari passu with unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The notes are issued at par less a discount representing an interest factor or, if interest bearing, at par. We had $607 million outstanding under our commercial paper program as of March 31, 2026, presented in short-term borrowings on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, and $343 million outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2025. The weighted average interest rate of our commercial paper outstanding as of March 31, 2026 was 4.39%.

*Covenants*

Certain borrowings require us to comply with a financial covenant with respect to a maximum debt to EBITDA ratio. At March 31, 2026, we were in compliance with all such covenants.

**5. Acquisitions**

We acquired several businesses for approximately $18 million and $152 million, which includes certain non-cash consideration and is net of cash acquired, during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. For each acquisition, we allocate the purchase price to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their fair values as of their respective acquisition dates. We recorded approximately $6 million of goodwill and other intangible assets associated with these acquisitions, primarily related to a U.S. acquisition in our industrial segment. Other intangible assets acquired of $2 million consisted of customer relationships with weighted average amortization lives of 20 years. The results of operations for acquired businesses are included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income beginning on their respective acquisition dates.

**6. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss** 

The following tables present the changes in AOCL by component for the three months ended March 31:

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| | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component, <br>Net of Income Taxes | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component, <br>Net of Income Taxes | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component, <br>Net of Income Taxes |
| (in thousands) | Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits | Foreign Currency Translation | Total |
| Beginning balance, January 1, 2026 | $(39893) | $(471873) | $(511766) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (2556) | 678 | (1878) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 179 |  | 179 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | (2377) | 678 | (1699) |
| Ending balance, March 31, 2026 | $(42270) | $(471195) | $(513465) |

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| | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component,<br>Net of Income Taxes | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component,<br>Net of Income Taxes | Changes in Accumulated Other<br>Comprehensive Loss by Component,<br>Net of Income Taxes |
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| Beginning balance, January 1, 2025 | $(581000) | $(680743) | $(1261743) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications |  | 49329 | 49329 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 3684 |  | 3684 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes | 3684 | 49329 | 53013 |
| Ending balance, March 31, 2025 | $(577316) | $(631414) | $(1208730) |

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Generally, tax effects in AOCL are established at the currently enacted tax rate and reclassified to net income in the same period that the related pre-tax AOCL reclassifications are recognized.

**7. Commitments and Contingencies**

*Legal Matters*

We are subject to various claims and lawsuits, principally in the United States, and regulatory proceedings worldwide. The liabilities recognized on these claims and other matters are based on the best available information and assumptions that we believe are reasonable. While litigation of any type contains an element of uncertainty, we believe that our insurance coverage and our defense, and ultimate resolution of pending and reasonably anticipated claims will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

*Asbestos-Related Product Liability and Insurance Receivable*

We maintain a liability for probable and estimable claims and settlements associated with our distribution and sales of asbestos-containing brake and friction products sold primarily before 1991. These claims and settlements are unrelated to our ongoing operations, revenue generating activities, and business strategy.

We regularly conduct a comprehensive legal review of our asbestos liability. We review recent and historical claims data, including, (i) the number of pending claims filed, (ii) the nature and mix of those claims (e.g., disease type, plaintiff type, geography), (iii) the costs to resolve pending claims, and (iv) trends in filing rates and in costs to resolve claims (collectively, the "Claims Data"). We also consider the known latency periods for common asbestos diseases when projecting future filing trends and claims. We provide the Claims Data to a third-party actuarial specialist with expertise in determining the impact of Claim Data on future filing trends and costs. The actuarial specialist assists us in estimating the number of future claims and costs to resolve pending and future claims. We use this analysis to develop our estimate of probable liability on a discounted basis, using risk-free interest rates derived from market data about monetary assets with maturities comparable to those of the projected liability.

Developments may occur that could affect our estimate of asbestos-related product liability and actual results may differ under different assumptions or conditions. These developments include, but are not limited to, significant changes in (i) the key assumptions underlying the estimate, including the number of future claims, the nature and mix of those claims, and the average cost of resolving claims (ii) trial and appellate outcomes, (iii) the law and procedure applicable to these claims, and (iv) the financial viability of other codefendants and insurers. Complaints nearly always assert claims against multiple defendants where the damages alleged are typically not attributed to individual defendants so that a defendant's share of liability may turn on the law of joint and several liability, which can vary by state. Our estimate has been impacted by adverse inflation trends, a backlog of claims building up from court closures during the COVID-19 pandemic, and an evolving legal and product liability environment.

