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Jun 30
MPA Q1 2026 Earnings Report
Motorcar Parts of America reported record sales and gross profit with solid cash flow generation for its fiscal first quarter.
Key Takeaways
Motorcar Parts of America achieved record sales and gross profit in its fiscal first quarter of 2026, with net sales increasing by 10.9% to $188.4 million and gross profit rising by 16.3% to $33.9 million. The company also significantly improved its operating income to $20.1 million from a loss in the prior year and generated $10.0 million in cash from operating activities.
Net sales reached a first-quarter record of $188.4 million, marking a 10.9% increase year-over-year.
Gross profit hit a first-quarter record of $33.9 million, up 16.3% from the previous year.
Operating income improved significantly to $20.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $6.5 million in the prior year.
The company generated $10.0 million in cash from operating activities and reduced net bank debt by $7.0 million.
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Forward Guidance
Motorcar Parts of America has increased its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to between $800 million and $820 million, representing 5.6% to 8.3% year-over-year growth. The company reaffirmed its operating income guidance range of $86 million to $91 million, reflecting 4.3% to 10.4% year-over-year growth.
Positive Outlook
- Increased fiscal 2026 sales guidance reflects a strong start to the fiscal year.
- New sales guidance of $800 million to $820 million indicates significant year-over-year growth (5.6% to 8.3%).
- Reaffirmed operating income guidance of $86 million to $91 million shows confidence in profitability.
- Operating income guidance represents healthy year-over-year growth (4.3% to 10.4%).
- Guidance incorporates the positive impact of tariff passthroughs and cost mitigation measures.
Challenges Ahead
- Estimates reflect expected impact of tariffs enacted as of August 11, 2025, implying potential sensitivity to future tariff changes.
- Guidance does not include certain non-cash items and one-time expenses, which could affect reported GAAP results.
- Reliance on Chinese suppliers, though reduced, still represents less than 25% of parts and components, posing a potential risk if global economic events related to tariffs worsen.
- No specific negative points were explicitly stated in the forward guidance section beyond the exclusions and assumptions.
- The guidance is an estimate and subject to various factors and uncertainties, as noted in the safe harbor statement.