Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
GPC Stock Forecast
Genuine Parts Company stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $156.60 (represents a 34.94% upside from GPC’s last price of $116.05) and a rating consensus of 'Hold', based on 9 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
GPC Price Target
The average price target for Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is $156.60 based on 1-year price targets from 9 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $183.00 to $125.00. This represents a potential 34.94% upside from GPC's last price of $116.05.
GPC Analyst Ratings
According to 9 Wall Street analysts, Genuine Parts Company's rating consensus is 'Hold'. The analyst rating breakdown for GPC stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 2 'Buy' (22.22%), 7 'Hold' (77.78%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Genuine Parts Company Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | Elizabeth Suzuki | Bank of America Securities | $125.00 | $116.24 | 7.54% | 7.71% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Michael Lasser | UBS | $125.00 | $113.11 | 10.51% | 7.71% |
| Jul 03, 2024 | Michael Lasser | UBS | $150.00 | $135.98 | 10.31% | 29.25% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Seth Basham | Wedbush | $170.00 | $160.78 | 5.73% | 46.49% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Scot Ciccarelli | Truist Financial | $183.00 | $160.23 | 14.21% | 57.69% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Garrett Nelson | CFRA | $180.00 | $160.36 | 12.25% | 55.11% |
| Apr 02, 2024 | Scot Ciccarelli | Truist Financial | $167.00 | $154.28 | 8.24% | 43.90% |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Garrett Nelson | CFRA | $160.00 | $143.71 | 11.34% | 37.87% |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Scot Ciccarelli | Truist Financial | $191.00 | $157.19 | 21.51% | 64.58% |
The latest Genuine Parts Company stock forecast, released on Oct 24, 2024 by Elizabeth Suzuki from Bank of America Securities, set a price target of $125.00, which represents a 7.54% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($116.24), and a 7.71% increase from GPC last price ($116.05).
Genuine Parts Company Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Avg Price Target | $125.00 | $125.00 | $157.50 |
| Last Closing Price | $116.05 | $116.05 | $116.05 |
| Upside/Downside | 7.71% | 7.71% | 35.72% |
In the current month, the average price target of Genuine Parts Company stock is $125.00, according to 2 Wall Street analysts offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 7.71% increase as opposed to Genuine Parts Company's last price of $116.05. This month's average price target is down 0.00% compared to last quarter, and down -20.63% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2024 | Bank of America Securities | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 23, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Wedbush | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Truist Financial | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Wedbush | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 28, 2024 | UBS | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Jul 03, 2024 | UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Wedbush | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Truist Financial | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Wedbush | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
Genuine Parts Company's last stock rating was published by Bank of America Securities on Oct 24, 2024. The company gave GPC a "Neutral" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Genuine Parts Company Financial Forecast
Genuine Parts Company Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $5.59B | $5.82B | $5.92B | $5.77B | $5.52B | $5.68B | $5.60B | $5.29B | $4.80B | $4.82B | $4.78B | $4.46B | $4.25B | $4.37B | $3.82B | $4.56B | $4.71B | $5.02B |
| Avg Forecast | $6.36B | $6.54B | $6.43B | $6.18B | $5.96B | $6.18B | $6.15B | $5.94B | $5.72B | $5.94B | $6.03B | $5.84B | $5.65B | $5.93B | $5.96B | $5.68B | $5.35B | $5.37B | $5.29B | $5.07B | $4.67B | $4.69B | $4.33B | $4.30B | $4.31B | $4.41B | $4.36B | $4.59B | $4.69B | $5.03B |
| High Forecast | $6.48B | $6.66B | $6.56B | $6.30B | $6.07B | $6.31B | $6.27B | $6.10B | $5.80B | $5.95B | $6.03B | $5.84B | $5.72B | $6.04B | $6.08B | $5.79B | $5.46B | $5.37B | $5.29B | $5.07B | $4.67B | $4.69B | $4.33B | $4.30B | $4.31B | $4.41B | $4.36B | $4.59B | $4.69B | $5.03B |
| Low Forecast | $6.20B | $6.37B | $6.27B | $6.02B | $5.81B | $6.03B | $6.00B | $5.72B | $5.64B | $5.93B | $6.03B | $5.84B | $5.54B | $5.78B | $5.81B | $5.54B | $5.22B | $5.37B | $5.29B | $5.07B | $4.67B | $4.69B | $4.33B | $4.30B | $4.31B | $4.41B | $4.36B | $4.59B | $4.69B | $5.03B |
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.02% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.04% | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.10% | 1.04% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.88% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.00% |
Genuine Parts Company's average Quarter revenue forecast for Mar 24 based on 4 analysts is $5.84B, with a low forecast of $5.84B, and a high forecast of $5.84B. GPC's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a 4.60% increase compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $5.59B (Dec 23).
