SMP Dividend History & Analysis | 3.7% Yield

SMP has a dividend yield of 3.7% and paid 1.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.70%
Payout Ratio 35.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.53%
Consistency Lifetime 90.6%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.25%
Payout FCF 59.5%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 63.34%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 47.1%
Total Return 5y: 15.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Parts & Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SFQ 910 M 5.24% 8.44%
ML 26,474 M 4.11% 5.59%
ALV 9,711 M 2.85% 3.76%
JST 1,102 M 2.82% 3.66%
PHIN 2,769 M 2.14% 3.97%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PHIN 2,769 M 47.0% 100%
SFQ 910 M 34.4% 51.3%
JST 1,102 M 14.6% 77.8%
ALV 9,711 M 13.5% 94.8%
FR 3,593 M 8.78% 82.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Automotive Parts & Equipment

ALV
Autoliv
 2.85% Yield
LCII
LCI Industries
 4.59% Yield

SMP Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-12-01 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.82%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.79%
2025-05-15 2025-05-15 2025-06-02 Quarterly 0.31 0% 1.05%
2025-02-14 2025-02-14 2025-03-03 Quarterly 0.31 6.9% 1%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.86%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.95%
2024-05-14 2024-05-15 2024-06-03 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.89%
2024-02-14 2024-02-15 2024-03-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.72%
2023-11-14 2023-11-15 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.81%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.79%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.8%
2023-02-14 2023-02-15 2023-03-01 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.72%
2022-11-14 2022-11-15 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.68%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.69%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.7%
2022-02-14 2022-02-15 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.27 8% 0.57%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.47%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.56%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-06-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.54%
2021-02-12 2021-02-16 2021-03-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.59%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-03-02 Quarterly 0.25 8.7% N/A
2019-11-14 2019-11-15 2019-12-02 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-08-14 2019-08-15 2019-09-03 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-05-14 2019-05-15 2019-06-03 Quarterly 0.23 0% N/A
2019-02-14 2019-02-15 2019-03-01 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% N/A
2018-11-14 2018-11-15 2018-12-03 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-08-14 2018-08-15 2018-09-04 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-05-14 2018-05-15 2018-06-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-02-14 2018-02-15 2018-03-01 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% N/A
2017-11-14 2017-11-15 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-08-11 2017-08-15 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-05-11 2017-05-15 2017-06-01 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2017-02-13 2017-02-15 2017-03-01 Quarterly 0.19 11.8% N/A
2016-11-10 2016-11-15 2016-12-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-08-11 2016-08-15 2016-09-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-06-01 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2016-02-11 2016-02-16 2016-03-01 Quarterly 0.17 13.3% N/A
2015-11-12 2015-11-16 2015-12-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-09-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-06-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2015-02-12 2015-02-17 2015-03-02 Quarterly 0.15 15.4% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-12-01 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-09-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-05-13 2014-05-15 2014-06-02 Quarterly 0.13 0% N/A
2014-02-13 2014-02-18 2014-03-03 Quarterly 0.13 18.2% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-08-15 2013-08-19 2013-09-03 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-05-13 2013-05-15 2013-06-03 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A
2013-02-13 2013-02-15 2013-03-01 Quarterly 0.11 0% N/A

SMP Dividend FAQ

Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE:SMP) designs, manufactures, and distributes a broad portfolio of replacement automotive parts for both passenger and commercial vehicles. The business is organized into four reporting segments-Vehicle Control, Temperature Control, Nissens Automotive, and Engineered Solutions-covering ignition and fuel-delivery systems, sensors and electronic switches, thermal-management components, and related hardware for a range of end-markets from aftermarket retailers to OEM service-part manufacturers.

What is the Dividend Yield of SMP?

As of February 2026, SMP`s dividend yield is 3.70%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.24 USD by the current share price of 44.13.

Does SMP pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SMP paid a dividend of 1.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-14 and the payout was 0.31 USD.

How often does SMP pay dividends?

SMP pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SMP has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-14.

SMP dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SMP for the next 4 payments are between 0.317 (+2.3%) and 0.325 (+4.8%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SMP pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Standard Motor Products (SMP) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SMP?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Standard Motor Products (SMP) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SMP?

SMP's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.53% per year.
Strong growth: SMP's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SMP?

SMP's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.25%. If you bought SMP's shares at 38.11 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SMP?

SMP Payout Consistency is 90.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Standard Motor Products has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SMP have a good Dividend Yield?

SMP`s 3.70% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SMP?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SMP is 35.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SMP?

SMP`s Overall Dividend Rating is 63.34%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SMP Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SMP's Outstanding Shares?

Standard Motor Products's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.58% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SMP ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Dec 2, 1983 with a ratio of 5:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 13,163,000
1986 13,195,000 +0.24%
1987 13,202,000 +0.05%
1988 13,079,000 -0.93%
1989 13,333,300 +1.94%
1990 12,500,000 -6.25%
1991 12,666,700 +1.33%
1992 12,727,300 +0.48%
1993 13,255,800 +4.15%
1994 13,000,000 -1.93%
1995 13,030,300 +0.23%
1996 12,857,100 -1.33%
1997 13,500,000 +5%
1998 12,857,100 -4.76%
1999 12,409,500 -3.48%
2000 11,714,300 -5.6%
2001 11,827,600 +0.97%
2002 11,972,900 +1.23%
2003 19,233,500 +60.64%
2004 19,440,400 +1.08%
2005 18,192,800 -6.42%
2006 18,451,700 +1.42%
2007 18,307,700 -0.78%
2008 18,596,200 +1.58%
2009 22,414,300 +20.53%
2010 22,706,500 +1.3%
2011 22,867,500 +0.71%
2012 23,075,600 +0.91%
2013 23,366,600 +1.26%
2014 23,256,500 -0.47%
2015 23,001,200 -1.1%
2016 23,201,500 +0.87%
2017 23,045,600 -0.67%
2018 22,941,300 -0.45%
2019 22,882,200 -0.26%
2020 22,855,500 -0.12%
2021 22,485,000 -1.62%
2022 22,030,300 -2.02%
2023 22,310,100 +1.27%
2024 22,286,600 -0.11%
2025 22,571,300 +1.28%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-04 02:39