PRTSMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

CarParts.com shows expanding operational losses alongside strategic positioning changes and significant capital expenditure reduction.

The company is experiencing deteriorating profitability with both net losses and operating losses expanding meaningfully year-over-year, signaling operational challenges. However, the substantial reduction in capital expenditures suggests management is taking steps to preserve cash and focus on core operations during this difficult period.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CarParts.com's financial position weakened with expanding losses and declining stockholders' equity, though the company reduced current liabilities and significantly cut capital expenditures from $20.6M to $8.0M. Total assets declined modestly while accounts receivable grew slightly, suggesting stable customer activity despite operational headwinds. The sharp reduction in capital spending appears to be a deliberate cash preservation strategy as the company works through profitability challenges.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Capital Expenditure
Cash Flow
-61.3%
$20.6M$8.0M

Capex reduced 61.3% — investment cycle winding down or capital discipline; may improve near-term free cash flow.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
-37.2%
$85.2M$53.5M

Equity declined sharply — large losses, buybacks, or write-downs reducing book value significantly.

Net Income
P&L
-24.2%
-$40.6M-$50.4M

Net income declined 24.2% — review whether driven by operations, interest costs, or non-recurring items.

Operating Income
P&L
-20.3%
-$40.6M-$48.9M

Operating profitability softening — costs rising faster than revenue, watch for margin recovery plan.

Accounts Receivable
Balance Sheet
+15.8%
$6.1M$7.1M

Receivables grew 15.8% — monitor days sales outstanding for collection efficiency.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
-12.2%
$210.6M$184.9M

Total assets contracted 12.2% — asset sales, write-downs, or balance sheet optimization underway.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-10.2%
$90.4M$81.2M

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-03-05
PRIOR — 2025-03-26
ADDED
As of February 26, 2026, there were 70,477,662 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
is a technology-enabled eCommerce company dedicated to simplifying how drivers and professional customers shop for aftermarket automotive parts and accessories.
With over 30 years of operating history, CarParts.com serves as a one-stop destination for vehicle repair, upgrade, and maintenance needs, delivering a seamless digital shopping experience guided by its mission of Empowering Drivers Along Their Journey.
We sell aftermarket automotive products to individual consumers and business customers through our owned digital channels, including our flagship website, www.carparts.com , our mobile app, and our wholesale platform, as well as through select third-party online marketplaces, including eBay and Amazon.
Our easy-to-use, mobile-friendly website and mobile app provide customers with access to more than 1.5 million products.
CarParts.com also supports professional customers through its wholesale platform, www.carpartswholesale.com, which is designed to meet the needs of repair shops and installers.
CarParts.com was incorporated in California in 1995 as an aftermarket automotive parts distributor under the name U.S.
In July 2020, we rebranded as CarParts.com and consolidated its web presence into a single eCommerce destination.
In the third quarter of 2023, we launched its mobile app on both iOS and Android, enabling customers to shop conveniently from their phones.
We continue to invest in modern technology, data, and design to power its digital platforms and improve ease of use across channels.
REMOVED
As of March 18, 2025, there were 58,295,060 shares of the registrant s common stock outstanding.
is a technology-driven eCommerce company dedicated to revolutionizing the way drivers shop for aftermarket automotive parts.
With over 25 years of operation, CarParts.com serves as a one-stop shop for repair and maintenance resources, offering a seamless online shopping experience that empowers drivers along every part of their journey.
We principally sell our products, identified as stock keeping units ( SKUs ), to individual consumers through our flagship website, www.carparts.com , our app, and online marketplaces.
Our easy-to-use, mobile-friendly website and mobile app provide customers with a comprehensive selection of over 1 million SKUs, complete with detailed product descriptions, attributes, and photographs.
Utilizing our proprietary product database, we ensure a seamless match between our SKUs and vehicle specifications, guaranteeing the right part fitment.
We leverage our online sales channel and global supplier relationships to eliminate intermediaries in the traditional auto parts supply chain, enabling us to offer an unparalleled selection of SKUs compared to offline retail competitors.
Incorporated in California in 1995 as an aftermarket auto parts distributor, the Company then known as U.S.
embarked on a digital transformation journey in 2000, with the launch of our first retail website.
Following our reincorporation in Delaware in 2006, we expanded our online operations, bolstering our eCommerce network, launching additional websites, refining our internet marketing strategies, and commencing sales on various online marketplaces.
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