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Motorcar Parts of America Reports Strong Fiscal Second Quarter Results

- Record Gross Profits with Continued Strong Cash Flow, Debt Reduction and Liquidity -

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) today reported results for its fiscal 2026 second quarter -- reflecting record sales and record gross profit for a fiscal second quarter with strong cash flow generation.

Key highlights for the quarter:

  • Net sales increased 6.4 percent to $221.5 million.
  • Gross profit increased 3.5 percent to a second quarter record of $42.7 million.
  • Generated $21.9 million of cash from operating activities and reduced net bank debt by $17.7 million to $56.7 million.
  • Repurchased 90,114 shares for $1.4 million at an average price of $15.41.

Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results

Net sales for the fiscal 2026 second quarter increased $13.3 million, or 6.4 percent, to $221.5 million from $208.2 million in the prior year. Net sales for the quarter reflect $14.8 million of core revenue in connection with the realignment of inventory at certain customer distribution centers offset by the timing of purchases by one of our largest customers.

Gross profit was a second quarter record of $42.7 million compared with $41.3 million a year earlier. Gross margin for the same period was 19.3 percent compared with 19.8 percent a year earlier -- impacted by non-cash expenses of $3.6 million, or 3.0 percent, and one-time cash expenses of $698,000, or 0.3 percent, as detailed in Exhibit 2.

Operating income for the fiscal 2026 second quarter increased 30.8 percent to $16.4 million from $12.5 million in the prior year.

Interest expense for the fiscal 2026 second quarter decreased by $1.5 million to $12.7 million from $14.2 million a year ago, reflecting lower average outstanding balances under the company’s credit facility and lower interest rates compared with a year ago.

Net loss for the fiscal 2026 second quarter was $2.1 million, or $0.11 per share, compared with a net loss of $3.0 million, or $0.15 per share, for the prior year. Net loss was impacted by non-cash expenses of $4.8 million, or $0.25 per share, and one-time cash expenses of $523,000, or $0.03 per share, as detailed in Exhibit 1.

“Results for the fiscal second quarter reflect continued success at leveraging the company’s prominent position within the non-discretionary automotive aftermarket and North American footprint,” said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president, and chief executive officer.

He noted favorable industry dynamics remain catalysts for automotive aftermarket growth -- which include an increasing number of vehicles on the road and an aging car parc climbing to a current 12.8 years in the United States.

“The company’s solid financial position, cash flow generation and continued net debt reduction should continue to enhance our competitive position and support opportunities in a rapidly changing industry environment,” Joffe said.

Joffe highlighted that the company generated cash of approximately $21.9 million from operating activities during the fiscal 2026 second quarter and reduced net bank debt by $17.7 million to $56.7 million from $74.4 million. He also highlighted that the company generated cash of approximately $31.9 million during the six-month period compared with $2.0 million for the prior year and reduced net bank debt by $24.6 million to $56.7 million from $81.4 million.

Six-Month Results

Net sales for the fiscal 2026 six-month period increased 31.8 million, or 8.4 percent, to a record $409.8 million from $378.1 million. Net sales for the six-month period reflect $14.8 million of core revenue in connection with the realignment of inventory at certain customer distribution centers offset by the timing of purchases by one of our largest customers.

Gross profit for the fiscal 2026 six-month period increased to a record $76.6 million from $70.5 million a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2026 six-month period was 18.7 percent compared with 18.6 percent a year earlier. Gross margin for the fiscal 2026 six-month period was impacted by non-cash expenses of $7.4 million, or 2.5 percent, and one-time cash expenses of $2.1 million, or 0.5 percent, as detailed in Exhibit 4.

Interest expense decreased by $3.1 million for the six months to $25.5 million from $28.6 million a year ago, reflecting lower average outstanding balances under the company’s credit facility and lower interest rates compared with a year ago.

Net income for the fiscal 2026 six-month period was $893,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, impacted by non-cash expenses of $3.5 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, and one-time cash expenses of $1.6 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $21.0 million, or $1.07 per share, a year ago, impacted by various items detailed in Exhibit 2.

