GPC monthly performance report
Monthly GPC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
GPC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Genuine Parts Company (GPC) closed August 2026 at $131.32, up 5.59% for the month and −0.94% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, GPC is +6.80%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +10.06% versus its 200-day moving average ($119.32), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, GPC has underperformed the S&P 500 by −87.84%, with a relative strength index reading of 49.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 53.8% — 21 positive months versus 18 negative months.
Genuine Parts Company ended August 2026 at $131.32, posting a monthly return of +5.59%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.54%.
The current quarter stands at +8.46% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +10.06% versus the 200-day moving average ($119.32).
Year-to-date, GPC is +6.80% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of −6.09%. The stock is currently −13.36% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −43.40%.
| Period | GPC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −0.93% | −0.20% | −0.73% |
| 1 Week | +1.24% | +3.90% | −2.66% |
| 1 Month | +5.59% | +3.05% | +2.54% |
| 3 Months | +22.47% | +7.11% | +15.35% |
| 6 Months |