We have 3,407 pending asbestos lawsuits as of March 31, 2026. The amount accrued for pending and future claims was $309 million as of March 31, 2026, which represented our best estimate of the liability within our calculated range of $249 million to $385 million, discounted using a discount rate of 4.30%. The amount accrued for pending and future claims was $317 million as of December 31, 2025, which represented our best estimate of the liability within our calculated range of $258 million to $397 million, discounted using a discount rate of 4.18%. Our undiscounted product liability was $390 million and $398 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. There have been no significant developments to the information presented in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K with respect to litigation or commitments and contingencies.

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We hold insurance policies that cover some asbestos settlements and defense costs. Annually, we conduct an insurance exhaustion study to model expected recoveries for pending and future claims, and we adjust the insurance receivable balance to reflect the present value of these recoveries. Our receivable for estimated insurance recoveries related to pending and future claims was $36 million and $38 million as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

*Environmental Liabilities*

Item 103 of SEC Regulation S-K requires disclosure of certain environmental matters when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that we reasonably believe will exceed an applied threshold not to exceed $1 million. Applying this threshold, there are no environmental matters to disclose for this period.

*Tariffs*

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act . The financial impact of this ruling is uncertain, as it is unclear to what extent duties will be refunded by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP"), what processes will govern such refunds, or if we can collect related accounts receivable. We are working with the CBP and are continuing to evaluate the impact of these developments on our business and financial statements. Our exposure as the importer of record represents less than 0.5% of our total purchases. Accordingly, we have not recorded any adjustments to our financial statements related to potential refunds, as any such amounts would not be material and are not reasonably estimable at this time. We continue to take steps to manage tariff-related cost pressures; however, these actions may not fully offset increased costs in future periods.

**8. Restructuring and Other Costs** 

In February 2024, we approved and initiated a global restructuring initiative designed to better align our assets and further improve the efficiency of the business. The initiative was approved and funded by our corporate office and therefore these costs are not allocated to our segments.

We incurred $58 million and $55 million in restructuring and other costs for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025, respectively. The tables below summarize the activity related to the global restructuring initiative.

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| (in thousands) | Severance and other employee costs | Other restructuring costs <sup>(1)</sup>  | Total |
| Liability as of January 1, 2026 | $17988 | $709 | $18697 |
| Restructuring and other costs | 8164 | 49568 | 57732 |
| Cash payments | (6739) | (40346) | (47085) |
| Non-cash charges |  | (9362) | (9362) |
| Translation | (262) | (1) | (263) |
| Liability as of March 31, 2026 | $19151 | $568 | $19719 |

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*(1)Amount includes professional fees, accelerated rent, facility closure costs, moving expenses and asset impairment costs.*

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| (in thousands) | Severance and other employee costs | Other restructuring costs <sup>(1)</sup>  | Total |
| Liability as of January 1, 2025 | $23830 | $926 | $24756 |
| Restructuring and other costs | 21131 | 33639 | 54770 |
| Cash payments | (16270) | (29054) | (45324) |
| Non-cash charges |  | (4760) | (4760) |
| Translation | 517 | 41 | 558 |
| Liability as of March 31, 2025 | $29208 | $792 | $30000 |

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**Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations**

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained herein and with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements, accompanying notes, related information and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026 are not necessarily indicative of results for the year ended December 31, 2026.

**<u>Forward-Looking Statements</u>**

Some statements in this report, as well as in other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), release to the public, or make available on our website, constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in the future tense and all statements accompanied by words such as "expect," "likely," "outlook," "forecast," "preliminary," "would," "could," "should," "position," "will," "project," "intend," "plan," "on track," "anticipate," "to come," "may," "possible," "assume," or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include our view of business and economic trends for the remainder of the year and our expectations regarding our ability to capitalize on these business and economic trends and our ability to successfully execute our strategic priorities, including our anticipated separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial into two independent, publicly traded companies. Senior officers may also make verbal statements to analysts, investors, the media and others that are forward-looking.

