Genuine Parts Company announced earnings results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021. For the second quarter, the company announced sales was USD 4,783.738 million compared to USD 3,823.227 million a year ago. Net income was USD 196.496 million compared to net loss of USD 564.372 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 1.36 compared to basic loss per share of USD 3.91 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.36 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 2.52 a year ago. For the half year, sales was USD 9,248.452 million compared to USD 7,915.753 million a year ago. Net income was USD 414.206 million compared to net loss of USD 427.837 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share was USD 2.87 compared to basic loss per share of USD 2.96 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was USD 2.85 compared to diluted loss per share of USD 2.96 a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.87 compared to basic loss per share from continuing operations of USD 1.67 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.85 compared to diluted loss per share from continuing operations of USD 1.67 a year ago.