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Standard Motor Products, Inc.

S&P 500

SMP/Consumer Cyclical · Auto Parts/NYSE

Dividend Yield

3.30%

$1.28 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$39.76P/E10.5MCap866.0MLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

72/ 100Safe

SMP's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 33.9% earnings payout ratio & 2.2x current ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability. The dividend has been growing at a 19.92% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 33.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Current Ratio: 2.2xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
33.9%Very Safe
70.6%Caution
66.8%Caution

Balance Sheet

Safe
2.2xVery Safe

Profitability

Caution
9.7%Caution
30.9%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
19.9%Very Safe

About Standard Motor Products, Inc.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a motor vehicle parts company that manufactures and distributes replacement and custom-engineered components for the automotive market. Its current business is organized around Vehicle Control, Temperature Control, Nissens, and Engineered Solutions, covering products used in ignition, emissions, fuel delivery, safety, thermal management, and other vehicle systems. The company serves professional technicians, do-it-yourself customers, and vehicle and equipment manufacturers through automotive aftermarket channels and diversified industrial end markets. Standard Motor Products, Inc. focuses on premium replacement parts and engineered solutions for domestic and import cars, light trucks, and specialized equipment, making it an established supplier across multiple segments of the global automotive supply chain.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.30%

Annual Dividend

$1.28

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

33.87%

FCF Payout Ratio

70.57%

52-Week Range

$29.45 - $46.00

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SMP annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SMP earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 15, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.71%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

19.92%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

7.53%

3-Year Total Growth

14.81%

5-Year Total Growth

148.00%

10-Year Total Growth

106.67%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$3,976.00

Annual Income

$128.00

Quarterly Income

$32.00

Monthly Income

$10.67

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SMP's current dividend yield?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) currently has a dividend yield of 3.30%, based on a stock price of $39.76 and an annual dividend of $1.28.
When is SMP's next dividend payment date?
SMP's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-15 and the next payment date is 2026-06-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SMP pay in dividends per year?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. paid $1.24 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SMP been increasing its dividend?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 19.92% and a 10-year CAGR of 7.53%.
Is SMP's dividend safe?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. has a payout ratio of 33.87%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 70.57%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is SMP's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Standard Motor Products, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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