{"id":92427,"date":"2026-02-17T17:24:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/893142402"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:24:44","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T20:24:44","slug":"napa-parent-genuine-parts-plans-to-split-automotive-and-industrial-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/napa-parent-genuine-parts-plans-to-split-automotive-and-industrial-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"NAPA parent Genuine Parts plans to split automotive and industrial businesses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"post-subtitle\">\n<p>The company aims to improve capital flexibility and growth execution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!--div class=\"category-btn\"&gt; &lt;\/div--> <\/p>\n<div class=\"auth-share\">\n<div class=\"post-meta\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbtnews.com\/author\/jasminedaniel\/\" title=\"View all posts by Jasmine Kiniklis\"> <img data-opt-id=758893364  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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/02182026-Genuine-Parts.webp?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/d9s1543upwp3n.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/02182026-Genuine-Parts.webp?ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-post-image\" alt=\"Genuine Parts plans to split its automotive and industrial units into two\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"post_content_text\">\n<p><strong><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the Dash:<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Genuine Parts plans to separate its automotive and industrial businesses into two publicly traded companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The automotive unit generated more than $15 billion in revenue in 2025<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, while the industrial segment brought in roughly $9 billion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The breakup <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">is intended<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to give each business greater strategic focus and capital flexibility to drive long-term growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.genpt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Genuine Parts<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, the parent company of NAPA Auto Parts, announced on Tuesday that it plans to split into two separate publicly traded companies. The separation will divide the automotive parts business from the industrial parts business as part of a broader strategic review conducted with financial advisors.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The goal of the division is to allow each unit to operate independently and pursue tailored growth strategies. It will provide greater flexibility for capital allocation and major investments, positioning both businesses to better compete in their respective markets.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbtnews.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sign up for CBT&nbsp;News\u2019&nbsp;daily newsletter and get the latest industry stories delivered straight to your inbox.<\/span><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The automotive segment will continue to operate under banners including <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.napaonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">NAPA<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and represents the largest global network of automotive parts and auto-care repair centers. In 2025, the automotive unit generated more than $15 billion in revenue. The business serves professional repair shops and retail customers across North America and other international markets.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The industrial segment operates under the Motion brand and supplies parts <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that support<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> industrial machinery and maintenance <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">operations<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> across a range of sectors.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The unit generated roughly $9 billion in revenue in 2025 and serves customers involved in manufacturing, infrastructure <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">and<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> heavy industry.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Genuine Parts was founded in 1928 and currently has a market value of more than $20 billion. It\u2019s a major player in the automotive and industrial parts sectors, with approximately 10,800 locations spanning 17 countries.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Shares of Genuine Parts had risen about 20% year to date before the announcement. However, the stock fell in premarket trading on Tuesday after the company also reported fourth-quarter results that missed analyst expectations for sales and profit.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The move comes amid growing investor interest in corporate breakups aimed at creating more focused, streamlined businesses and unlocking shareholder value. Larger diversified companies often see faster-growing segments constrained by slower divisions or competing capital priorities. 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