Every material Form 8-K Standard Motor Products has filed with the SEC since July 10, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Standard Motor Products reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $507.8 million, up from $498.8 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.42 versus $1.32. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for low to mid-single digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% to 12%, and said net debt leverage fell to 1.8x from 2.5x in the second quarter.
Q3 2026 adjusted net sales of $512.9 million, up 2.8% excluding IEEPA tariff refund accounting; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.54 versus $1.36
Adjusted EBITDA of $66.6 million, up from $61.7 million in Q3 2025; total net debt of $381.9 million at quarter-end
Quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share, payable December 1, 2026 to holders of record on November 16, 2026
Standard Motor Products said Chief Financial Officer Nathan Iles will resign to take a CFO position at another public company, effective after he remains in his role until October 30, 2026. The Board appointed director James J. Burke as Interim CFO effective October 30, 2026, until a permanent successor is named, and the company has started an executive search. The company said the resignation was voluntary and not due to any disagreement over operations, financial reporting, policies, or practices.
Nathan R. Iles remains CFO through October 30, 2026
James J. Burke becomes Interim CFO effective October 30, 2026 and stays on the Board
Company has begun an executive search for a permanent CFO
Company is scheduled to report third quarter and nine-month 2026 earnings before market open on October 30, 2026
Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter 2026 net sales of $501.6 million, up from $493.9 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.39, up from $1.17. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for low to mid-single digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% to 12%, so shareholders see higher quarterly sales and profit with an unchanged outlook.
Q2 2026 net sales were $501.6 million vs. $493.9 million in Q2 2025; adjusted net sales, which exclude accounting for tariff refunds, were $526.7 million, up 6.7%.
Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.39 vs. $1.17 a year earlier; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.40 vs. $1.29, up 8.6%.
Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed; the Board approved a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share, payable September 1, 2026.
Standard Motor Products announced that Chief Operating Officer James Burke will step down effective June 1, 2026, and remain as Executive Advisor and a member of the Board of Directors. Sunil Bhandari will become Chief Operations Officer on the same date, responsible for all of the company's operations globally. The filing does not discuss financial results or any effect on the company's outlook.
James Burke steps down as Chief Operating Officer effective June 1, 2026, after 47 years with SMP
Burke will serve as Executive Advisor and remain on the Board of Directors
Sunil Bhandari joins as Chief Operations Officer effective June 1, 2026; previously 14 years at Eaton Corporation plc, most recently Vice President, Global Aftermarket - Mobility Group
Standard Motor Products reported first-quarter 2026 results for the three months ended March 31, 2026, with net sales up 9.1% to $451.2 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.81, compared with $0.61 a year earlier. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for low to mid-single digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% to 12%. Total net debt rose to $599.4 million at quarter-end, which the company attributed mainly to seasonal working capital build.
Net sales of $451.2 million, up from $413.4 million in Q1 2025, with increases in all segments
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.81 vs. $0.61; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.82 vs. $0.81
Adjusted EBITDA of $44.5 million vs. $42.8 million; full-year guidance reaffirmed
Quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share, payable June 1, 2026, to holders of record May 15, 2026
Standard Motor Products reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 26, 2026, with net sales up 12.2% in the quarter and 22.4% for the year, and it raised its quarterly dividend. Full-year GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $3.52 from $2.41, and the company guided to low to mid-single digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11%-12% for 2026.
Q4 net sales were $385.1 million, up from $343.4 million; GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.41 versus a $0.04 loss a year earlier.
Full-year 2025 net sales were $1.79 billion; adjusted diluted EPS was $4.02, up 26.8% from $3.17.
2026 guidance: low to mid-single digit sales growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 11.0%-12.0%.
Quarterly dividend increased from $0.31 to $0.33 per share, payable March 2, 2026.
Standard Motor Products reported third-quarter 2025 net sales of $498.8 million, up 24.9% from $399.3 million a year earlier, and raised its full-year sales growth guidance to the low-to-mid 20% range. However, a $34.2 million loss from discontinued operations left the company with a third-quarter net loss attributable to SMP of $4.3 million, which shareholders should weigh against the higher sales and earnings from continuing operations.
Third-quarter net sales were $498.8 million, up 24.9%, or 3.8% excluding Nissens.
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.32 versus $1.20; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.36 versus $1.28.
Third-quarter net loss attributable to SMP was $4.3 million, including a $34.2 million loss from discontinued operations.
Full-year sales growth guidance was raised to the low-to-mid 20% range from the low 20% range; adjusted EBITDA margin outlook is 10.5% to 11%, narrowed from 10% to 11%.
Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter 2025 net sales of $493.9 million, up 26.7% from a year earlier, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $1.17, up from $0.81. The company raised its full-year 2025 sales growth guidance to the low-20s percent range from its prior mid-teens expectation, and reaffirmed its adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 10-11%. Excluding the Nissens acquisition, the company said second-quarter sales rose 3.5%.
Net sales were $493.9 million versus $389.8 million in the second quarter of 2024.
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $1.17 versus $0.81; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.29 versus $0.98.
Full-year 2025 sales growth guidance raised to the low-20s percent range, including Nissens; adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 10-11% reaffirmed.
Quarterly dividend of 31 cents per share, payable September 2, 2025, to holders of record on August 15, 2025.
At its May 15, 2025 annual meeting, Standard Motor Products shareholders approved the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which allows up to 1,050,000 shares to be issued and runs through May 15, 2035. Shareholders also elected eight directors, ratified KPMG LLP as auditor for 2025, and approved the advisory resolution on executive compensation.
Plan approval: 17,143,242 votes for, 824,174 against, 14,193 abstentions, and 2,868,503 broker non-votes; the plan permits up to 1,050,000 shares.
