GPC: Other company developments

Item 8.01 Other Events On August 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of one dollar and six and one quarter cents ($1.0625) per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on October 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on September 4, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release dated August 11, 2026 104 The cover page from this current report on Form 8-K, formatted in inline XBRL SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Genuine Parts Company Date: August 11, 2026 By: /s/ Bert Nappier Name: Bert Nappier Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer