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title: "Genuine Parts Co. Stock Rises Wednesday, Still Underperforms Market"
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description: "Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) shares rose 1.15% to $105.49 on Wednesday, amid a strong overall market where the S&P 500 and Dow Jones increased by 1.46% and 1.24%, respectively. Despite this gain, GPC remains 30.40% below its 52-week high of $151.57. The stock underperformed compared to competitors like Aptiv PLC, Cummins Inc., and LKQ Corp., which saw higher percentage increases. Trading volume was also below average at 1.3 million shares."
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# Genuine Parts Co. Stock Rises Wednesday, Still Underperforms Market

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Shares of Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) advanced 1.15% to $105.49 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index rising 1.46% to 7,365.12 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.24% to 49,910.59.

This was the stock's second consecutive day of gains.

Genuine Parts Co. closed 30.40% short of its 52-week high of $151.57, which the company reached on February 12th.

The stock underperformed when compared to some of its competitors Wednesday, as Aptiv PLC (APTV) rose 3.59% to $56.80, Cummins Inc. (CMI) rose 6.06% to $715.76, and LKQ Corp. (LKQ) rose 1.73% to $28.77.

Trading volume (1.3 M) remained 645,429 below its 50-day average volume of 2.0 M.

Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet. Data compiled May 6, 2026.

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