Plan term: effective May 15, 2025, and terminates May 15, 2035 unless ended sooner under its terms.
KPMG LLP ratified as independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with 20,564,463 votes for and 258,065 against.
Executive compensation advisory vote: 17,188,309 votes for and 753,821 against.
Standard Motor Products reported first-quarter 2025 results, with net sales of $413.4 million, up 24.7% from $331.4 million a year earlier, and GAAP diluted earnings from continuing operations of $0.61 per share, up from $0.44. The company kept its prior full-year guidance, which excludes tariff effects, and declared a 31-cent quarterly dividend. Shareholders get a higher profit base, but the company says tariff impact is still being assessed and net debt rose to $600.3 million.
Net sales were $413.4 million, up 24.7%; excluding the Nissens acquisition, sales rose 4.8%.
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.61 versus $0.44; non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.81 versus $0.45.
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $42.8 million from $22.9 million, with the margin up 350 basis points to 10.4%.
Full-year guidance was maintained: mid-teens top-line growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 10-11%, excluding tariffs. Total net debt at quarter-end was $600.3 million.
Standard Motor Products reported fourth-quarter 2024 net sales of $343.4 million, up 18.1%, helped by the Nissens acquisition, which closed November 1. The company swung to a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $0.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, versus earnings of $7.2 million a year earlier, while adjusted EPS rose to $0.47 from $0.37. The company expects 2025 sales growth in the mid-teens and adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.0-11.0%, but its results include acquisition-related charges and debt rose to $517.9 million of net debt.
Q4 2024 net sales $343.4 million, up 18.1%; up 5.8% excluding Nissens, which contributed $35.7 million
Q4 GAAP loss from continuing operations $0.8 million ($0.04 per diluted share) vs. earnings of $7.2 million ($0.32) in Q4 2023
Full-year 2024 net sales $1.46 billion, up 7.8%; adjusted diluted EPS $3.17, up 8.6%
2025 outlook: sales growth in the mid-teens and adjusted EBITDA of 10.0-11.0%; quarterly dividend of 31 cents payable March 3, 2025
Standard Motor Products completed its previously disclosed acquisition of Nissens Automotive on November 1, 2024, paying approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt and subject to post-closing adjustments. The company funded the deal with borrowings under its credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Management said the combination creates an aftermarket leader in North America and Europe, but the filing does not provide financial results for the acquired business.
Acquisition closed November 1, 2024 under a share sale and purchase agreement dated July 5, 2024, with Axcel V K/S as sellers' representative
Consideration of approximately $390 million (€360 million), net of cash and assumed debt, subject to post-closing adjustments
Funded with borrowings under the credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent
Financial statements and pro forma information will be filed by amendment within 71 days
Standard Motor Products reported third-quarter 2024 net sales of $399.3 million, up 3.3%, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.28, up from $1.11. GAAP net earnings per diluted share fell to $0.17 from $0.30 after a $22.8 million loss from a discontinued operation, and the company left its full-year 2024 outlook unchanged while expecting the Nissens Automotive acquisition to close soon.
Q3 net sales $399.3 million vs. $386.4 million a year earlier; the company said all three operating segments increased.
Diluted EPS from continuing operations $1.20 vs. $1.12; adjusted diluted EPS $1.28 vs. $1.11.
Loss from discontinued operation of $22.8 million reduced GAAP net diluted EPS to $0.17 from $0.30.
Full-year 2024 guidance unchanged; quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share payable December 2, 2024.
Standard Motor Products entered a new credit agreement on September 16, 2024, providing up to approximately $750 million in senior secured borrowings, and terminated its existing $625 million 2022 credit facility at the same time. The company says the term loans and part of the revolver will help finance its previously announced acquisition of Nissens Automotive and related costs.
Credit agreement dated September 16, 2024, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent, provides up to approximately $750 million
Existing $625 million 2022 credit agreement was terminated on September 16, 2024
Term loans and part of the revolver will finance the Nissens Automotive acquisition; the facility matures on the fifth anniversary of signing
Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter 2024 net sales of $389.8 million, up from $353.1 million a year earlier, and said full-year 2024 sales growth is now expected in the low- to mid-single digits, up from prior projections. GAAP diluted earnings from continuing operations were $0.81 per share versus $0.83 a year earlier, while adjusted diluted EPS rose to $0.98 from $0.84. Shareholders also get a 29-cent quarterly dividend, and the company is pursuing the $388 million Nissens acquisition, which is pending regulatory approval.
Q2 2024 net sales $389.8 million vs. $353.1 million in Q2 2023; Temperature Control sales up 28.2%
GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.81 vs. $0.83; non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.98 vs. $0.84
Full-year 2024 sales growth now expected in low- to mid-single digits, up from prior projections; Adjusted EBITDA margin range of 9.0-9.5% unchanged
Quarterly dividend of 29 cents per share payable September 3, 2024; pending Nissens acquisition for approximately $388 million (€360 million)
On July 5, 2024, Standard Motor Products agreed to acquire Nissens Automotive, a European aftermarket parts supplier, for €360 million (about $388 million) in cash on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The company will fund the deal with its credit facility, including a new $125 million term loan, and closing is subject to competition and regulatory clearances, with an outside date of April 1, 2025.
Purchase price of €360 million (about $388 million), subject to adjustment at closing
Amended credit agreement adds a $125 million Term A-2 Loan maturing five years after funding
Company presentation cites Nissens annual revenues of about $260 million and an estimated 7.5x Adjusted EBITDA multiple including run-rate cost synergies of $10 million
Company expects closing by the end of 2024; agreement can be terminated if closing has not occurred by April 1, 2025
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