We caution you that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and while we believe that our expectations for the future are reasonable in view of currently available information, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events may differ materially from those indicated as a result of various important factors. Such factors may include, among other things, changes in general economic conditions, including persistent inflation (including the direct and indirect impact of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs) or deflation, geopolitical uncertainty and unrest (including from the conflict in Iran) and declining consumer confidence; our ability to successfully implement the separation of Global Automotive and Global Industrial and achieve the anticipated benefits of such transaction; volatility in oil prices; significant costs, such as elevated fuel and freight expenses; our ability to maintain compliance with our debt covenants; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our operations and to realize the anticipated synergies and benefits; our ability to successfully implement our business initiatives in our three business segments; slowing demand for our products; the ability to maintain favorable supplier arrangements and relationships; changes in national and international legislation or government regulations or policies, including changes to global trade regulations, environmental and social policy, infrastructure programs and privacy legislation, and their impact to us, our suppliers and customers; changes in tax policies including those included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act; volatile exchange rates; our ability to successfully attract and retain employees in the current labor market; uncertain credit markets and other macroeconomic conditions; competitive product, service and pricing pressures; failure or weakness in its disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; the uncertainties and costs of litigation; public health emergencies, including the effects on the financial health of our business partners and customers, on supply chains and our suppliers, on vehicle miles driven as well as other metrics that affect our business, and on access to capital and liquidity provided by the financial and capital markets; disruptions caused by a failure or breach of our information systems; the success of our global restructuring efforts and the annualized cost savings arising therefrom, as well as other risks and uncertainties discussed in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K and from time to time in our subsequent filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statements except as required by law. You are advised, however, to review any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our subsequent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and other reports filed with the SEC.

**<u>Overview</u>**

Genuine Parts Company ("GPC") is a leading global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions. We have a long history of growth and innovation dating back to our founding in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1928. Over nearly a century, we've built a reputation for delivering excellent customer service, profitable growth and strong cash flow generation.

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we conducted business in North America, Europe and Australasia from more than 10,800 locations. Our Automotive businesses operated in the U.S., Canada, France, the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand and accounted for 63% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Our Industrial business operated in the U.S.,

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Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Singapore and accounted for 37% of total revenues during this period.

We are focused on being the preferred employer, supplier, and partner while delivering values to our shareholders. This focus drives our strategic financial objectives which are growing revenue in excess of the market, improving operating margins, maintaining a healthy balance sheet, generating strong cash flows, and allocating capital effectively. As we look to the future, we are leaning into modernizing our supply chain and technology through digital innovation, and data-driven strategies to enhance our competitive edge. By optimizing supply chains and leveraging technology, we are empowering our teams with cutting-edge tools to continue our focus on delivering exceptional customer service and driving sustainable growth. At the heart of it all is our commitment to excellence, supported by a culture of continuous improvement and a legacy of strong leadership that has guided us for nearly a century.

*Proposed Separation of Automotive and Industrial Businesses*

On February 17, 2026, we announced our intention to separate the Company into two independent, publicly traded companies: one comprising our Automotive Parts Group ("Global Automotive") and the other comprising our Industrial Parts Group ("Global Industrial"). The separation is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027, subject to certain customary and regulatory conditions.

**<u>Key Performance Indicators</u>**

We consider a variety of performance and financial measures in assessing our business, and the key performance indicators used to measure our results are Comparable Sales, Gross Profit and Gross Margin, Selling, Administrative and Other Expenses ("SG&A"), Segment EBITDA and Segment EBITDA Margin, and Net Income and EBITDA along with their adjusted measures. For more information regarding our key performance indicators please reference the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

**<u>Trends Affecting our Business</u>**

We are navigating through several external factors that create uncertainty and volatility in our operating results. These factors, and any changes to these factors, among others, could have a material adverse impact on customer behavior and our future operating results. For additional discussion regarding these external factors and other risks, refer to Risk Factors in Item 1A of Part 1 within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

*Tariffs and Other Trade Policy Matters*

We continue to monitor the global trade environment, including the tariffs on merchandise inventories sourced directly or indirectly from several countries, such as China, Canada, and Mexico, and their impact on our operations. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, tariffs continued to drive higher prices to our customers and cost inflation that impacted our gross margin and SG&A expenses. We continue to manage these challenges through strategic pricing and sourcing initiatives, leveraging global supplier relationships and technology tools. We are closely monitoring the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on February 20, 2026, invalidating certain tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The ultimate impact of this ruling, including whether importers may be entitled to refunds or previously paid tariffs, remains uncertain and subject to further legal proceedings. Our exposure as the importer of record represents less than 0.5% of our total purchases. Accordingly, we have not recorded any adjustments to our financial statements related to potential refunds, as any such amounts would not be material and are not reasonably estimable at this time. We continue to take steps to manage tariff-related cost pressures; however, these actions may not fully offset increased costs in future periods.

