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Jun 30, 2023
MPA Q1 2024 Earnings Report
MPA's financial performance was impacted by timing of orders and higher interest rates.
Key Takeaways
Motorcar Parts of America reported a decrease in net sales and a net loss for the fiscal first quarter of 2024, impacted by higher interest rates and product mix changes. The company expects price increases to enhance net income throughout the fiscal year and anticipates strong operating cash flow for the fiscal year.
Net sales decreased to $159.7 million compared to $164.0 million in the prior year, primarily due to timing of orders.
Net loss was $1.4 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to a net loss of $175,000, or $0.01 per share, a year ago, due to sharply higher interest rates.
Gross profit decreased to $26.6 million from $30.3 million a year earlier, with gross margin at 16.6 percent compared to 18.5 percent a year earlier.
The company expects margin improvement as price increases are realized, sales volume increases, and operational efficiencies are achieved.
Forward Guidance
The company anticipates sales volume to gain momentum, margin improvement through price increases and operating efficiencies and enhanced cash flow from working capital initiatives.
Positive Outlook
- Sales volume is continuing to gain momentum.
- Ordering activity is strong.
- Extreme heat and strong industry fundamentals will enhance product demand.
- Price increases.
- Operating efficiencies.
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