Genuine Parts Company EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $522.70M | $564.75M | $561.42M | $508.49M | $440.95M | $522.72M | $597.71M | $432.94M | $430.52M | $386.05M | $359.67M | $377.22M | $316.37M | $387.16M | $-416.30M | $270.36M | $107.41M | $399.94M |
| Avg Forecast | $533.40M | $548.38M | $539.80M | $518.17M | $499.83M | $518.93M | $516.40M | $498.37M | $479.88M | $498.45M | $506.02M | $467.72M | $473.95M | $497.21M | $500.06M | $425.20M | $420.63M | $450.46M | $444.23M | $386.55M | $391.88M | $393.60M | $363.49M | $262.41M | $361.47M | $370.41M | $365.64M | $308.26M | $393.34M | $422.24M |
| High Forecast | $543.77M | $559.04M | $550.29M | $528.25M | $509.55M | $529.02M | $526.44M | $511.75M | $486.59M | $498.98M | $506.02M | $561.27M | $479.84M | $506.88M | $509.79M | $510.24M | $504.75M | $450.46M | $444.23M | $463.86M | $391.88M | $393.60M | $363.49M | $314.89M | $361.47M | $370.41M | $365.64M | $369.91M | $393.34M | $422.24M |
| Low Forecast | $520.04M | $534.65M | $526.28M | $505.19M | $487.31M | $505.94M | $503.47M | $479.97M | $473.16M | $497.92M | $506.02M | $374.18M | $464.69M | $484.76M | $487.54M | $340.16M | $336.50M | $450.46M | $444.23M | $309.24M | $391.88M | $393.60M | $363.49M | $209.93M | $361.47M | $370.41M | $365.64M | $246.61M | $393.34M | $422.24M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.10% | 1.14% | 1.12% | 1.20% | 1.05% | 1.16% | 1.35% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 1.05% | -1.14% | 0.88% | 0.27% | 0.95% |
4 analysts predict GPC's average Quarter EBITDA for Mar 24 to be $467.72M, with a high of $561.27M and a low of $374.18M. This is -10.52% lower than Genuine Parts Company's previous annual EBITDA (Dec 23) of $522.70M.
Genuine Parts Company Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $316.88M | $351.20M | $344.49M | $303.96M | $251.98M | $312.36M | $372.53M | $245.84M | $256.00M | $228.59M | $196.50M | $217.71M | $171.20M | $227.53M | $-564.37M | $136.53M | $8.92M | $227.49M |
| Avg Forecast | $305.21M | $333.86M | $347.41M | $296.94M | $276.19M | $303.96M | $326.18M | $275.57M | $228.11M | $337.68M | $361.72M | $265.59M | $306.94M | $337.49M | $323.45M | $241.45M | $250.12M | $286.27M | $283.85M | $219.50M | $222.68M | $228.90M | $214.99M | $151.45M | $188.89M | $196.40M | $130.22M | $155.68M | $182.01M | $205.61M |
| High Forecast | $312.92M | $342.29M | $356.19M | $304.44M | $283.17M | $311.64M | $334.43M | $316.29M | $310.06M | $339.08M | $361.73M | $318.71M | $312.52M | $346.02M | $331.62M | $289.74M | $300.14M | $286.27M | $283.85M | $263.40M | $222.68M | $228.90M | $214.99M | $181.74M | $188.89M | $196.40M | $130.22M | $186.81M | $182.01M | $205.61M |
| Low Forecast | $295.27M | $322.98M | $336.10M | $287.27M | $267.20M | $294.06M | $315.56M | $236.20M | $198.06M | $336.27M | $361.71M | $212.47M | $301.36M | $326.50M | $312.91M | $193.16M | $200.09M | $286.27M | $283.85M | $175.60M | $222.68M | $228.90M | $214.99M | $121.16M | $188.89M | $196.40M | $130.22M | $124.54M | $182.01M | $205.61M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 1.04% | 1.07% | 1.26% | 1.01% | 1.09% | 1.31% | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.00% | 0.91% | 1.44% | 0.91% | 1.16% | -4.33% | 0.88% | 0.05% | 1.11% |
Genuine Parts Company's average Quarter net income forecast for Mar 24 is $265.59M, with a range of $212.47M to $318.71M. GPC's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -16.18% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $316.88M (Dec 23).
