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Standard Motor Products (SMP)
Long Island City, NY-based Standard Motor Products Inc. was founded in 1919. It is one of the leading manufacturers, distributors and marketers of premium automotive replacement parts for engine management and temperature control systems. From February 2025, the company started reporting results in four segments — Vehicle Control, Temperature Control Engineered Solutions and Nissens Automotive.
SMP sits at a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 11% and 16.6% year-over-year, respectively.
One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.09 to $3.52 per share. SMP also boasts an average earnings surprise of 20.7%.
Looking at cash flow, Standard Motor Products is expected to report cash flow growth of 10.1% this year; SMP has generated cash flow growth of 1.4% over the past three to five years.
Investors should take the time to consider SMP for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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