Share Repurchase

During the fiscal 2026 second quarter, the company repurchased 90,114 shares for $1.4 million at an average share price of $15.41 under its current authorization program, supported by solid cash generation from operating activities. For the six-month period, the company repurchased 287,910 shares for $3.4 million at an average share price of $11.65.

The company anticipates further opportunities to build shareholder value through enhanced profitability and strong cash generation.

Use of Non-GAAP Measure

This press release includes the following non-GAAP measure – EBITDA, which is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as a measure of financial performance. The company believes this non-GAAP measure, when considered together with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to the company’s results of operations. However, this non-GAAP measure has significant limitations in that it does not reflect all the costs and other items associated with the operation of the company’s business as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company’s non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently and are therefore not comparable to similar measures by other companies. Therefore, investors should consider non-GAAP measures in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP. For a definition and reconciliation of EBITDA to net income, its corresponding GAAP measure, see the financial tables included in this press release. Also, refer to our Form 8-K to which this release is attached, and other filings we make with the SEC, for further information regarding this measure.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer, and David Lee, chief financial officer, will host an investor conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific time to discuss the company’s financial results and operations. The call will be open to all interested investors either through a live audio webcast at www.motorcarparts.com or live by calling (888) 440-5584 (domestic) or (646) 960-0457 (international). For those who are not available to listen to the live broadcast, the call will be archived on Motorcar Parts of America’s website www.motorcarparts.com. A telephone playback of the conference call will also be available from approximately 1:00 p.m. Pacific time on November 10, 2025 through 8:59 p.m. Pacific time on November 17, 2025 by calling (800) 770-2030 (domestic) or (609) 800-9909 (toll) and using access code: 1545314.

About Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer, and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel bearings and hub assemblies, brake calipers, brake pads, brake rotors, brake master cylinders, brake power boosters, turbochargers, and diagnostic testing equipment utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks, and heavy-duty applications. Its products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with facilities located in California, New York, Mexico, Malaysia, China and India, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia, and Canada. In addition, the company’s electrical vehicle subsidiary designs and manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance, and production of multiple components in the electric power train – providing simulation, emulation, and production applications for the electrification of both automotive and aerospace industries, including electric vehicle charging systems. Additional information is available at www.motorcarparts.com.

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for certain forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on the company’s current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the company. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the control of the company) and are subject to change based upon various factors. Reference is also made to the Risk Factors set forth in the company’s Form 10-K Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in June 2025 and in its Forms 10-Q filed with the SEC for additional risks and uncertainties facing the company. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as the result of new information, future events or otherwise.

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

 

September 30,

September 30,

 

2025

2024

2025

2024

 
Net sales

$

221,470,000

 

$

208,186,000

 

$

409,834,000

 

$

378,073,000

 

Cost of goods sold

 

178,743,000

 

 

166,909,000

 

 

333,190,000

 

 

307,622,000

 

Gross profit

 

42,727,000

 

 

41,277,000

 

 

76,644,000

 

 

70,451,000

 

Operating expenses:
General and administrative

 

17,086,000

 

 

15,052,000

 

 

29,766,000

 

 

31,722,000

 

Sales and marketing

 

6,811,000

 

 

5,834,000

 

 

13,021,000

 

 

11,283,000

 

Research and development

 

3,928,000

 

 

2,443,000

 

 

7,234,000

 

 

4,876,000

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

(1,469,000

)

 

5,428,000

 

 

(9,817,000

)

 

16,506,000

 

Total operating expenses

 

26,356,000

 

 

28,757,000

 

 

40,204,000

 

 

64,387,000

 

Operating income

 

16,371,000

 

 

12,520,000

 

 

36,440,000

 

 

6,064,000

 

Other expenses:
Interest expense, net

 

12,699,000

 

 

14,182,000

 

 

25,511,000

 

 

28,569,000

 

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

2,260,000

 

 

380,000

 

