GENUINE PARTS CO 8-K

What Happened

• On February 17, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The 8-K furnished the press release as an exhibit.
• The Board also declared a 3.2% increase to the regular quarterly cash dividend, setting the dividend at $1.0625 per share for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 (record date March 6, 2026; payable April 2, 2026).
• On the same day GPC announced its intent to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies: one for the Automotive Parts Group and one for the Industrial Parts Group.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 17, 2026; reporting period: quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
• Dividend: increased 3.2% to $1.0625 per share; record date March 6, 2026; payable April 2, 2026.
• Strategic action: announced planned separation into two independent public companies (Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group).
• Press releases related to results and the separation were furnished as exhibits to the 8-K.

Why It Matters

• The company provided its latest earnings and quarterly results update (see press release) and signaled continued shareholder returns with a dividend increase.
• The announced separation is a major strategic change: splitting Automotive and Industrial operations into standalone public companies may affect GPC’s capital allocation, operations focus, and investor appeal. Investors should watch for additional filings and details (timing, structure, tax treatment, and financials of each new company) that will follow this initial announcement.
• Retail investors should review the attached press releases and upcoming SEC filings for the full financial results and formal separation plan before making investment decisions.