CHICAGO, July 19 (Reuters) - Genuine Parts Co., a distributor of automotive and industrial parts, on Thursday posted a higher quarterly profit on strong demand in its industrial and electrical businesses.
Net income in the second quarter rose to $130.1 million, or 76 cents a share, compared with $120.7 million, or 70 cents a share, in the year-earlier quarter.
Analysts were expecting the company to earn 76 cents a share. (Reporting by Ben Klayman)
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