GPC monthly performance report
Explore GPC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
GPC monthly report
—
Key takeaways
- Genuine Parts Company (GPC) closed September 2026 at $130.52, down 3.80% for the month and −6.52% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GPC is +6.15%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.58% YTD.
- The stock is trading +8.57% versus its 200-day moving average ($120.22), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GPC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −82.38%, with a relative strength index reading of 51.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Genuine Parts Company ended September 2026 at $130.52, posting a monthly return of −3.80%. The S&P 500 returned −1.69% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.10%.
The current quarter stands at +10.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +8.57% versus the 200-day moving average ($120.22).
Year-to-date, GPC is +6.15% against SPY +10.58%, a gap of −4.43%. The stock is currently −13.89% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.40%.
| Period | GPC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.37% | −0.44% | +0.07% |
| 1 Week | −3.49% | −1.10% | −2.39% |
| 1 Month | −3.80% | −1.69% | −2.10% |
| 3 Months | +25.80% | −0.10% | +25.91% |
| 6 Months | +19.52% | +13.21% | +6.31% |
| YTD | +6.15% | +10.58% | −4.43% |
| 12 Months | −6.52% | +14.25% | −20.77% |
| 3 Years | −12.30% | +70.07% | −82.38% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | +19.53% |
| #2 | Jan 2026 | +13.04% |
| #3 | Nov 2024 | +10.49% |
| #4 | Aug 2026 | +9.09% |
| #5 | Aug 2025 | +8.11% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2024 | −17.88% |
| #2 | Feb 2026 | −14.20% |
| #3 | Mar 2026 | −11.33% |
| #4 | Oct 2023 | −10.75% |
| #5 | May 2024 | −8.31% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +1.82% |
| Q3 2025 | +14.25% |
| Q4 2025 | −11.28% |
| Q1 2026 | −14.00% |
| Q2 2026 | +11.57% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +10.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −20.18% |
| 2024 | −15.70% |
| 2025 | +5.31% |
| 2026 | +6.15% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $151.57 (2026-02-12) |
| 52-Week Low | $90.78 (2026-05-20) |
| Current Price | $130.52 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $120.22 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +8.57% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −43.40% (2026-05-19) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −13.89% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 51.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −82.38% |
| RS Peak | 103.6 (Oct 2023) |
| RS Trough | 37.6 (May 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was GPC's return for this report period?
GPC returned −3.80% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-16.
Has GPC outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD GPC: +6.15% vs SPY: +10.58%.
What is GPC's 12-month return?
−6.52% over the trailing 12 months.
Is GPC above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +8.57% versus 200DMA ($120.22).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−43.40% on 2026-05-19.