Standard Motor Products (SMP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Standard Motor Products (NYSE:SMP) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for motor vehicles and heavy-duty equipment. Founded in 1919, the company has built a reputation for reliable, high-quality components that serve both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the independent aftermarket. Over more than a century of operation, Standard Motor Products has expanded its product portfolio to meet evolving emissions standards, fuel economy requirements and advanced vehicle electronics.

The company’s product lines include ignition systems, fuel delivery components, temperature control parts, sensors and engine management electronics. Key offerings range from ignition coils, spark plugs and fuel pumps to electronic control units, HVAC controls and emission sensors. Standard Motor Products leverages in-house engineering and testing capabilities to develop solutions that address the needs of light vehicle, heavy-duty truck, off-highway and specialty equipment applications.

Standard Motor Products operates an extensive distribution network throughout North America, with strategically located warehouses and regional distribution centers in the United States and Canada. The company also serves international customers through targeted export channels, supplying parts to wholesalers, auto parts retailers and repair facilities around the globe. Its logistics infrastructure enables timely delivery and supports a just-in-time inventory approach for key customers.

The company is guided by a seasoned leadership team with deep automotive and supply-chain expertise. Under the direction of its President and Chief Executive Officer, Standard Motor Products continues to invest in research and development, process optimization and strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market position. The company remains committed to quality, innovation and customer service as it navigates a dynamic automotive landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $32.93 to $33.59
• 50-Day Range: $24.37 to $33.43
• 52-Week Range: $21.38 to $35.92
• Volume: 171,490 shs
• Average Volume: 163,788 shs
• Market Capitalization: $729.96 million
• P/E Ratio: 23.72
• Dividend Yield: 3.73%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Standard Motor Products Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Standard Motor Products scored higher than 55% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 43rd out of 88 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Standard Motor Products.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.36%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Standard Motor Products are expected to grow by 11.36% in the coming year, from $3.08 to $3.43 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Standard Motor Products is 23.72, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.68.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Standard Motor Products is 23.72, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Auto/Tires/Trucks sector average P/E ratio of about 23.44.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Standard Motor Products has a P/B Ratio of 1.14. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Standard Motor Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Standard Motor Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Standard Motor Products has recently decreased by 2.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Leadership

Standard Motor Products is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.71%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Standard Motor Products has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Standard Motor Products is 88.57%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Standard Motor Products will have a dividend payout ratio of 36.15% next year. This indicates that Standard Motor Products will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -3.34

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Standard Motor Products has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Standard Motor Products has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Standard Motor Products has recently decreased by 2.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.55

News Sentiment

Standard Motor Products has a news sentiment score of 0.55. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Standard Motor Products this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 1 people have searched for SMP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Standard Motor Products to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Standard Motor Products insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.00% of the stock of Standard Motor Products is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

81.26% of the stock of Standard Motor Products is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SMP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMP shares performed this year?

Standard Motor Products' stock was trading at $30.98 at the start of the year. Since then, SMP shares have increased by 7.2% and is now trading at $33.21.

How were Standard Motor Products' earnings last quarter?

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE:SMP) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The auto parts company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.44 by $0.37. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 24.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
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How do I buy shares of Standard Motor Products?

Shares of SMP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Standard Motor Products own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Standard Motor Products investors own include Tesla (TSLA), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Home Depot (HD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Visa (V) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Record date for 6/2 Dividend: 5/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/2 Dividend: 5/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/02/2025
• Today: 7/08/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO/TRUCK - REPL
• Sub-Industry: Auto Parts & Equipment
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SMP
• CIK: 93389
• Web: www.smpcorp.com
• Phone: (718) 392-0200
• Fax: 718-392-3270
• Employees: 5,600
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.40
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.72
• Forward P/E Ratio: 10.78
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $27.50 million
• Net Margins: 2.02%
• Pretax Margin: 5.15%
• Return on Equity: 12.12%
• Return on Assets: 4.85%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.96
• Current Ratio: 2.32
• Quick Ratio: 0.86

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.46 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.50
• Cash Flow: $4.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 7.00
• Book Value: $29.01 per share
• Price / Book: 1.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 21,980,000
• Free Float: 20,882,000
• Market Cap: $729.96 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.65