Board of directors (12)
Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.
Executive officers (6)
Company facts
- Chair
- William P. Stengel II
- In S&P 500 since
- Dec 1973
- Incorporated in
- GA
- Fiscal year ends
- December
- SEC industry
- Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts
- SEC filings
- EDGAR
Connections to other S&P 500 companies
Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.
Major holders (5% or more)
Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.
No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.
Insider trades
Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Christopher T. Galla SVP, GC, and Corp. Secretary | Sale | 2,333 | $115.00 | $268K |
| May 5, 2026 | James F. Howe President, Motion | Sale | 415 | $104.33 | $43K |
| May 4, 2026 | James F. Howe President, Motion | Sale | 1,392 | $104.09 | $145K |
| Dec 17, 2025 | James F. Howe President, Motion | Sale | 1,648 | $128.60 | $212K |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Naveen Krishna EVP, CIDO | Sale | 5,303 | $138.12 | $732K |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Wendy B. Needham Director | Sale | 4,024 | $123.28 | $496K |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Wendy B. Needham Director | Sale | 1,608 | $120.78 | $194K |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Randall P. Breaux Group President, GPC N.A. | Buy | 750 | $133.65 | $100K |
| May 21, 2024 | Wendy B. Needham Director | Sale | 3,000 | $151.29 | $454K |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Wendy B. Needham Director | Sale | 3,250 | $154.92 | $503K |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. Director | Buy | 2,000 | $151.75 | $304K |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Randall P. Breaux Group President, GPC N.A. | Buy | 500 | $149.44 | $75K |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Paul D. Donahue Executive Chairman | Buy | 1,600 | $156.08 | $250K |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. Director | Buy | 813 | $123.23 | $100K |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Robert C. Loudermilk, Jr. Director | Buy | 824 | $121.60 | $100K |
| Feb 24, 2022 | John R. Holder Director | Buy | 2,200 | $118.86 | $261K |
| Aug 13, 2021 | John R. Holder Director | Buy | 2,000 | $124.93 | $250K |
| May 21, 2021 | Kevin Herron President-US Automotive Group | Sale | 2,500 | $132.31 | $331K |
| Dec 18, 2020 | John R. Holder Director | Buy | 1,000 | $97.00 | $97K |
| Oct 28, 2020 | John R. Holder Director | Buy | 2,200 | $91.72 | $202K |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Thomas Gallagher Chairman | Buy | 5,000 | $55.23 | $276K |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Randall P. Breaux Group President, GPC N.A. | Sale | 1,000 | $107.22 | $107K |
| May 7, 2019 | Scott Sonnemaker Group President Automotive | Buy | 5,000 | $99.01 | $495K |
| Nov 26, 2018 | John R. Holder Director | Buy | 500 | $100.81 | $50K |
| Jul 26, 2018 | James R. Neill EVP and CHRO | Sale | 512 | $97.94 | $50K |
Board and executive changes
Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.
- Sep 9, 2026
Appointment of Court Carruthers as Chief Executive Officer-Elect of the Company On September 9, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that Court Carruthers, a current member of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), has been appointed Chief Executive Officer-Elect of the Company, effective September 8, 2026 (the “Effective Date”), with Mr. Carruthers to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of the consummation of the Company’s planned separation (the “Separation”) of its Global Automotive and Global Industrial businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies (the “Closing”). Will Stengel will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company until the Closing. Mr. Carruthers will also continue to serve as a member of the Board. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 20, 2026
On March 18, 2026, Naveen Krishna, the Executive Vice President, Chief Information & Digital Officer of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”), notified the Company of his intent to resign from the Company to pursue other opportunities. Mr. Krishna will step down as an executive officer of the Company, effective April 1, 2026, but will remain an employee of the Company until May 5, 2026 to assist with an orderly transition of his responsibilities. The Company does not intend to appoint a successor at this time, and all responsibilities associated with Mr. Krishna’s role will be reallocated to other individuals within the Company. Mr. Krishna will not receive any severance benefits in connection with his voluntary departure from the Company.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 15, 2026
On January 15, 2026, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that Paul D. Donahue, the Non-Executive Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), will retire from the Board, effective as of the end of his term at the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of shareholders. In connection with Mr. Donahue’s planned retirement, the Board appointed Will Stengel, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, to the additional position of Chairman of the Board, effective upon Mr. Donahue’s retirement.
