Genuine Parts Company GPC is a distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts and business products.EarningsIn the first-quarter 2018, Genuine Parts reported adjusted earnings of $1.27 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32. Adjusted earnings per share in the year-ago quarter were $1.08.RevenuesGenuine Parts reported net sales of $4.59 billion, higher than $3.91 billion recorded in the year-ago quarter. Also, the figure surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.5 billion.Genuine Parts Company Price and EPS Surprise Genuine Parts Company Price and EPS Surprise | Genuine Parts Company QuoteEstimate Trend & Surprise HistoryInvestors should note that stock has witnessed an upward trend in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for full-year 2018 earnings over the last seven days.In the trailing four quarters, it beat estimates twice and missed in the other occasions, leading to an average earnings miss of 1.8%.Key Stats/Developments to NoteFor full-year 2018, Genuine Parts reiterated its sales growth rate which is expected to be in the range of 12-13%. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be in the range of $5.6-$5.75.Zacks RankGenuine Parts holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), but that could change following its earnings report which has just released. Meanwhile, you can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.Check back later for our full write up on Genuine Parts’ earnings report!The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.See Zacks' 3 Best Stocks to Play This Trend >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Genuine Parts Company (GPC): Free Stock Analysis Report To read this article on Zacks.com click here.