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Motorcar Parts of America Inc.: Q2 FY2027 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2027, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Net sales fell on delayed orders: Net sales were $169.2 million against $221.5 million. Of the decline, $14.8 million was prior-year core revenue from inventory realignment; the remaining $37.5 million reflects delayed orders and lower tariff pass-throughs. Source
  • Full-year net sales estimate lowered: Fiscal 2027 net sales are now estimated at $715 million to $740 million, from $780 million to $800 million, reflecting delayed customer orders for existing and new business awards. Source
  • Operating income estimate set: Fiscal 2027 operating income is estimated at $37 million to $44 million, including about $30 million of non-cash expenses and about $5 million of heavy-duty relocation transition expenses. Source
  • About $60 million in new awards: Management said the company secured approximately $60 million of annualized new business from existing and new customers, with initial shipments begun and most awards launching later this fiscal year. Source
  • Confidence despite industry softness: Management said it remains confident in the underlying aftermarket despite some industry softness. Source
  • Centric relaunch not in estimates: Potential sales from the Centric Parts brand relaunch are not included in current growth estimates. Source
  • Gross margin rose on tariff refunds: Gross margin was 24.2% against 19.3%. Non-cash items reduced it by 2.8 points, while one-time items added a net 5.7 points, including $11.1 million of IEEPA tariff refunds. Source
  • Revolver borrowings rose to $126.6M: At September 30, 2026, revolver borrowings were $126.6 million and cash was $20.8 million, against $118.8 million and $19.1 million at June 30, 2026. Source

“Although our second-quarter results reflect delayed customer orders and some industry softness, we remain confident in the underlying aftermarket”

Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Net sales SourceFiscal 2027 (year ending March 31, 2027)$715 million to $740 millionLowered from $780 million to $800 million
Operating income SourceFiscal 2027 (year ending March 31, 2027)$37 million to $44 million
Non-cash expenses within operating income SourceFiscal 2027approximately $30 million
Heavy-duty relocation transition expenses SourceFiscal 2027approximately $5 million
Depreciation and amortization SourceFiscal 2027 and six months ending March 31, 2027 (about $5 million)approximately $9 million
Net sales SourceSix months ending March 31, 2027$378 million to $403 million
Net sales growth excluding core revenue SourceSix months ending March 31, 20275.0 percent to 11.9 percent increase
Operating income SourceSix months ending March 31, 2027$23 million to $30 million

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 net sales guidance lowered to $715 million to $740 million from $780 million to $800 million. Source
  • New: Approximately $60 million of annualized new business awards received from existing and new customers. Source
  • New: Heavy-duty program relocation to Mexico completed; the prior release described the Canadian heavy-duty relocation as planned. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Net sales fell on delayed orders: Net sales were $169.2 million against $221.5 million. Of the decline, $14.8 million was prior-year core revenue from inventory realignment; the remaining $37.5 million reflects delayed orders and lower tariff pass-throughs. Source
  • Net income positive, diluted loss: The company reported basic net income of $0.07 per share and a diluted net loss of $0.03 per share, against a prior-year net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.11 per share. Source
  • Operating income fell to $10.0 million: Operating income was $10.0 million against $16.4 million a year earlier. It absorbed $11.2 million of non-cash expenses and received a net $9.1 million benefit from one-time items. Source
  • Six-month results below prior year: Six-month net sales were $337.2 million against $409.8 million. The six-month net loss was $12.1 million, or $0.64 per share, against net income of $893,000 a year earlier. Source

Revised fiscal 2027 guidance

  • Full-year net sales estimate lowered: Fiscal 2027 net sales are now estimated at $715 million to $740 million, from $780 million to $800 million, reflecting delayed customer orders for existing and new business awards. Source
  • Operating income estimate set: Fiscal 2027 operating income is estimated at $37 million to $44 million, including about $30 million of non-cash expenses and about $5 million of heavy-duty relocation transition expenses. Source
  • Six-month sales estimate near prior year: Six-month net sales are estimated at $378 million to $403 million, a 0.5 percent decline to a 6.1 percent increase on the prior-year $380.0 million, which included $19.9 million of core revenue. Source
  • Growth excluding core revenue: Excluding the $19.9 million prior-year core revenue, six-month net sales are estimated to rise 5.0 to 11.9 percent. Six-month operating income is estimated at $23 million to $30 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization estimate: Depreciation and amortization is estimated at about $9 million for fiscal 2027, with about $5 million for the six months ending March 31, 2027. Source

“This changing competitive landscape has created meaningful opportunities for Motorcar Parts of America to expand its presence in the braking business.”

Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Awards, launches and demand

  • About $60 million in new awards: Management said the company secured approximately $60 million of annualized new business from existing and new customers, with initial shipments begun and most awards launching later this fiscal year. Source
  • Target of $25 million more awards: Management is targeting approximately $25 million of additional annualized new business by fiscal year end. Source
  • Remaining awards launch in second half: Management expects the remaining awards to launch during the second half of fiscal 2027, adding sales as they ramp up. Source
  • Confidence despite industry softness: Management said it remains confident in the underlying aftermarket despite some industry softness. Source
  • First Brands liquidation shifted order timing: The company said it benefitted from the First Brands bankruptcy, while customers liquidating inventory bought from First Brands temporarily affected the timing of certain new orders. Source

Segments, regions and brake business

  • Mexico and Canada customer expansion: Management said large customers are expanding operations in Mexico and Canada, which it expects to add sales through existing customers. Source
  • Heavy-duty production moved to Mexico: The heavy-duty program relocation into existing Mexico facilities is complete, with management expecting lower manufacturing costs and stronger competitiveness. Source
  • Diagnostic equipment program expanding: The rotating electrical diagnostic testing equipment program continues to expand with major aftermarket customers in North America and internationally. Source
  • Centric relaunch not in estimates: Potential sales from the Centric Parts brand relaunch are not included in current growth estimates. Source
  • Brake capacity may lift margin: Management cited margin improvement from higher utilization of existing brake-related manufacturing capacity. Source

“we are now starting to see the benefits and we are well positioned for additional business, including the relaunch of Centric Parts”

Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer

Gross margin, costs and tariffs

  • Gross margin rose on tariff refunds: Gross margin was 24.2% against 19.3%. Non-cash items reduced it by 2.8 points, while one-time items added a net 5.7 points, including $11.1 million of IEEPA tariff refunds. Source
  • Currency reduced gross margin: Unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations reduced gross margin by about $2.4 million, or 1.4 percentage points, in the quarter. Source
  • Gross profit near prior-year level: Gross profit was $40.9 million against $42.7 million a year earlier. Source
  • Interest expense eased: Interest expense was $11.3 million against $12.7 million, which the company attributed to lower utilization of accounts receivable discount programs. Source

Cash, debt and share repurchases

  • Revolver borrowings rose to $126.6M: At September 30, 2026, revolver borrowings were $126.6 million and cash was $20.8 million, against $118.8 million and $19.1 million at June 30, 2026. Source
  • Revolver availability plus cash: Revolver availability plus cash was approximately $104.8 million at September 30, 2026. Source
  • About $20.1 million left on buyback: About $20.1 million remained available under the share repurchase program at September 30, 2026, the same amount reported in the prior release. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • Remaining awards launch: Remaining awards expected to launch during the second half of fiscal 2027. Source
  • Additional $25 million awards targeted: Targeting approximately $25 million of additional annualized new business by fiscal year end. Source
  • Centric Parts relaunch: Management said the company is well positioned for additional business, including the Centric Parts relaunch. Source

Risks management discussed

  • Demand: Full-year estimate depends on timing of delayed customer orders for existing and new business awards. Source
  • Demand: Customer liquidation of First Brands inventory has temporarily affected the timing of certain new orders. Source
  • External: Lower tariff pass-throughs reduced net sales, which management cited alongside delayed orders. Source
  • Operational: Heavy-duty relocation to Mexico carries about $5 million of estimated transition expenses in fiscal 2027. Source

Other quarters

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