 

4,050,000

 

 

(2,200,000

)

Total other expenses

 

14,959,000

 

 

14,562,000

 

 

29,561,000

 

 

26,369,000

 

Income (loss) before income tax expense

 

1,412,000

 

 

(2,042,000

)

 

6,879,000

 

 

(20,305,000

)

Income tax expense

 

3,561,000

 

 

912,000

 

 

5,986,000

 

 

734,000

 

Net (loss) income

$

(2,149,000

)

$

(2,954,000

)

$

893,000

 

$

(21,039,000

)

Basic net (loss) income per share

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.15

)

$

0.05

 

$

(1.07

)

Diluted net (loss) income per share

$

(0.11

)

$

(0.15

)

$

0.04

 

$

(1.07

)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic

 

19,366,633

 

 

19,760,028

 

 

19,367,840

 

 

19,717,517

 

Diluted

 

19,366,633

 

 

19,760,028

 

 

20,194,954

 

 

19,717,517

 

 

MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2025

 

March 31, 2025

ASSETS

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents

$

15,710,000

$

9,429,000

Short-term investments

 

2,025,000

 

 

1,881,000

 

Accounts receivable — net

 

104,010,000

 

 

91,064,000

 

Inventory — net

 

372,590,000

 

 

359,669,000

 

Contract assets

 

30,306,000

 

 

29,606,000

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

22,091,000

 

 

19,822,000

 

Total current assets

 

546,732,000

 

 

511,471,000

 

Plant and equipment — net

 

32,292,000

 

 

31,990,000

 

Operating lease assets

 

67,208,000

 

 

66,603,000

 

Long-term deferred income taxes

 

5,897,000

 

 

4,569,000

 

Long-term contract assets

 

331,344,000

 

 

336,268,000

 

Goodwill and intangible assets — net

 

3,603,000

 

 

3,757,000

 

Other assets

 

2,892,000

 

 

2,978,000

 

TOTAL ASSETS

$

989,968,000

 

$

957,636,000

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

196,245,000

 

$

172,117,000

 

Customer finished goods returns accrual

 

38,058,000

 

 

34,411,000

 

Contract liabilities

 

52,588,000

 

 

38,158,000

 

Revolving loan

 

72,419,000

 

 

90,787,000

 

Other current liabilities

 

5,709,000

 

 

5,570,000

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

9,763,000

 

 

9,982,000

 

Total current liabilities

 

374,782,000

 

 

351,025,000

 

Convertible notes, related party

 

43,444,000

 

 

35,207,000

 

Long-term contract liabilities

 

243,582,000

 

 

241,404,000

 

Long-term deferred income taxes

 

640,000

 

 

362,000

 

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

61,031,000

 

 

65,308,000

 

Other liabilities

 

7,953,000

 

 

6,631,000

 

Total liabilities

 

731,432,000

 

 

699,937,000

 

Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock; par value $.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

-

 

 

-

 

Series A junior participating preferred stock; par value $.01 per share, 20,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

-

 

 

-

 

Common stock; par value $.01 per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 19,547,144 and 19,435,706 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2025 and March 31, 2025, respectively

 

195,000

 

 

194,000

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

232,182,000

 

 

234,413,000

 

Retained earnings

 

20,926,000

 

 

20,033,000

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

5,233,000

 

 

3,059,000

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

258,536,000

 

 

257,699,000

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

989,968,000

 

$

957,636,000

 

Additional Information and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), the company has included the following additional information and non-GAAP financial measures for the three and six months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024. Among other things, the company uses such additional information and non-GAAP adjusted financial measures in addition to and together with corresponding GAAP measures to help analyze the performance of its business.

The company believes this information helps provide a more complete understanding of the company's results of operations and the factors and trends affecting the company's business. However, this information should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, information contained in the company’s financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, the company’s non-GAAP measures may be calculated differently and are therefore not comparable to similar measures by other companies.

The company defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income is provided below along with information regarding such items.

