Motorcar Parts of America, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and year ended March 31 – reflecting solid sales, gross profit and net income for both periods.
Fourth Quarter Highlights:
- Net sales increased 9.9 percent to $212.3 million.
- Gross profit increased 30.9 percent to $50.4 million.
- Gross margin increased to 23.7 percent from 19.9 percent.
- Operating income increased 29.4 percent to $21.1 million.
- Net income was $9.7 million compared with net loss of $722,000 in the prior year.
- Repurchased 286,136 shares for $3.0 million at an average share price of $10.48.
Positive Future Drivers:
- Awarded significant new business commitments and opportunities within a changing competitive landscape.
- Increasing utilization of brake-related capacity is expected to continue to support its margin accretion.
- Overall operating efficiencies are expected to result in continuing operating income improvement.
Three-Month Results
Net sales for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter increased $19.2 million, or 9.9 percent, to $212.3 million from $193.1 million in the prior year. Net sales for the quarter include $19.9 million of core revenue in connection with the realignment of inventory at certain customer distribution centers.
Gross profit for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter increased $11.9 million, or 30.9 percent, to $50.4 million from $38.5 million a year earlier. Gross margin for the same period was 23.7 percent compared with 19.9 percent a year earlier. Gross margin was impacted by non-cash expenses of 1.8 percent and one-time items of 0.3 percent as detailed in Exhibit 3. Excluding these non-cash and certain one-time cash items, gross margin increased to 25.8 percent.
Operating income for the fiscal fourth quarter was $21.1 million compared with $16.3 million in the prior year. Operating income was impacted by non-cash expenses of $6.7 million, partially offset by one-time net benefits of $3.3 million as detailed in Exhibit 6.
Interest expense for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter decreased by $2.3 million to $10.3 million from $12.5 million a year ago, reflecting lower utilization of accounts receivable discount programs and lower interest rates.
Net income for the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter was $9.7 million, or $0.42 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $722,000, or $0.04 per share, for the prior year. Net income was impacted by non-cash expenses of $4.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, and benefited from one-time items of $2.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, as detailed in Exhibit 1.
“Notwithstanding some head winds in fiscal 2026, including a large customer’s ordering activity, we ended the year with a strong quarter and with significant new business commitments and opportunities which will phase in throughout fiscal 2027,” said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
Joffe highlighted the company’s commitment to enhancing shareholder value. He reemphasized the company’s significant new business commitments and opportunities in North America, its focus on profitability and neutralizing working capital, and the benefits of a strong financial position.
After share repurchases of $11.4 million for fiscal 2026, the company’s revolver loan of $94.7 million less cash of $14.7 million at March 31, 2026, resulted in net bank debt of $80.0 million. The company has $22.1 million remaining to repurchase shares under its current authorized share repurchase program. For the three years ended March 31, 2026, the company generated cash from operating activities of approximately $103.8 million.
Twelve-Month Results
Net sales for fiscal 2026 increased $32.5 million, or 4.3 percent, to $789.8 million from $757.4 million in the prior year. Net sales for fiscal 2026 reflect $35 million of core revenue in connection with the realignment of inventory at certain customer distribution centers, and an approximately $30 million sales decrease to one of the company’s large customers.
Gross profit for fiscal 2026 was $159.9 million compared with $153.8 million a year earlier and gross margin for the twelve months was 20.2 percent compared with 20.3 percent a year earlier, impacted by items in Exhibit 4.
Operating income for fiscal 2026 was $65.8 million compared with $39.9 million in the prior year, reflecting the favorable foreign exchange impact of lease liabilities and forward contracts. Operating income was impacted by non-cash expenses of $11.6 million and the benefit of one-time items of $791,000 as detailed in Exhibit 6. Excluding these non-cash and certain one-time cash items, operating income was $76.6 million.
Interest expense decreased by $8.9 million for the twelve months to $46.7 million from $55.6 million a year ago, reflecting lower average outstanding balances under the company’s credit facility, lower utilization of accounts receivable discount programs and lower interest rates.
Net income for fiscal 2026 was $12.4 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $19.5 million, or $0.99 per share, a year ago. Net income was impacted by non-cash expenses of $7.8 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, and benefited from one-time cash items of $593,000, or $0.03 per diluted share, as detailed in Exhibit 2.
Share Repurchase
For fiscal 2026, the company repurchased 955,608 shares for $11.4 million at an average share price of $11.88. During the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter, the company repurchased 286,136 shares for $3.0 million at an average share price of $10.48 under its current authorization program.
The company anticipates further opportunities to build shareholder value through enhanced profitability and strong cash generation.
Fiscal 2027 Guidance
Motorcar Parts of America expects net sales for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 to increase between 7.5 percent to 10.2 percent year-over-year growth, reflecting the exclusion of certain non-recurring items including tariff pass-throughs due to the reduction of import tariffs, and non-recurring core revenue, representing net sales of between $780 million to $800 million. Current guidance includes new business commitments that are expected to ramp up in the second half of the fiscal year. The timing of the ramp-up is due to customers taking advantage of liquidated inventory purchased from a previous supplier. In addition, the company expects to add more than $100 million of additional annualized net sales by the end of fiscal 2027, which is not included in its guidance due to the uncertainty of the timing. In summary, the company expects annualized net sales to be more than $900 million by the end of fiscal 2027. Operating income is expected to be between $86 million and $91 million, representing between 12.3 percent and 18.8 percent year-over-year growth, and these estimates reflect the expected impact of tariffs enacted as of June 8, 2026, and do not include certain non-cash items and one-time expenses. The company estimates depreciation and amortization will be approximately $9 million. Based on the above, the company expects EBITDA to be between $95 million and $100 million.
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 June 8, 2026 through 8:59 p.m. Pacific time on June 15, 2026 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, 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.
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