*Middle East Geopolitical Developments*

We are closely monitoring ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including the recent conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, and related regional instability. Although we have no operations in the Middle East, the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the region could lead to significant disruption of fuel and energy supplies and increases in global fuel prices, which could heighten inflationary pressures, disrupt global supply chains and adversely impact consumer spending patterns. We will continue to evaluate and take actions to mitigate any potential impacts on our business, results of operations and financial condition. Although the long-term effects remains uncertain, these geopolitical conflicts did not have any material effects on our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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**<u>Results of Operations</u>**

Our performance in the first quarter of 2026 reflects solid sales across our business segments and benefits from our global restructuring initiatives while navigating a challenging operating environment. Our first quarter net sales of $6.3 billion increased 6.8% year-over-year driven by comparable sales growth in our North America and Industrial segments, acquisitions and favorable impacts from foreign currency.

Gross margin continues to improve and increased 20 basis points year-over-year, driven by the continued execution of our strategic pricing and sourcing initiatives.

First quarter net income declined 3.0% year over year due to continued cost inflation in salaries and wages, rent, and freight. In addition we incurred certain nonrecurring costs related to the planned separation of our Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses, increased restructuring and other costs, and higher depreciation and interest expenses from planned investments.

Our first quarter results of operations are summarized below for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
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| (in thousands) | $% of Sales | $% of Sales | $ Change | % Change |
| Net sales | 100.0% | 100.0% | $398871 | 6.8% |
| Cost of goods sold | 62.7% | 62.9% | 233591 | 6.3% |
| Gross profit | 37.3% | 37.1% | 165280 | 7.6% |
| Operating expense: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, administrative and other expenses | 29.6% | 29.1% | 147151 | 8.6% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Depreciation and amortization | 2.1% | 2.0% | 15593 | 13.5% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Provision for doubtful accounts | 0.1% | 0.1% | 1248 | 21.3% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2962 | 5.4% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Total operating expense | 32.8% | 32.1% | 166954 | 8.9% |
| Non-operating (income) expense: |  |  |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Interest expense, net | 0.7% | 0.6% | 6737 | 18.1% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Other | —% | —% | (2167) | 238.7% |
| Total non-operating (income) expense | 0.7% | 0.6% | 4570 | 12.6% |
| Income before income taxes | 3.9% | 4.3% | (6244) | (2.5)% |
| Income taxes | 0.9% | 1.0% | (387) | (0.7)% |
| Net income | 3.0% | 3.3% | $(5857) | (3.0)% |

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change |
| Diluted EPS | $1.37 | $1.40 | $(0.03) | (2.1)% |
| Adjusted diluted EPS | $1.77 | $1.75 | $0.02 | 1.1% |
| North America Automotive segment EBITDA | $156205 | $146995 | $9210 | 6.3% |
| International segment EBITDA | $144845 | $138512 | $6333 | 4.6% |
| Industrial segment EBITDA | $314120 | $278711 | $35409 | 12.7% |
| Corporate EBITDA | $(119525) | $(91125) | $(28400) | 31.2% |
| Total adjusted EBITDA | $495645 | $473093 | $22552 | 4.8% |
| North America Automotive segment EBITDA margin | 6.6% | 6.5% |  |  |
| International Automotive segment EBITDA margin | 9.1% | 9.9% |  |  |
| Industrial segment EBITDA margin | 13.6% | 12.7% |  |  |
| Corporate EBITDA margin | (1.9)% | (1.6)% |  |  |
| Total adjusted EBITDA margin | 7.9% | 8.1% |  |  |

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***Net Sales***

Net sales increased 6.8% in 2026 due to a 2.4% increase in comparable sales, a 3.1% benefit from favorable impact of foreign currency and other, and a 1.3% benefit from acquisitions. We estimate that comparable sales benefited from approximately 3.0% of price inflation, including tariff related impacts.

North America Automotive net sales were $2.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 4.3% increase from the same period in 2025, primarily driven by a 2.2% increase in comparable sales and a 1.6% increase from acquisitions. Our sales growth within North America Automotive reflected favorable demand trends in company-owned operations. International Automotive net sales were $1.6 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 13.2% increase from the same period in 2025, driven by 10.6% favorable foreign exchange impact and 2.3% contribution from acquisitions. Industrial net sales were $2.3 billion for the first quarter of 2026, a 5.2% increase from the same period in 2025, primarily driven by a 3.9% increase in comparable sales. Economic activity in the U.S. manufacturing sector, measured by PMI, expanded throughout the first quarter of 2026 which supported sales demand in our Industrial segment.

