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Standard Motor Products targets 11% to 12% adjusted EBITDA margin for 2026

NEW YORK, Aug. 4. Standard Motor Products disclosed a 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 11% to 12%, the company said, while setting a leverage ratio target of 2x by year-end. The paired disclosures give investors two concrete benchmarks to track through December.

By Corinne Ashford2 min read
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Key takeaways

  • Standard Motor Products set a 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 11% to 12%.
  • The company set a leverage ratio target of 2x by year-end 2026.
  • Adjusted EBITDA excludes interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other non-recurring items to reflect ongoing operations.
  • The company did not provide specific revenue or net earnings figures alongside the margin target.
  • The disclosure was made on Aug. 4 from New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 4. Standard Motor Products disclosed a 2026 adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 11% to 12%, the company said, while setting a leverage ratio target of 2x by year-end. The paired disclosures give investors two concrete benchmarks to track through December.

Margin guidance

The 11% to 12% adjusted EBITDA margin band defines the company's expected range for operating profitability on a full-year basis. Standard Motor Products issued the figure as forward guidance. Adjusted EBITDA excludes interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and other non-recurring items to reflect ongoing operations. The company provided no specific revenue or net earnings figures alongside the margin target.

Balance sheet commitment

Standard Motor Products also set a leverage ratio of 2x as its year-end objective. That ratio measures debt against a form of operating earnings. The company disclosed the goal without specifying its current leverage level or the actions planned to reach the threshold before December 31.

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Frequently asked

What is Standard Motor Products' adjusted EBITDA margin target for 2026?

The company disclosed an adjusted EBITDA margin outlook of 11% to 12% for full-year 2026.

What leverage ratio is the company targeting?

Standard Motor Products set a leverage ratio target of 2x by year-end, measuring debt against a form of operating earnings.

Did the company disclose revenue or earnings figures?

No, the company provided no specific revenue or net earnings figures alongside the margin target.

Did the company say how it will reach the 2x leverage goal?

No, it disclosed the goal without specifying its current leverage level or the actions planned to reach the threshold before December 31.