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Standard Motor Products manufactures and distributes automotive parts for the maintenance, service and repair market. Company news commonly covers quarterly results, segment sales trends and margin commentary across Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive and Temperature Control.
Recurring updates also include new aftermarket part-number releases under brands such as Standard and Four Seasons, coverage expansion for fuel injection, sensors, switches and temperature-control categories, quarterly dividend actions, Nissens integration activity and executive leadership changes.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has been named one of Newsweek's Most Trustworthy Companies in America, recognizing its efforts to earn the confidence of customers, employees, and investors.
The annual ranking, produced with research firm Statista, evaluates organizations through large-scale independent surveys and analysis of public reputation. Respondents rate companies on customer, employee, and investor trust, while social listening and media sentiment help gauge perceptions of integrity, reliability, and responsible business practices. SMP is recognized in the Automotive & Components category and is among the few vehicle parts suppliers included.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $501.6 million versus $493.9 million a year ago, with adjusted net sales up 6.7% to $526.7 million. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $1.39 from $1.17, and non-GAAP diluted EPS increased to $1.40 from $1.29.
For the first half of 2026, net sales reached $952.8 million and GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $2.20. Quarterly adjusted EBITDA increased to $63.5 million from $59.1 million. Temperature Control adjusted net sales grew 15.7%, Nissens 4.8% to $94.9 million, and Engineered Solutions 16.8%, while Vehicle Control declined 1.6%.
Net debt fell to $510.2 million, with net debt leverage improving to 2.5x from 3.0x in Q1 2026, supported by a $64.2 million year-to-date improvement in operating cash flow and inventory reduction to $684.2 million. The company reaffirmed 2026 guidance for low to mid-single digit sales growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 11%–12%, and declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend payable September 1, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 14, 2026.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) will report earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 before the market opens on August 4, 2026. The company will host an earnings conference call and webcast at 11:00 AM Eastern Time the same day, accessible via its website and dedicated dial-in numbers, with a replay available by phone immediately after and via webcast within 24 hours.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) announced that its Standard Brand YouTube channel surpassed 100,000 subscribers, earning the YouTube Silver Creator Award.
The channel, launched in 2010, hosts over 780 technical videos aimed at automotive technicians and parts professionals, covering diagnostics, repairs, and product-specific content.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) announced executive leadership changes effective June 1, 2026. Long-time Chief Operating Officer James Burke will step down and become Executive Advisor while remaining on the Board. Sunil Bhandari, a 25+ year global operations leader from Eaton, will become Chief Operations Officer, overseeing worldwide operations.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) reported Q1 2026 net sales of $451.2M, up 9.1% year-over-year, and GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.81 (adjusted EPS $0.82). Adjusted EBITDA rose to $44.5M. Net debt was $599.4M with leverage of 3.0x. The board declared a $0.33 quarterly dividend payable June 1, 2026. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance for low- to mid-single-digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin target of 11%–12%, and noted tariff and currency pressures that may affect margins.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) will report first-quarter 2026 results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on April 30, 2026. A conference call and webcast are scheduled for 11:00 AM ET on April 30, 2026.
Investors can access the live webcast at www.smpcorp.com, dial 800-267-6316 (domestic) or 203-518-9783 (international), using conference ID SMP1Q2026. Replay options via dial-in and webcast will be available after the call.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) released more than 500 new part numbers in Q1 2026 across Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions. New coverage includes fuel injectors, 18 ABS speed sensors covering 3.4 million vehicles, 48 PAC-Kits covering 34 million+ vehicles, HVAC actuators, heater cores and transmission solenoids.
All new applications are listed in StandardBrand.com and 4S.com catalogs and in electronic catalog providers.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) reported Q4 2025 net sales of $385.1M (+12.2%) and full-year sales of $1.79B (+22.4%; +4.0% excluding Nissens). Adjusted diluted EPS rose 26.8% for the year; adjusted EBITDA margin improved 160 bps to 11.2% and beat guidance. Nissens contributed $305.4M in 2025 with a 15.9% adjusted EBITDA margin. Net debt was $546.7M (2.7x leverage). Board approved quarterly dividend increase to $0.33 per share, payable March 2, 2026.
Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) will report results for the three months and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 before the market opens on February 26, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 11:00 AM ET on February 26, 2026.
Investors can access the live webcast via the company website, dial domestic or international numbers, and use conference ID SMP4Q2025. A replay will be available for dial-in immediately after the call and via webcast within 24 hours.