***Gross Profit and Gross Margin***

Gross profit increased $165 million, or 7.6%, with gross margin increasing 20 basis points to 37.3% during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same prior year period. These increases primarily reflect our ongoing pricing and sourcing initiatives, partially offset by the impact of inflation and tariffs on product costs.

***Selling, Administrative and Other Expenses***

SG&A expenses increased $147 million, or 8.6%, during the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same prior year period. The growth in SG&A expenses was primarily due to inflationary cost pressures affecting salaries and wages, rent and freight and additional operating expenses linked to acquisitions. Additionally, SG&A expenses increased due to foreign currency exchange impacts of approximately $70 million relative to the prior year period. We also incurred costs of $18 million related to the planned separation of our Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses.

We continue to actively mitigate the impact of the inflationary cost environment through our global restructuring initiatives, which we estimate had a $26 million benefit to SG&A for the three months ended March 31, 2026. In response to sustained cost pressures, we executed targeted cost-control initiatives, including reductions in discretionary travel, limited merit-based compensation adjustments in certain regions, and the strategic deferral of select technology and other projects.

***Restructuring and Other Costs***

As part of our global restructuring plan, which was approved and initiated in February 2024, we incurred $58 million associated with facility closures and additional severance costs during the first quarter of 2026. For additional details, refer to the Restructuring Footnote in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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***Depreciation and Amortization***

Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $16 million related to planned investments in technology and supply chain initiatives.

***Non-Operating Expenses and Income***

We incurred $41 million in net non-operating expenses during the first quarter of 2026, a $5 million change from $36 million in net non-operating expenses in the prior year period. This category primarily includes net interest expense, investment income, foreign currency gains and losses, and fees associated with our Accounts Receivable Sales Agreement ("A/R Sales Agreement").

***Income Taxes***

Our effective income tax rates were 23.2% and 22.7% for the first quarter 2026 and 2025, respectively. The rate increase is primarily due to a comparative shift in the mix of earnings across our businesses due to our one-time U.S. pension transaction in 2025 offset by expanded domestic investments.

***Net Income, Adjusted Net Income and Segment EBITDA***

Net income was $189 million for the first quarter of 2026, a decrease of 3.0% compared to $194 million during the first quarter of 2025. Diluted earnings per share ("EPS") was $1.37 for the first quarter of 2026, down $0.03 compared to $1.40 during the first quarter of 2025. The year over year decline in net income is primarily due to persistent cost inflation, higher depreciation and amortization from ongoing investments, and higher interest expense. This was partially offset by gross margin expansion and benefits from our global restructuring program and cost actions, which are discussed above in more detail.

Adjusted net income was $245 million for the first quarter of 2026, a increase of 0.6% compared to the same prior year period. On a per share basis, adjusted net income was $1.77, an increase of 1.1% compared to $1.75 in the same prior year period.

*North America Automotive*

North America Automotive EBITDA increased $9 million, or 6.3%, compared to the same period in 2025, and EBITDA margin increased 10 basis points to 6.6% from 6.5%, driven by the following factors. North America Automotive segment sales grew $98 million, or 4.3%, primarily driven by an 2.2% increase in comparable sales and 1.6% benefit from acquisitions. Gross profit increased $41 million or 4.7%, with gross margin expanding 20 basis points, primarily due to our strategic pricing, sourcing initiatives, and acquisitions. These gains were partially offset by continued inflationary pressures on salaries and wages and freight costs, as well as the incremental expenses associated with acquired businesses. The increase in EBITDA margin reflects our gross margin improvement and benefits of our global restructuring and cost control initiatives.

*International Automotive*

International Automotive EBITDA increased $6 million, or 4.6%, compared to the same prior year period, and EBITDA margin decreased 80 basis points to 9.1%, driven by the following factors. International Automotive segment sales grew $185 million or 13.2% primarily driven by a 10.6% benefit from favorable foreign currency exchange. Sales also benefited from a 2.3% contribution from acquisitions, and a 0.3% increase in comparable sales. Gross profit increased $79 million, or 12.4%, in-line with the increase in sales. Gross margin declined 30 basis points primarily due to the impact of businesses acquired after the first quarter of 2025 that operate at a slightly lower gross margin. Our EBITDA margin declined due to a $73 million increase in operating expenses, driven primarily by inflationary pressures impacting personnel costs, rent and freight, including statutory minimum wage increases in certain jurisdictions. These cost pressures were partially offset by the continued benefits of our global restructuring and disciplined cost control initiatives.

