Standard Motor Products
SMP
About: Standard Motor Products Inc is a manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive parts used in the maintenance, service, and repair of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. It operates into four business segments namely Engineered Solutions, Vehicle Control, Nissens Automotive, and Temperature Control. The company focuses on the original equipment and original equipment services markets, with a product lineup of replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission, and fuel systems, as well as temperature-control products. The company operates majorly in the United States, with additional sales in Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
Employees: 5,600
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
24% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $438M [Q1] → $542M (+$104M) [Q2]
20% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 50
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 1 (+0) [Q2]
0.11% less ownership
Funds ownership: 80.38% [Q1] → 80.28% (-0.11%) [Q2]
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 164 [Q1] → 158 (-6) [Q2]
10% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 26 | Existing positions closed: 29
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about SMP published over the past 30 days