Exhibit 1

Items Impacting Net Income for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

2025

 

2024

$

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

$

 

Per Diluted

Share

GAAP net loss

$

(2,149,000

)

$

(0.11

)

$

(2,954,000

)

$

(0.15

)

 
Non-cash items impacting net income
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,988,000

 

$

0.15

 

$

2,621,000

 

$

0.13

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

1,225,000

 

 

0.06

 

 

1,164,000

 

 

0.06

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

1,984,000

 

 

0.10

 

 

1,016,000

 

 

0.05

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

(1,469,000

)

 

(0.08

)

 

5,428,000

 

 

0.27

 

Gain due to realignment of inventory at customer distribution centers

 

(643,000

)

 

(0.03

)

 

-

 

 

-

 

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

2,260,000

 

 

0.12

 

 

380,000

 

 

0.02

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(1,586,000

)

 

(0.08

)

 

(2,652,000

)

 

(0.13

)

Total non-cash items impacting net income

$

4,759,000

 

$

0.25

 

$

7,957,000

 

$

0.40

 

 
Cash items impacting net income
New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other (b)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

1,498,000

 

 

0.08

 

Net tariff costs paid for products sold before price increases were effective

 

698,000

 

 

0.04

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(175,000

)

 

(0.01

)

 

(375,000

)

 

(0.02

)

Total cash items impacting net income

$

523,000

 

$

0.03

 

$

1,123,000

 

$

0.06

 

(a)

Tax effect is calculated by applying an income tax rate of 25.0% to items listed above; this rate may differ from the period's actual income tax rate.

(b)

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, consists of $1,298,000 impacting gross profit and $200,000 included in operating expenses.

Exhibit 2

Items Impacting Net Income for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

2025

 

2024

$

 

Per Diluted

Share

 

$

 

Per Diluted

Share

GAAP net income (loss)

$

893,000

 

$

0.04

 

$

(21,039,000

)

$

(1.07

)

 
Non-cash items impacting net income
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

5,835,000

 

$

0.29

 

$

5,349,000

 

$

0.27

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

2,251,000

 

 

0.11

 

 

1,558,000

 

 

0.08

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

2,930,000

 

 

0.15

 

 

2,016,000

 

 

0.10

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

(9,817,000

)

 

(0.49

)

 

16,506,000

 

 

0.84

 

Gain due to realignment of inventory at customer distribution centers

 

(643,000

)

 

(0.03

)

 

-

 

 

-

 

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

4,050,000

 

 

0.20

 

 

(2,200,000

)

 

(0.11

)

Tax effect (a)

 

(1,152,000

)

 

(0.06

)

 

(5,807,000

)

 

(0.29

)

Total non-cash items impacting net income

$

3,454,000

 

$

0.17

 

$

17,422,000

 

$

0.88

 

 
Cash items impacting net income
New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other (b)

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

4,438,000

 

 

0.23

 

Net tariff costs paid for products sold before price increases were effective

 

2,124,000

 

 

0.11

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

Tax effect (a)

 

(531,000

)

 

(0.03

)

 

(1,110,000

)

 

(0.06

)

Total cash items impacting net income

$

1,593,000

 

$

0.08

 

$

3,328,000

 

$

0.17

 

(a)

Tax effect is calculated by applying an income tax rate of 25.0% to items listed above; this rate may differ from the period's actual income tax rate.

(b)

For the six months ended September 30, 2024, consists of $1,298,000 impacting gross profit and $3,140,000 included in operating expenses.