*Industrial*

Industrial EBITDA increased 12.7% to $314 million compared to the same prior year period, and EBITDA margin increased 90 basis points year over year to 13.6%, driven by the following factors. Industrial segment sales increased by $115 million or 5.2%, primarily driven by a 3.9% increase in comparable sales and a 1.0% benefit from foreign currency exchange. Gross profit increased $45 million or 6.8%, with gross margin expanding 50 basis points due to the benefits of our strategic pricing and sourcing initiatives. Our effective cost initiatives resulted in a 50 basis point improvement in operating expenses as a percentage of sales compared to the same prior year period.

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***Corporate EBITDA and Other Segment Reconciling items***

Corporate EBITDA primarily reflects costs related to our corporate headquarters' broad support to our business units and other costs that are managed centrally and not allocated to business segments. These include personnel and other costs for company-wide functions such as executive leadership, human resources, technology, cybersecurity, legal, corporate finance, internal audit, and risk management, as well as asbestos-related product liability costs and A/R Sales Agreement fees. Our operational objective is to maintain Corporate EBITDA within a range of 1.5% to 2.0% of net sales.

Corporate EBITDA amounted to a loss of $120 million, or 1.9% of net sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to a loss of $91 million, or 1.6% of net sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2025. The increased loss was primarily driven by inflationary pressures impacting personnel costs and health insurance.

Other unallocated costs represent restructuring and other costs, separation costs, and acquisition and integration related costs and other. For the first quarter of 2026, we incurred $58 million of restructuring and other costs and $18 million of separation costs.

***EBITDA***

EBITDA was $420 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 4.0% from $404 million during the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA was $496 million in the first quarter of 2026, an increase of 4.8% from $473 million during the prior year period. The increase in adjusted EBITDA was primarily driven by higher technology investments along with costs associated with our global business services initiative, which consolidated certain back-office finance functions at Corporate, allowing us to improve the efficiency of those activities.

Adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measures (see table below for reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP measures).

***Non-GAAP Financial Measures***

The following tables set forth reconciliations of net income and diluted EPS to adjusted net income and adjusted diluted EPS, respectively, to account for the impact of adjustments. We also include a reconciliation from net income to adjusted EBITDA. We believe that the presentation of adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, which are not calculated in accordance with GAAP, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP financial measures and the reconciliations to those measures, provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of our core operations. We consider these metrics useful to investors because they provide greater transparency into management's view and assessment of our ongoing operating performance by removing items management believes are not representative of our operations and may distort our longer-term operating trends. For example, for the three months ended March 31, 2026, certain of the non-GAAP metrics contained herein exclude costs relating to our global restructuring initiative and acquisition of acquired independent automotive stores, which are one-time events that do not recur in the ordinary course of business. We believe the non-GAAP metrics included herein also enhance the comparability of our results from period to period and with our competitors, as well as to show ongoing results from operations distinct from items that are infrequent or not associated with our core operations. We do not, nor do we suggest investors should, consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, GAAP financial information.

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| GAAP net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Adjustments: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs (1) | 57732 | 54770 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Separation costs (2) | 17539 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition and integration related costs and other (3) |  | 14035 |
| Total adjustments | 75271 | 68805 |
| Tax impact of adjustments (4) | (19255) | (20124) |
| Adjusted net income | $244551 | $243073 |

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| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2026 | 2025 |
| GAAP diluted earnings per share | $1.37 | $1.40 |
| Adjustments: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs (1) | 0.42 | 0.39 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Separation costs (2) | 0.13 |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Acquisition and integration related costs and other (3) |  | 0.10 |
| Total adjustments | 0.55 | 0.49 |
| Tax impact of adjustments (4) | (0.15) | (0.14) |
| Adjusted diluted earnings per share | $1.77 | $1.75 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding – assuming dilution | 138030 | 139200 |

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*(1)Amount reflects costs related to our global restructuring initiative which includes employee severance and other termination benefits, and the rationalization and optimization of certain distribution centers, stores and other facilities.*

