[8-K] STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Standard Motor Products (SMP) furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. The release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The press release is being furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities or incorporated by reference, except as expressly set forth by specific reference.

FALSE000009338900000933892025-10-312025-10-31

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 31, 2025

STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York			001-04743			11-1362020
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employee Identification Number)

37-18 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, New York 11101

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code: 718-392-0200

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

o    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

o    Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $2.00 per share			SMP			New York Stock Exchange LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 31, 2025, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025. A copy of such press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.

Such press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits.

99.1			Press release dated October 31, 2025 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File--the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
			By:			/s/ Nathan R. Iles
						Nathan R. Iles
						Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 31, 2025

2

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated October 31, 2025 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File--the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

3

FAQ

What did SMP (NYSE: SMP) announce in this 8-K?

It furnished a press release with financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

Where can I find the detailed results for SMP?

They are in Exhibit 99.1, the press release dated October 31, 2025.

Are the results considered filed with the SEC?

No. The press release is furnished, not filed, and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities.

Which reporting periods are covered by the press release?

The three and nine months ended September 30, 2025.

What exhibits are included with this report?

Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (cover page Inline XBRL tags).

What is SMP’s trading symbol and exchange?

The symbol is SMP and it trades on the New York Stock Exchange.