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SMP Stock Forecast: Standard Motor Products, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$39
+1.05% on the day

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Standard Motor Products, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $48 — +24.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 91 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$862.8M
Ticker Nerd rank
91 / 100
Median analyst target
$48
Analysts covering
3
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.8%
1M
+1.6%
YTD
+7.4%
1Y
+6.5%
From 52W high
−12.3%
From 52W low
+13.2%
$34
$44
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SMP stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Standard Motor Products, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 22 Aug 2026
91 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
91
Value
88
Quality
87
Growth
85
Issuance
79
Momentum
67
Accruals
54
Size
47
Revisions
43

Volatility (91): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (43): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SMP stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SMP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$35$40$45$50$55Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SMPHigh $54Median $48Low $48

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says3 analysts
3 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $48Median $48High $54

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +24.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
5 Nov 2025Freedom BrokerMaintainsBuy$45 → $47
3 Nov 2025Roth CapitalReiteratesBuy$49
23 May 2024Roth MKMReiteratesBuy—
10 June 2022MKM PartnersInitiatesBuy—
16 Apr 2020Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight—
20 Dec 2019Stephens & Co.InitiatesOverweight—
4 Aug 2016JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
18 Apr 2016Sidoti & Co.InitiatesBuy—
29 Feb 2016JefferiesMaintainsBuy—
25 Jan 2016CL KingUpgradeBuy—
23 June 2015CL KingInitiatesNeutral—
16 July 2013Goldman SachsDowngradeSell—
5 Mar 2013B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2013Bank of AmericaMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2013BB&T CapitalDowngradeHold—
12 Sept 2012B of A SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
12 Sept 2012Bank of AmericaInitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SMP appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

SMP analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.6%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.8×

Cheaper than 60% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.5×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Price / book
1.2×

Cheaper than 68% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
6.0×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.6%

Higher than 31% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
20.3%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.8%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Operating margin
12.9%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Net margin
2.8%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.5%

Higher than 69% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.4%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

SMP vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto Parts
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SMPStandard Motor Products, Inc.$862.8M
91
FOXFFox Factory Holding Corp.$916.3M
70
PLOWDouglas Dynamics, Inc.$971.9M
93
MLRMiller Industries, Inc. (Tennessee)$653.9M
96
HYLNHyliion Holdings Corp.$593.8M
78
THRMGentherm, Inc.$1.2B
81
SLDPSolid Power, Inc.$517.1M
33

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News

Latest SMP news & analysis

Standard Motor Products Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 9 Aug 2026positive

Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter results featuring 6.7% consolidated sales growth, record adjusted EBITDA of $63.5 million, and improved operating cash flow. The company maintained its full-year outlook amid tariff changes, weather-related demand variability, and more difficult second-half comparisons.

Why it matters — SMP watchers would care because the report shows record profitability and sustained growth while the company holds its outlook despite tariff and demand headwinds.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 4 Aug 2026neutral

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) held its Q2 2026 earnings call, and the transcript of the call was published by Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings discussion.

Why it matters — An SMP watcher would care because the earnings call transcript provides the company's latest quarterly financial results and management commentary.

Standard Motor Products (SMP) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Aug 2026negative

Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter earnings of $1.4 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.42 per share. This compares with earnings of $1.29 per share a year ago.

Why it matters — SMP watchers would care because the company's quarterly results fell short of analyst expectations, even though earnings were higher than the year-ago period.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. Releases Second Quarter 2026 Results and Quarterly Dividend

PRNewsWire · 4 Aug 2026positive

Standard Motor Products, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net sales of $501.6 million, with adjusted net sales up 6.7% to $526.7 million, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $1.40, up 8.6%. The company also reaffirmed its full-year guidance of low to mid-single digit sales growth and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% to 12%.

Why it matters — The results showed improved sales and earnings, a $64.2 million improvement in year-to-date operating cash flow, and a decline in net debt leverage to 2.5x, signaling stronger financial health.

3 Auto Replacement Stocks to Watch Amid Rising Repair Costs

Zacks Investment Research · 3 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Standard Motor Products (SMP) alongside GPC and DORM as auto replacement stocks to watch, citing rising EV repair complexity and tariff risks pressuring margins while an aging U.S. vehicle fleet supports demand for these companies.

Why it matters — SMP watchers would care because the article points to sustained replacement-part demand driven by an aging U.S. vehicle fleet, even as EV repair complexity and tariff risks create margin pressure for the sector.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SMP stock

What is the SMP stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 3 Wall Street analysts covering Standard Motor Products, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $48, with estimates ranging from $48 to $54. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SMP stock a buy right now?

Of the 3 analysts covering Standard Motor Products, Inc., 3 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Standard Motor Products, Inc. 91 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SMP?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Standard Motor Products, Inc. ranks 91 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (91 of 100).

Will SMP stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 3 analysts implies +24.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Standard Motor Products, Inc. 91 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SMP stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Standard Motor Products, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SMP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $48 to $54 over the next 12 months.

How has SMP stock performed over the past year?

Standard Motor Products, Inc. returned +6.5% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Standard Motor Products, Inc. do?

Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a motor vehicle parts company that manufactures and distributes replacement and custom-engineered components for the automotive market.

What is the latest news on SMP?

The most recent item we track (MarketBeat, 9 Aug 2026): "Standard Motor Products Q2 Earnings Call Highlights". Standard Motor Products reported second-quarter results featuring 6.7% consolidated sales growth, record adjusted EBITDA of $63.5 million, and improved operating cash flow. The company maintained its full-year outlook amid tariff changes, weather-related demand variability, and more difficult second-half comparisons.

Company

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.

CEO Mr. Eric Philip Sills · 5,700 employees · United States · https://www.smpcorp.com