*(2)Amount primarily reflects legal and professional services and executive incentive plan costs related to the planned separation of our Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses that was announced on February 17, 2026 and is targeted for completion in the first quarter of 2027.*

*(3)Amount primarily reflects lease and other exit costs related to the integration of acquired independent automotive stores.*

*(4)We determine the tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments by considering the tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax jurisdictions of the underlying non-GAAP adjustments, including any related valuation allowances. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we applied the statutory income tax rates to the taxable portion of all of our adjustments, which resulted in a tax impact of $19 million.*

The table below represents a reconciliation from GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| GAAP net income | $188535 | $194392 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 131028 | 115435 |
| Interest expense, net | 43953 | 37216 |
| Income taxes | 56858 | 57245 |
| EBITDA | 420374 | 404288 |
| Total adjustments (1) | 75271 | 68805 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $495645 | $473093 |

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*(1)Amounts are the same as adjustments included within the adjusted net income table above.*

The table below clarifies where the adjusted items are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| (in thousands) | 2026 | 2025 |
| Line item: |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selling, administrative and other expenses | $17539 | $14035 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Restructuring and other costs | 57732 | 54770 |
| Total adjustments | $75271 | $68805 |

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**<u>FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES</u>**

Our financial position and cash flow performance have provided us with the capacity to invest in acquisitions, capital expenditures and technology to support our global growth strategy, as well as return value to our shareholders through dividends. Our sources of capital consist primarily of cash flows from operations, supplemented as necessary by issuing commercial paper, private and public issuances of debt and bank borrowings.

On February 17, 2026, we announced a 3.2% increase to our regular quarterly cash dividend. We have paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948, and 2026 marks the 70th consecutive year of increased dividends paid to shareholders.

Currently, we believe that our existing lines of credit, commercial paper program, and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations for the foreseeable future, including working capital requirements, strategic acquisitions, dividends, share repurchases, capital expenditures, scheduled debt and interest payments, and income tax obligations.

***Cash Flow Activity***

For the three months ended March 31, 2026, net cash provided by operating activities was $63.9 million, primarily driven by an improvement in working capital, partly offset by payments related to tax planning initiatives. We also had a $250 million benefit to operating cash flow from our A/R Sales Agreement. Changes in working capital can cause cash from operations to vary significantly period over period depending on factors such as the timing of customer payments, inventory purchases, vendor payments, tax payments, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates.

During the first quarter of 2026, we also continued to invest in our business through strategic acquisitions and capital expenditures to broaden our product and service offerings, improve our business operations and expand our global footprint. In the first quarter of 2026, we deployed $141.7 million for dividends, $97.6 million for capital expenditures, and $13.8 million for acquisitions. In addition, we had net proceeds of debt of approximately $218.0 million, which includes $263.5 million under our commercial paper program to support these investments.

A summary of our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is as follows:

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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, | | |
| (In thousands) | 2026 | 2025 | $ Change | % Change |
| Operating activities | 63916 | (40827) | $104743 | (256.6)% |
| Investing activities | (92910) | (154818) | $61908 | 40.0% |
| Financing activities | 56713 | 128742 | $(72029) | 55.9% |

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***Liquidity and Capital Resources***

Our liquidity is supported by cash generated from operating activities and available borrowings. As of March 31, 2026, total liquidity was $1.3 billion, consisting of $500 million in cash and $838 million of available capacity under the company's $2.0 billion Revolving Credit Agreement. This reflects $554 million drawn on the revolver and $607 million outstanding under our commercial paper program. From time to time, we may enter into other credit facilities or financing arrangements to provide additional liquidity and to manage against foreign currency risk.

At March 31, 2026, we had $5.0 billion of total debt outstanding. Approximately $1.3 billion of this debt includes unsecured Senior Notes which contain covenants related to a maximum debt to EBITDA ratio and certain limitations on additional borrowings.

