UBS analyst Michael Lasser maintains $Genuine Parts (GPC.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $150 to $125.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 65.6% and a total average return of 12.0% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Genuine Parts (GPC.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
Genuine Parts' third-quarter outcomes fell short of expectations. Despite the promising investment thesis surrounding the company, it has failed to capitalize on this potential in recent quarters. The projection for the company indicates a continuing challenging climate through the fourth quarter, with no immediate drivers for stock momentum on the horizon.
The company's Q3 results, which were significantly below its lowered expectations, are indicative of challenges such as wage and rent inflation exceeding the company's projections, particularly internationally. This is compounded by reduced cost flexibility after several quarters into an economic downturn, planned investment spending, and the difficulties in navigating a global company during persistently challenging trends. The company's stock performance is observed to correlate with the growth or decline of both sides of the business. A substantial revision to the anticipated recovery timeframe for both segments of the business has been made.
Genuine Parts reported Q3 results that fell short of expectations in terms of revenue after adjustments for acquisitions and were significantly below estimates in terms of earnings. The company also reduced its full-year outlook, suggesting that the weakness is expected to continue through Q4.
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