Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.21
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.1%
Payout Ratio
66.0%
Watch
Dividend Streak
5 years
SMP Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.0% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.1% and trend is rising.
SMP Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.1%
Trailing DPS$1.21
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.0%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout68.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR19.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.1%
1Y Total Return44.7%
5Y Total Return-5.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$9,47010Y ago$12,98620Y ago$59,682
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SMP Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
SMP Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Standard Motor Products, Inc. distributes 66.0% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 68.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SMP has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 19.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SMP returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.1% dividend yield, 3.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -5.3%, with dividends contributing 12.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,986 today.
SMP Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.80
Avg/Payment$0.2900
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3300 | — | 3.34% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.3300 | ↑ +6.5% | 2.84% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 3.32% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 3.19% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.3100 | — | 4.06% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.3100 | ↑ +6.9% | 3.84% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.50% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2900 | — | 3.83% | Sep 3, 2024 |
SMP Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.1%
#1 of 5
Safety
Watch
66.0% payout
Streak
5Y
19.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.1%
#5 of 5
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GNTXSMP Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.66 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2025 | $1.24 | 6.9% | 4 | $1.84 | 67.4% | 1.48x | 3.1% |
| 2024 | $1.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.41 | 48.1% | 2.08x | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 7.4% | 4 | $2.85 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 2.9% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | 8.0% | 4 | $3.30 | 32.7% | 3.05x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 100.0% | 4 | $4.02 | 24.9% | 4.02x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.50 | -45.7% | 2 | $2.51 | 19.9% | 5.03x | 1.2% |
| 2019 | $0.92 | 9.5% | 4 | $2.54 | 36.2% | 2.76x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 10.5% | 4 | $1.88 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 2.1% |
| 2017 | $0.76 | 11.8% | 4 | $1.64 | 46.4% | 2.15x | 1.9% |
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Start ComparisonSMP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SMP stock.
How much dividend does SMP pay per share?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.21 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SMP's next ex-dividend date?
SMP's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SMP typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SMP's dividend safe?
SMP's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.0% and FCF payout ratio of +68.2%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SMP a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +19.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SMP pay dividends?
Standard Motor Products, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.21 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SMP grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SMP five years ago would be worth approximately $9,470 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SMP's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SMP's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.