2 Auto Replacement Stocks to Watch Amid Slower New Car Sales
LKQ and SMP stand out as vehicle aging and affordability pressures support steady replacement demand in the auto parts space.
SMP - Standard Motor Products, Inc.
LKQ and SMP stand out as vehicle aging and affordability pressures support steady replacement demand in the auto parts space.
Standard Motor beats Q1 estimates as sales rise 9.1% on broad-based aftermarket growth, while margins improve and 2026 guidance has stayed intact.
Mr. James Burke will step down as Chief Operating Officer and assume the role of Executive Advisor. He will remain a member of the Board of Directors.
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Standard Motor Products (SMP) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.82 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.73 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago.
Strong first quarter net sales of $451.2 million up, 9.1% from last year, with increases in all segments Adjusted Q1 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.82 and adjusted EBITDA of $44.5 million vs.$0.81 and $42.8 million last year, respectively Reaffirming full-year guidance of low to mid-single digit sales growth and adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% - 12% NEW YORK, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, reported today its consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
NEW YORK, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), a leading automotive parts manufacturer and distributor, is scheduled to report its earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026, before the market opens on April 30, 2026. Conference Call Standard Motor Products, Inc. will hold a conference call at 11:00 AM, Eastern Time, on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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Standard Motor Products (SMP) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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SMP, USNZY and CMCO made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on April 14th, 2026.
USAC, SMP and SHEL made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 14th, 2026.
JPMorgan Chase and Co. lifted its stake in shares of Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP) by 405.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 50,990 shares of the auto parts company's stock after acquiring an additional 40,898
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
SG Americas Securities LLC raised its holdings in shares of Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP) by 850.8% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 84,194 shares of the auto parts company's stock after purchasing an additional 75,339 shares
NEW YORK, April 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is pleased to announce that it released more than 500 new part numbers in Q1 of 2026. This includes new applications from SMP's Vehicle Control and Temperature Control divisions for late-model import and domestic vehicles.
Standard Motor Products remains a 'buy' due to compelling valuation and consistent revenue growth, both organic and acquisition-driven. SMP's acquisition of Nissens Automotive significantly boosted 2025 revenue and operating income, with cross-selling opportunities now emerging between North America and Europe. Despite some profit softness and macro risks, SMP's shares are the cheapest among peers, offering downside protection amid potential industry headwinds.
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. This along with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in raising earnings estimates could lead to a trend reversal for the stock.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.