Additionally, we have an A/R Sales Agreement to sell short-term receivables from certain customer trade accounts to the unaffiliated financial institutions on a revolving basis. On January 2, 2026, we amended our A/R Sales Agreement to increase the facility capacity from $1 billion to $1.25 billion and extended the agreement's maturity through January 8, 2027. We also facilitate a voluntary supply chain finance program to provide certain of our suppliers with the opportunity to sell receivables due from us to participating financial institutions at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institutions. Refer to the AR Sales Agreement Footnote and the Supply Chain Finance Footnote in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

We expect to be able to continue to borrow funds at reasonable rates over the long term. At March 31, 2026, our total average cost of debt was 3.98%, and we remain in compliance with all covenants connected with our borrowings. Any failure to comply with our debt covenants or restrictions could result in a default under our financing

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arrangements or could require us to obtain waivers from our lenders for failure to comply with these restrictions. The occurrence of a default that remains uncured or the inability to secure a necessary consent or waiver could create cross defaults under other debt arrangements and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

**Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk**

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, refer to "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in Item 7A of Part II of our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2025.

**Item 4. Controls and Procedures**

As of the end of the period covered by this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or furnish under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

**<u>Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting</u>**

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 of the SEC that occurred during our last quarter ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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**PART II – OTHER INFORMATION**

**Item 1. Legal Proceedings**

Information with respect to our legal proceedings may be found in the Commitments and Contingencies Footnote in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I, which is incorporated herein by reference.

**Item 1A. Risk Factors**

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part 1, ITEM 1A, "Risk Factors", in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

**Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds**

The following table provides information about the purchases of shares of our common stock during the three months ended March 31, 2026:

**ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES**

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
| **Period** | **Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)** | **Average Price Paid Per Share** | **Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2)** | **Maximum Number of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs** |
| January 1, 2026 through January 31, 2026 | 3968 | $132.62 |  | 7452811 |
| February 1, 2026 through February 28, 2026 | 15327 | $129.71 |  | 7452811 |
| March 1, 2026 through March 31, 2026 | 6771 | $105.20 |  | 7452811 |
| Totals | 26066 | $123.79 |  | 7452811 |

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*(1)Consists of shares surrendered by employees to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of shares of restricted stock, the exercise of share appreciation rights and/or tax withholding obligations.* 

*(2)On August 21, 2017, the Board of Directors announced that it had authorized the repurchase of 15 million shares. The authorization for the repurchase continues until all such shares have been repurchased or the repurchase plan is terminated by action of the Board of Directors. Approximately 7.5 million shares authorized remain available to be repurchased. There were no other repurchase plans announced as of March 31, 2026.*

**Item 5. Other Information**

**Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans**

During the quarter ended March 31, 2026, none of the Company's directors or executive officers adopted, modified or terminated any contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of Company securities that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) or any "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement."

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**Item 6. Exhibits**

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this report:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 3.1 | <u>[Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company, dated April 23, 2007 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 23, 2007)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000129993307002400/exhibit1.htm)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 3.2 | <u>[By-Laws of the Company, as amended and restated November 19, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 19, 2018)](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/40987/000004098718000037/a1118amendedandrestatedbyl.htm)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 31.1 | <u>[Certification pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) signed by the Chief Executive Officer – filed herewith](gpc_03312026x311.htm)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 31.2 | <u>[Certification pursuant to SEC Rule 13a-14(a) signed by the Chief Financial Officer – filed herewith](gpc_03312026x312.htm)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 32 | <u>[Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer – furnished herewith](gpc_03312026x32.htm)</u> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.INS | XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the inline XBRL document. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 101.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Exhibit 104 | The cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026 formatted in Inline XBRL |

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**SIGNATURES**

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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| | Genuine Parts Company<br>(Registrant) |
| Date: April 21, 2026 | /s/ Bert Nappier |
| | Bert Nappier |
| | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer<br>(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and<br>Accounting Officer) |

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## Exhibit 31.1

**EXHIBIT 31.1**

CERTIFICATIONS

I, William P. Stengel, II, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Genuine Parts Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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| Date: April 21, 2026  | /s/ William P. Stengel, II |
| | William P. Stengel, II<br>Chair-Elect and Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 31.2

**EXHIBIT 31.2**

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Bert Nappier, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Genuine Parts Company;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

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|:---|:---|
| Date: April 21, 2026 | /s/ Bert Nappier |
| | Bert Nappier<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |

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## Ex-32

**EXHIBIT 32**

STATEMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF

GENUINE PARTS COMPANY

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

§ 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Genuine Parts Company (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, William P. Stengel, II, Chair-Elect and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and, I, Bert Nappier, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

1 The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2 The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

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|:---|:---|
| /s/ William P. Stengel, II | /s/ Bert Nappier |
| William P. Stengel, II<br>Chair-Elect and Chief Executive Officer | Bert Nappier<br>Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| April 21, 2026 | April 21, 2026 |

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