Standard Motor Products (NYSE: SMP) boosts quarterly dividend to $0.33

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Standard Motor Products, Inc. disclosed that it is increasing its quarterly common stock dividend from $0.31 to $0.33 per share. The higher dividend will be paid on March 2, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 16, 2026.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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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): February 2, 2026

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 8.01. Other Events.

On February 2, 2026, Standard Motor Products, Inc. issued a press release announcing an increase in its quarterly common stock dividend from thirty-one cents ($0.31) per share to thirty-three cents ($0.33) per share, payable on March 2, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 16, 2026.

A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

99.1			Press release dated February 2, 2026 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s increase in its quarterly dividend.
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: February 2, 2026

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release dated February 2, 2026 announcing Standard Motor Products, Inc.’s increase in its quarterly dividend.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File--the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

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FAQ

What dividend change did Standard Motor Products (SMP) announce?

Standard Motor Products announced a quarterly dividend increase from $0.31 to $0.33 per common share. This higher cash payment reflects a modest raise to the company’s regular shareholder distribution policy for its common stock.

When will Standard Motor Products’ new $0.33 dividend be paid?

The new $0.33 quarterly dividend will be paid on March 2, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s records as of the February 16, 2026 record date will be eligible to receive this cash dividend payment.

What is the record date for Standard Motor Products’ increased dividend?

The record date for the increased $0.33 quarterly dividend is February 16, 2026. Investors who own Standard Motor Products common shares on that date will be recognized as shareholders of record for receiving the March 2, 2026 dividend.

Which shares of Standard Motor Products receive the $0.33 dividend?

The $0.33 dividend applies to Standard Motor Products’ common stock, which carries a par value of $2.00 per share. All outstanding common shares held by shareholders of record on February 16, 2026 will be entitled to the March 2, 2026 payment.

How did Standard Motor Products disclose its dividend increase?

Standard Motor Products disclosed the dividend increase in a Form 8-K under “Other Events.” The company also issued a press release, filed as Exhibit 99.1, announcing the move from a $0.31 to $0.33 quarterly common stock dividend.