Standard Motor Products Q1 sales up 24.7% to $413.4 million; adjusted EPS up 80%
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.
Key points
- 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.
The filing
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