Exhibit 3

Items Impacting Gross Profit for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

2025

 

2024

$

 

Gross

Margin

 

$

 

Gross

Margin

GAAP gross profit

$

42,727,000

 

19.3

%

$

41,277,000

 

19.8

%

 
Non-cash items impacting gross profit
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,988,000

 

1.3

%

$

2,621,000

1.3

%

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

1,225,000

 

0.6

%

 

1,164,000

 

0.6

%

Gain due to realignment of inventory at customer distribution centers (a)

 

(643,000

)

1.1

%

 

-

 

-

 

Total non-cash items impacting gross profit

$

3,570,000

 

3.0

%

$

3,785,000

 

1.8

%

 
Cash items impacting gross profit
New product line start-up costs and transition expenses

 

-

 

-

 

 

1,298,000

 

0.6

%

Net tariff costs paid for products sold before price increases were effective

 

698,000

 

0.3

%

 

-

 

-

 

Total cash items impacting gross profit

$

698,000

 

0.3

%

$

1,298,000

 

0.6

%

(a)

gross margin reflecting impact to net sales and cost of goods sold

Exhibit 4

Items Impacting Gross Profit for the Six Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

 

Six Months Ended September 30,

2025

 

2024

$

 

Gross

Margin

 

$

 

Gross

Margin

GAAP gross profit

$

76,644,000

 

18.7

%

$

70,451,000

 

18.6

%

 

Non-cash items impacting gross profit
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

5,835,000

 

1.4

%

$

5,349,000

 

1.4

%

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

2,251,000

 

0.5

%

 

1,558,000

 

0.4

%

Gain due to realignment of inventory at customer distribution centers (a)

 

(643,000

)

0.5

%

 

-

 

-

 

Total non-cash items impacting gross profit

$

7,443,000

 

2.5

%

$

6,907,000

 

1.8

%

 
Cash items impacting gross profit
New product line start-up costs and transition expenses

 

-

 

-

 

 

1,298,000

 

0.3

%

Net tariff costs paid for products sold before price increases were effective

 

2,124,000

 

0.5

%

 

-

 

-

 

Total cash items impacting gross profit

$

2,124,000

 

0.5

%

$

1,298,000

 

0.3

%

(a) gross margin reflecting impact to net sales and cost of goods sold

Exhibit 5

Items Impacting EBITDA for the Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2025 and 2024

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2025

 

2024

 

2025

 

2024

GAAP net (loss) income

$

(2,149,000

)

$

(2,954,000

)

$

893,000

 

$

(21,039,000

)

Interest expense, net

 

12,699,000

 

 

14,182,000

 

 

25,511,000

 

 

28,569,000

 

Income tax expense

 

3,561,000

 

 

912,000

 

 

5,986,000

 

 

734,000

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,373,000

 

 

2,601,000

 

 

4,822,000

 

 

5,330,000

 

EBITDA

$

16,484,000

 

$

14,741,000

 

$

37,212,000

 

$

13,594,000

 

 
Non-cash items impacting EBITDA
Core and finished goods premium amortization

$

2,988,000

 

$

2,621,000

 

$

5,835,000

 

$

5,349,000

 

Revaluation - cores on customers' shelves

 

1,225,000

 

 

1,164,000

 

 

2,251,000

 

 

1,558,000

 

Share-based compensation expenses

 

1,984,000

 

 

1,016,000

 

 

2,930,000

 

 

2,016,000

 

Foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts

 

(1,469,000

)

 

5,428,000

 

 

(9,817,000

)

 

16,506,000

 

Gain due to realignment of inventory at customer distribution centers

 

(643,000

)

 

-

 

 

(643,000

)

 

-

 

Change in fair value of compound net derivative liability

 

2,260,000

 

 

380,000

 

 

4,050,000

 

 

(2,200,000

)

Total non-cash items impacting EBITDA

$

6,345,000

 

$

10,609,000

 

$

4,606,000

 

$

23,229,000

 

 
Cash items impacting EBITDA
New product line start-up costs and transition expenses, and severance and other

 

-

 

 

1,498,000

 

 

-

 

 

4,438,000

 

Net tariff costs paid for products sold before price increases were effective

 

698,000

 

 

-

 

 

2,124,000

 

 

-

 

Total cash items impacting EBITDA

$

698,000

 

$

1,498,000

 

$

2,124,000

 

$

4,438,000

 

 

Contacts

Gary S. Maier

Vice President, Corporate Communications & IR

(310) 972-5124

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