9 auto parts stocks to watch

The best auto parts stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals—while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

9 popular auto parts stocks to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the car parts industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

1. AutoZone (AZO)
2. Advance Auto Parts (AAP)
3. Sypris Solutions (SYPR)
4. Genuine Parts (GPC)
5. Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN)
6. Superior Industries International (SUP)
7. O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)
8. Magna International (MGA)
9. Lear Corporation (LEA)

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The auto parts stocks industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering auto parts stocks to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

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2. Sign up for an account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
3. Set up a funding method to pay for the transaction. Deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like AZO or AAP.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the car parts industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap US stocks.

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1. AutoZone (AZO)

AutoZone, Inc. retails and distributes automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company provides various products for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans, and light trucks, including new and remanufactured automotive hard parts, maintenance items, accessories, and non-automotive products.

• Previous close price: $3,253.47
• Market capitalization: $54,439,522,304
• 1 year performance: 23.80%
• P/E ratio: 21.645

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2. Advance Auto Parts (AAP)

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. provides automotive replacement parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items for domestic and imported cars, vans, sport utility vehicles, and light and heavy duty trucks. The company offers battery accessories; belts and hoses; brakes and brake pads; chassis and climate control parts; clutches and drive shafts; engines and engine parts; exhaust systems and parts; hub assemblies; ignition components and wires; radiators and cooling parts; starters and alternators; and steering and alignment parts.

• Previous close price: $43.52
• Market capitalization: $2,566,791,424
• 1 year performance: -30.61%
• P/E ratio: 54.3924

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3. Sypris Solutions (SYPR)

Sypris Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of truck components, oil and gas pipeline components, and aerospace and defense electronics primarily in North America and Mexico. It operates in two segments, Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics.

• Previous close price: $2.08
• Market capitalization: $51,799,500
• 1 year performance: 7.22%

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4. Genuine Parts (GPC)

Genuine Parts Company distributes automotive replacement parts, and industrial parts and materials. It operates in two segments: Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group segments. The company distributes automotive replacement parts for hybrid and electric vehicles, trucks, SUVs, buses, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, farm vehicles, small engines, farm equipment, marine equipment, and heavy duty equipment; and equipment and parts used by repair shops, service stations, fleet operators, automobile and truck dealers, leasing companies, bus and truck lines, mass merchandisers, farms, and individuals.

• Previous close price: $115.73
• Market capitalization: $16,071,171,072
• 1 year performance: -16.37%
• P/E ratio: 14.8956

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5. Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN)

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited provides seaborne crude oil and petroleum product transportation services worldwide. The company offers marine transportation services for national, major, and other independent oil companies and refiners under long, medium, and short-term charters. It also operates a fleet of double-hull vessels, comprising of conventional tankers, LNG carriers, and suezmax DP2 shuttle tankers.

• Previous close price: $16.14
• Market capitalization: $489,202,848
• 1 year performance: -23.29%
• P/E ratio: 3.0311

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6. Superior Industries International (SUP)

Superior Industries International, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells aluminum wheels to the original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket distributors in North America and Europe. It offers its products under the ATS, RIAL, ALUTEC, and ANZIO brand names.

• Previous close price: $2.05
• Market capitalization: $56,327,896
• 1 year performance: -32.79%

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7. O’Reilly Automotive (ORLY)

O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer and supplier of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. The company provides new and remanufactured automotive hard parts and maintenance items, such as alternators, batteries, brake system components, belts, chassis parts, driveline parts, engine parts, fuel pumps, hoses, starters, temperature control, water pumps, antifreeze, appearance products, engine additives, filters, fluids, lighting products, and oil and wiper blades; and accessories, including floor mats, seat covers, and truck accessories.

• Previous close price: $1,219.11
• Market capitalization: $70,728,187,904
• 1 year performance: 28.12%
• P/E ratio: 30.3027

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8. Magna International (MGA)

Magna International Inc. designs, engineers, and manufactures components, assemblies, systems, subsystems, and modules for original equipment manufacturers of vehicles and light trucks worldwide. It operates through four segments: Body Exteriors & Structures, Power & Vision, Seating Systems, and Complete Vehicles.

• Previous close price: $42.22
• Market capitalization: $12,163,233,792
• 1 year performance: -25.49%
• P/E ratio: 11.1867

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9. Lear Corporation (LEA)

Lear Corporation designs, develops, engineers, manufactures, assembles, and supplies automotive seating, and electrical distribution systems and related components for automotive original equipment manufacturers in North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and South America. Its Seating segment offers seat systems, seat subsystems, keyseat components, seat trim covers, seat mechanisms, seat foams, and headrests, as well as surface materials, such as leather and fabric for automobiles and light trucks, compact cars, pick-up trucks, and sport utility vehicles. The company's E-Systems segment provides electrical distribution and connection systems that route electrical signals and networks; and manage electrical power within the vehicle for various powertrains.

• Previous close price: $94.78
• Market capitalization: $5,054,284,288
• 1 year performance: -31.00%
• P/E ratio: 9.7802

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Bottom line

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in auto parts stocks, keep in mind that—like any investment—auto parts stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the car parts industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. If you're new to investing or if it's been a while since you've taken a critical look at your investment accounts, compare brokers to make sure you're getting the best trading features for your needs.

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