STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, INC. 8-K

What Happened
On February 26, 2026, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) issued and furnished a press release announcing its financial results for the three months and the year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached to the Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1. The company noted that the press release is furnished (not “filed”) under the Exchange Act and therefore is not subject to Section 18 liability or automatically incorporated by reference into other filings.

Key Details

• Date filed: February 26, 2026.
• Reporting periods: three months and year ended December 31, 2025 (Q4 and full-year 2025 results).
• Exhibit: 99.1 — press release announcing the results; Exhibit 104 — Inline XBRL cover page tags.
• Form 8-K signed by Nathan R. Iles, Chief Financial Officer.

Why It Matters
This 8-K notifies investors that SMP has released its quarterly and full-year financial results; the press release will contain the specific earnings, revenue, margins and any commentary management provided. Because the release is furnished rather than filed, it carries different legal treatment under the Exchange Act. Retail investors should read the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and any subsequent SEC filings (e.g., 10-K) for the detailed financial figures and context needed to assess the company’s performance.