Genuine Parts Company SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.52B | $1.55B | $1.58B | $1.51B | $1.53B | $1.46B | $1.36B | $1.40B | $1.28B | $1.34B | $1.35B | $1.20B | $1.13B | $1.14B | $971.59M | $1.23B | $1.25B | $1.27B |
| Avg Forecast | $1.69B | $1.74B | $1.71B | $1.64B | $1.58B | $1.64B | $1.64B | $1.58B | $1.52B | $1.58B | $1.60B | $1.52B | $1.50B | $1.58B | $1.58B | $1.38B | $1.25B | $1.43B | $1.41B | $1.25B | $1.24B | $1.25B | $1.15B | $831.42M | $1.15B | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.41B | $1.25B | $1.34B |
| High Forecast | $1.72B | $1.77B | $1.74B | $1.67B | $1.61B | $1.68B | $1.67B | $1.62B | $1.54B | $1.58B | $1.60B | $1.82B | $1.52B | $1.61B | $1.61B | $1.65B | $1.50B | $1.43B | $1.41B | $1.50B | $1.24B | $1.25B | $1.15B | $997.70M | $1.15B | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.69B | $1.25B | $1.34B |
| Low Forecast | $1.65B | $1.69B | $1.67B | $1.60B | $1.54B | $1.60B | $1.59B | $1.52B | $1.50B | $1.58B | $1.60B | $1.21B | $1.47B | $1.54B | $1.54B | $1.10B | $999.89M | $1.43B | $1.41B | $1.00B | $1.24B | $1.25B | $1.15B | $665.13M | $1.15B | $1.17B | $1.16B | $1.12B | $1.25B | $1.34B |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.01% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.10% | 1.23% | 1.02% | 0.97% | 1.12% | 1.03% | 1.07% | 1.17% | 1.44% | 0.99% | 0.97% | 0.84% | 0.88% | 1.00% | 0.95% |
Genuine Parts Company's average Quarter SG&A projection for Mar 24 is $1.52B, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $1.21B to $1.82B. The forecast indicates a -0.37% fall compared to GPC last annual SG&A of $1.52B (Dec 23).
Genuine Parts Company EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $2.27 | $2.50 | $2.45 | $2.16 | $1.79 | $2.21 | $2.63 | $1.73 | $1.80 | $1.60 | $1.36 | $1.51 | $1.19 | $1.58 | $-2.52 | $0.94 | $0.06 | $1.56 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.19 | $2.39 | $2.49 | $2.13 | $1.98 | $2.18 | $2.34 | $1.97 | $1.63 | $2.42 | $2.59 | $2.17 | $2.20 | $2.42 | $2.32 | $2.03 | $1.90 | $2.05 | $2.03 | $1.68 | $1.59 | $1.64 | $1.54 | $1.14 | $1.35 | $1.40 | $0.93 | $1.11 | $1.30 | $1.47 |
| High Forecast | $2.24 | $2.45 | $2.55 | $2.18 | $2.03 | $2.23 | $2.40 | $2.27 | $2.22 | $2.43 | $2.59 | $2.17 | $2.24 | $2.48 | $2.38 | $2.08 | $1.93 | $2.05 | $2.03 | $1.68 | $1.59 | $1.64 | $1.54 | $1.14 | $1.35 | $1.40 | $0.93 | $1.11 | $1.30 | $1.47 |
| Low Forecast | $2.12 | $2.31 | $2.41 | $2.06 | $1.91 | $2.11 | $2.26 | $1.69 | $1.42 | $2.41 | $2.59 | $2.17 | $2.16 | $2.34 | $2.24 | $1.96 | $1.87 | $2.05 | $2.03 | $1.68 | $1.59 | $1.64 | $1.54 | $1.14 | $1.35 | $1.40 | $0.93 | $1.11 | $1.30 | $1.47 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 1.03% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 0.94% | 1.08% | 1.30% | 1.03% | 1.13% | 0.98% | 0.88% | 1.32% | 0.88% | 1.12% | -2.71% | 0.85% | 0.05% | 1.06% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Genuine Parts Company's projected average Quarter EPS for Mar 24 is $2.17, with a low estimate of $2.17 and a high estimate of $2.17. This represents a -4.57% decrease compared to GPC previous annual EPS of $2.27 (Dec 23).
