Motorcar Parts 2026 Q1 Earnings Record Net Income Surges 116.8%

Motorcar Parts reported strong Q1 2026 earnings, with revenue rising 10.9% year-over-year and net income turning positive. The company raised its full-year sales guidance and reaffirmed operating income forecasts.

Revenue for Motorcar Parts in Q1 2026 grew to $188.36 million, a 10.9% increase compared to the prior-year period. The performance was driven primarily by the rotating electrical products segment, which accounted for the largest share at $124.32 million. Brake-related products also contributed significantly, generating $43.32 million in revenue. Wheel hub products brought in $11.30 million, while the remaining $9.42 million came from other product lines. Collectively, the results reflected strong demand for essential automotive components, particularly in key categories driving the overall growth.

The company returned to profitability, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.16 compared to a loss of $0.92 in the same period last year. Similarly, net income reached $3.04 million, a dramatic turnaround from a net loss of $18.09 million a year ago. This marks a highly positive shift in the company’s financial performance.

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CEO Selwyn H. Joffe highlighted a solid start to fiscal 2026, driven by strong demand for essential automotive parts, especially in the rotating electrical and brake categories. He attributed the company’s performance to the aging U.S. vehicle fleet and increased vehicle miles driven, which are boosting replacement demand. Joffe emphasized the company’s strategic positioning with a modern North American operational and distribution network, which supports market expansion and margin improvements. The company is also leveraging its USMCA compliance as a competitive advantage to mitigate tariffs and drive cost efficiencies.

The company raised its fiscal 2026 sales guidance to a range of $800 million to $820 million, reflecting 5.6% to 8.3% year-over-year growth. The updated forecast includes the impact of tariff pass-throughs and strong organic growth. Operating income guidance was reaffirmed at $86 million to $91 million, indicating 4.3% to 10.4% growth, supported by ongoing cost-reduction efforts and tariff mitigation strategies. This guidance excludes non-cash items and one-time expenses.

No major M&A activity or C-level executive changes were reported for Motorcar Parts in the three weeks following the August 11, 2025, earnings release. Additionally, there were no significant dividend or stock buyback announcements. The company's focus remains on operational efficiency, geographic expansion, and leveraging its strategic advantages in the automotive parts market to drive long-term growth.