Standard Motor Products Q2 EPS rises to $1.39 as sales grow; 2026 guidance reaffirmed
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.
Key points
- 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.
The filing
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