Genuine Parts Company Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEG | Leggett & Platt | $12.28 | $22.33 | 81.84% | Hold |
| GPC | Genuine Parts Company | $116.05 | $156.60 | 34.94% | Hold |
| DOV | Dover | $189.16 | $188.00 | -0.61% | Buy |
| CINF | Cincinnati Financial | $138.19 | $130.20 | -5.78% | Buy |
| ITW | Illinois Tool Works | $263.88 | $230.92 | -12.49% | Hold |
| GWW | W.W. Grainger | $1.10K | $806.89 | -26.36% | Buy |
GPC Forecast FAQ
Is Genuine Parts Company a good buy?
No, according to 9 Wall Street analysts, Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is considered a 'Hold'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 2 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 22.22% of GPC's total ratings.
What is GPC's price target?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) average price target is $156.6 with a range of $125 to $183, implying a 34.94% from its last price of $116.05. The data is based on 9 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Genuine Parts Company stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for GPC stock, the company can go up by 34.94% (from the last price of $116.05 to the average price target of $156.6), up by 57.69% based on the highest stock price target, and up by 7.71% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Genuine Parts Company stock reach $200?
GPC's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $156.6 does not support the claim that Genuine Parts Company can reach $200 in the near future.
What is Genuine Parts Company's current price target trend?
2 Wall Street analysts forecast a $125 price target for Genuine Parts Company (GPC) this month, up 7.71% from its last price of $116.05. Compared to the last 3 and 12 months, the average price target increased by 7.71% and increased by 35.72%, respectively.
What are Genuine Parts Company's analysts' financial forecasts?
Genuine Parts Company's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $24.24B (high $24.75B, low $23.56B), average EBITDA is $2.03B (high $2.08B, low $1.98B), average net income is $1.18B (high $1.25B, low $1.11B), average SG&A $6.44B (high $6.58B, low $6.26B), and average EPS is $8.47 (high $8.92, low $7.97). GPC's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $25.5B (high $26B, low $24.86B), average EBITDA is $2.14B (high $2.18B, low $2.09B), average net income is $1.28B (high $1.32B, low $1.24B), average SG&A $6.78B (high $6.91B, low $6.61B), and average EPS is $9.19 (high $9.43, low $8.89).
Did the GPC's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Genuine Parts Company's last annual report (Dec 2023), the company's revenue was $23.09B, which missed the average analysts forecast of $23.21B by -0.53%. Apple's EBITDA was $2.16B, beating the average prediction of $1.9B by 13.76%. The company's net income was $1.32B, beating the average estimation of $1.21B by 8.86%. Apple's SG&A was $6.17B, beating the average forecast of $6.04B by 2.12%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $9.38, beating the average prediction of $8.96 by 4.66%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Dec 2023), Genuine Parts Company's revenue was $5.59B, missing the average analysts' forecast of $5.65B by -1.11%. The company's EBITDA was $522.7M, beating the average prediction of $473.95M by 10.29%. Genuine Parts Company's net income was $316.88M, beating the average estimation of $306.94M by 3.24%. The company's SG&A was $1.52B, beating the average forecast of $1.5B by 1.41%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $2.27, beating the average prediction of $2.2 by 3.24%