Read the 8-K filing - Sep 4, 2025
Director Retirements On September 4, 2025, John R. Holder and Robin C. Loudermilk, Jr. informed the Board of their decision to retire from their positions as directors on the Board, effective immediately. The decisions by Messrs. Holder and Loudermilk to retire from the Board were not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter regarding the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Appointment of New Directors Pursuant to the Cooperation Agreement, on September 4, 2025, the New Directors were appointed to the Board, effective immediately. Additionally, Mr. Carey was appointed to the Audit Committee of the Board and Mr. Carruthers was appointed to the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board. A copy of the press release announcing the appointment of the New Directors, which includes certain biographical information, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 9, 2025
On June 9, 2025, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that Randy Breaux will be retiring as Group President, GPC North America, effective as of August 1, 2025 (the “Effective Date”), but will remain a strategic advisor to Will Stengel, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, through December 31, 2025 in order to assist with an orderly transition. In connection with Mr. Breaux’s pending retirement, the Board of Directors of the Company has appointed Alain Masse to the newly created position of President, North American Automotive, effective as of the Effective Date. In this role, Mr. Masse will be responsible for overseeing the Company’s automotive business across North America, while Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 29, 2025
On April 29, 2025, Genuine Parts Company (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its shareholders elected Ms. Laurie Schupmann as a new director of the Company. Additionally, Ms. Elizabeth W. Camp, Mr. Gary P. Fayard, Mr. John D. Johns and Ms. Wendy B. Needham have retired as directors.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 30, 2024
On April 30, 2024, the Company issued a press release announcing that its shareholders elected Mr. Charles “Chuck” K. Stevens as a new director of the Company. Additionally, Mr. E. Jenner Wood has retired as a director.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 29, 2024
On April 29, 2024, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that Paul D. Donahue will retire as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of June 3, 2024 (the “Effective Date”). Mr. Donahue will continue his service on the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) as Executive Chairman following the Effective Date. In connection with Mr. Donahue’s retirement as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Board has appointed William P. Stengel, II, as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of the Effective Date, such that following the Effective Date Mr. Stengel will hold the dual title of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Board also approved an increase in the size of the Board from 14 to 15 directors and appointed Mr. Stengel to fill the newly created vacancy, effective as of the Effective Date. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 26, 2024
On March 25, 2024, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that James R. Neill, the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, has elected to participate in the Company’s voluntary retirement program implemented in connection with the Company’s previously announced global restructuring. Mr. Neill’s retirement will be effective as of April 30, 2024. Following Mr. Neill’s retirement, Mr. Neill will serve as a consultant to the Company through September 30, 2024 (the “Consulting Period”) as described below. In connection with Mr. Neill’s retirement, the Company will enter into a Separation Agreement and General Release with Mr. Neill (the “Separation Agreement”). Subject to Mr. Neill’s non-revocation of, and continued compliance with, the Separation Agreement, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Jun 1, 2023
Effective as of June 1, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of the Nominating and ESG Committee, increased the size of the Board to fourteen directors and appointed Darren M. Rebelez to fill the vacancy created by such increase. The Board also appointed Mr. Rebelez to serve as a member of the Company’s Nominating and ESG Committee. The Board has determined that Mr. Rebelez is “independent” under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines. Mr. Rebelez will be compensated for his service as a director on the same basis as other non-employee directors of the Company. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Rebelez and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Rebelez was selected as a director.
Read the 8-K filing - May 23, 2023
On May 23, 2023, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced changes to the alignment of the Company’s leadership in North America as part of ongoing talent initiatives and succession planning. Randall P. Breaux will be promoted to the newly-created role of Group President, GPC North America, effective as of July 1, 2023 (the “Effective Date”). In his expanded role, Mr. Breaux will be responsible for overseeing both of the Company’s automotive and industrials businesses across North America. In addition, Kevin E. Herron, currently President of the Company’s U.S. Automotive Group, will be retiring from his position effective as of the Effective Date, but will remain an employee of the Company through December 31, 2023 in order to assist in an orderly transition. Mr. Breaux, 61, has served as President of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Motion Industries, Inc.
Read the 8-K filing - Dec 7, 2022
On December 7, 2022, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed William P. Stengel to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer and Christopher T. Galla to the position of Senior Vice President and General Counsel, each effective as of January 1, 2023. Mr. Stengel, 46, has served as the Company’s President since January 2021, after joining the Company in November 2019 as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer. Previously, Mr. Stengel worked for HD Supply, an Atlanta-based industrial distributor, where he held positions with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance as President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development and Investor Relations, from June 2013 to October 2018. In his expanded role, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 23, 2022
On February 21, 2022, Napoleon B. Rutledge, Jr., notified Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”), of his intention to resign as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer, effective as of February 21, 2022, in order to pursue a new opportunity. Mr. Rutledge’s resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding its operations, policies or practices.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 25, 2022
On January 25, 2022, Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) announced that Carol B. Yancey will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of May 2, 2022. Ms. Yancey will remain an employee of the Company through May 31, 2022 in order to assist in an orderly transition. In connection with Ms. Yancey’s retirement, the Company announced the appointment of Herbert C. Nappier as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect, effective as of February 28, 2022, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 2, 2022. Mr. Nappier, age 48, has served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Treasurer at FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”) since June 2020, where he led teams responsible for corporate finance, cash management, global tax planning and strategy, risk management and corporate development. Prior to that date, Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Mar 1, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On March 1, 2021, Genuine Parts Company (the "Company") announced that its Board of Directors appointed Napoleon B. Rutledge, Jr., Senior Vice President of Finance, to the additional role of Chief Accounting Officer of the Company effective March 1, 2021. In his expanded role, Mr. Rutledge will be responsible for the Company’s corporate finance and accounting, including its regulatory accounting matters, financial reporting, financial planning and analysis and accounting policies. Mr. Rutledge, 48, has worked in a variety of financial management roles at the Company and has extensive experience in corporate finance, treasury, risk management, audit and SEC reporting. Most recently, Mr.
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- Feb 16, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On February 15, 2021, upon recommendation of the Compensation, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company (the "Company") increased the size of the Board of Directors to thirteen directors and appointed Juliette W. Pryor as a new director of the Company to fill the vacancy. The Board of Directors has determined that Ms. Pryor is an independent director within the meaning of the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Ms. Pryor will be compensated for her service as a director on the same basis as other non-employee directors of Genuine Parts Company. Ms.
Read the 8-K filing - Jan 15, 2021
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On January 14, 2021, Genuine Parts Company announced that its Board of Directors appointed William P. Stengel ("Will") to the position of President of Genuine Parts Company effective January 15, 2021. Mr. Stengel, 43, was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of Genuine Parts Company, a position he has held since joining the company in November of 2019. Prior to joining Genuine Parts Company, Mr. Stengel worked for HD Supply, an Atlanta-based industrial distributor. From June of 2013 to October of 2018, he held positions with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance as President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development and Investor Relations.
Read the 8-K filing - Jul 14, 2020
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On July 14, 2020, Genuine Parts Company announced that, effective today, Scott A. Sonnemaker has resigned from his position as Group President, North American Automotive. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 18, 2020
Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers On February 17, 2020 , upon recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company (the "Company") increased the size of the Board of Directors to twelve directors and appointed Richard Cox, Jr. as a new independent director of the Company. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Cox is an independent director within the meaning of the listing standards of the New York Stock Exchange and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Mr. Cox will be compensated for his service as a director on the same basis as other non-employee directors of Genuine Parts Company. Mr. Cox has not engaged in any transaction with the Company that would be reportable as a related party transaction under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Mr.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 22, 2019
On April 22, 2019 , the the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company (the “Company”) appointed Paul D. Donahue as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Donahue has served as President and CEO of Genuine Parts Company since May 1, 2016. He will continue as CEO and, effective today, add the position of Chairman. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Donahue’s appointment as Chairman of the Board of Directors is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Feb 1, 2019
On February 1, 2019 the Company announced that Scott A. Sonnemaker, age 55, has joined the Company as Group President, North American Automotive, effective today. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 20, 2018
Other Events. Effective today, Lee A. Maher, President and Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group, will transition into a new role as Executive Vice President of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Aug 21, 2017
On August 21, 2017, the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company announced the election of P. Russell Hardin as a new independent Director of the Company. Mr. Hardin is President of the Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, the Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation, the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation and the Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation. These foundations manage approximately $10 billion in assets and distribute approximately $400 million in grants each year, which support Georgia’s institutions in the areas of education, health, human welfare, the environment, community and economic development, philanthropy and volunteerism, and the arts. Mr. Hardin joined the Foundations’ staff in 1988 and was named President in 2006. Previously, Mr. Hardin practiced law with the Atlanta firm of King & Spalding. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 24, 2017
On April 24, 2017, Mr. Thomas C. Gallagher, Executive Chairman of Genuine Parts Company (the "Company"), informed the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") of his decision to retire as an executive officer and employee of the Company, effective June 30, 2017. Mr. Gallagher will continue to serve as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board following his retirement. The Compensation Committee of the Board approved that upon his retirement as an employee and executive officer on June 30, 2017, Mr. Gallagher will be provided with the following post-retirement benefits for life (or the life of Mrs. Gallagher, if longer, in the case of the medical and dental benefits): (1) an office and general secretarial support within the principal offices of the Company, (2) continued coverage for Mr. and Mrs.
Read the 8-K filing - Apr 25, 2016
On April 25, 2016, the Board of Directors of Genuine Parts Company elected Paul D. Donahue to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective May 1, 2016. Mr. Donahue, 59, has served as President of the Company since 2012 and was also President of the U.S. Automotive Parts Group from 2009 to 2015. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President of Genuine Parts Company from 2007 to 2009 and President and Chief Operating Officer of S. P. Richards Company from 2003 to 2007. Prior to joining the Company in 2003, Mr. Donahue was President of Newell Rubbermaid’s Sanford North American division. Tom Gallagher, upon his retirement as Chief Executive Officer on May 1, 2016, will continue in his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1.
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Share price
Annual financials
From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin | Diluted EPS | Total assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $24.3B | $65.9M | 0.3% | $0.47 | $20.8B |
| FY2024 | $23.5B | $904.1M | 3.8% | $6.47 | $19.3B |
| FY2023 | $23.1B | $1.3B | 5.7% | $9.33 | $18.0B |
| FY2022 | $22.1B | $1.2B | 5.4% | $8.31 | $16.5B |
| FY2021 | $18.9B | $898.8M | 4.8% | $6.23 | $14.4B |
| FY2020 | $16.5B | -$29.1M | -0.2% | $-0.20 | $13.4B |
| FY2019 | $17.5B | $621.1M | 3.5% | $4.24 | $14.6B |
| FY2018 | $16.8B | $810.5M | 4.8% | $5.50 | $12.7B |
Former directors and officers (21)
People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.