SMP

Standard Motor Products (SMP) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

SMP faces wire set declines, tariff uncertainty and margin pressure, while higher costs, debt and disruptions could further constrain earnings growth.

Standard Motor Products NYSE: SMP outlined its growth strategy, European expansion and capital-allocation priorities during the Midwest IDEAS Conference, highlighting its recently acquired Nissens business and the resilience of the automotive replacement-parts market.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Standard Motor Products (SMP) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.4 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.

Second quarter net sales of $501.6 million with adjusted net sales up 6.7% to $526.7 million Second quarter diluted earnings per share of $1.39 with non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.40 up 8.6% Year-to-date 2026 operating cash flow improved $64.2 million; Net debt leverage declined to 2.5x Reaffirming full-year guidance of low to mid-single digit sales growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% - 12% NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2026 were $501.6 million, compared to consolidated net sales of $493.9 million during the same quarter in 2025.

Rising EV repair complexity and tariff risks pressure margins, but an aging U.S. vehicle fleet supports demand for GPC, DORM and SMP.

NEW YORK, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, before the market opens on August 4, 2026. Conference Call Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Standard Motor Products (SMP) remains attractively valued despite trailing the S&P 500 since the March 'buy' call. SMP's Q1 revenue rose 9.1% to $451.2M, with broad-based segment growth and management guiding for low to mid single-digit revenue increases in 2024. Cash flow and EBITDA multiples are compelling, positioning SMP as relatively cheap versus peers, especially on cash flow metrics.

LKQ and SMP stand out as vehicle aging and affordability pressures support steady replacement demand in the auto parts space.