CarParts.com Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) reported its Q2 2024 results, showing a decrease in net sales to $144.3 million, down 18% year-over-year. The company experienced a net loss of $8.7 million, or $0.15 per share, compared to a $0.7 million loss in Q2 2023. Gross profit declined to $48.4 million, with a gross margin of 33.5%. Despite the overall decrease, CarParts.com saw sequential margin improvement with product margins at 54.0%, up 210 bps from Q1. The company maintains a strong cash position of $34.1 million with no revolver debt. For the full year 2024, CarParts.com targets net sales between $600-$625 million and a gross margin of 33% ± 100 bps. The company is focusing on financial discipline, profitability, and sustainable growth in the $400 billion automotive aftermarket.
Positive
- Sequential improvement in product margins to 54.0%, up 210 bps from Q1
- Strong cash position of $34.1 million with no revolver debt
- Total cumulative mobile app downloads reached 450,000, more than doubling since the beginning of the year
- Company expects Q3 margins to be sequentially higher
- Targeting sustainable and significantly positive Adjusted EBITDA next year
Negative
- Net sales decreased by 18% year-over-year to $144.3 million
- Net loss widened to $8.7 million compared to $0.7 million in Q2 2023
- Gross profit declined from $60.4 million to $48.4 million year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA fell to ($0.1) million from $6.3 million in the year-ago quarter
- Cash balance decreased from $51.0 million at fiscal year-end 2023 to $34.1 million
Insights
CarParts.com's Q2 2024 results paint a challenging picture, with notable declines in key financial metrics. The 18% year-over-year decrease in net sales to
However, there are some positive indicators. The company's focus on financial discipline is evident in the sequential gross margin improvement, with product margins reaching
The company's cash position of
Looking ahead, management's guidance for full-year 2024 net sales of
The doubling of mobile app downloads to 450,000 is a bright spot, indicating potential for future growth in customer engagement and sales. However, this needs to translate into tangible financial results to be truly impactful.
Overall, while the company's strategic shift towards profitability shows promise, the execution and market conditions present significant challenges that investors should monitor closely.
CarParts.com's Q2 results reflect broader trends in the automotive aftermarket sector. The company's performance should be viewed in the context of a highly fragmented
The 18% decline in net sales is particularly noteworthy. While partly attributed to deliberate price increases, it also signals softness in consumer demand. This could be indicative of broader economic pressures affecting discretionary spending on vehicle maintenance and upgrades.
The company's pivot towards profitability over growth is a strategic response to market conditions. By focusing on higher-margin customers and products, CarParts.com is attempting to build a more sustainable business model. However, this approach carries risks, particularly if competitors continue to prioritize market share gains.
The significant increase in mobile app downloads (now at 450,000) aligns with the broader trend of consumers increasingly using mobile devices for online shopping. This could be a key differentiator for CarParts.com in the long run, potentially leading to increased customer loyalty and repeat purchases.
Looking ahead, the company's full-year guidance suggests management expects market conditions to improve. However, given the current economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures, this outlook may be optimistic. The automotive aftermarket typically shows resilience during economic downturns as consumers opt to repair rather than replace vehicles, but the current scenario appears more complex.
In conclusion, CarParts.com's performance reflects both company-specific strategies and broader market dynamics. The success of their profitability-focused approach will largely depend on their ability to retain customers while improving margins in a highly competitive landscape.
Second Quarter 2024 Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter
- Net sales decreased to
$144.3 million 18% from the year-ago quarter. - Gross profit of
$48.4 million $60.4 million 33.5% . - Net loss was
( , or ($8.7) million $0.15 ( , or ($0.7) million $0.01 - Adjusted EBITDA of
( vs.$0.1) million $6.3 million - Cash of
$34.1 million - Total cumulative mobile app downloads of 450,000, more than double the number from the beginning of the year.
Management Commentary
"Last quarter we discussed our emphasis on financial discipline and profitability by focusing on driving gross and net margins, accelerating efficiency and effectiveness to quickly deliver improved profitability; and achieving sustainable growth with strong long-term free cash flow.
In the second quarter, we made significant progress on gross margin and efficiencies, which reinforces our confidence that we're on the right track. We are confident in our roadmap and our opportunity as a leading online retailer in a highly fragmented
In the first half of the year, we updated our pricing and marketing acquisition strategies to target more profitable customers and generate higher gross margins. As a result, in the second quarter, we saw sequential margin improvement with product margins at
We are forging on a path that we expect will result in achieving sustainable and significantly positive Adjusted EBITDA next year while working towards achieving a 6
Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Net sales in the second quarter of 2024 were
Gross profit in the second quarter was
Total operating expenses in the second quarter were
Net loss in the second quarter was (
Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter was
On June 29, 2024, the Company had a cash balance of
2024 Outlook
For the full year 2024, we are targeting net sales and gross profit to remain within the range we had previously forecasted. The Company expects net sales at the low end in the range of
Conference Call
CarParts.com CEO David Meniane, CFO Ryan Lockwood and COO Michael Huffaker will host a conference call today to discuss the results, followed by a question-and-answer period.
Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
Webcast: www.carparts.com/investor/news-events
To listen to the live call, please click the link above to access the webcast. A replay of the audio webcast will be archived on the Company's website at www.carparts.com/investor.
About CarParts.com, Inc.
CarParts.com, Inc. is a technology-driven eCommerce company offering over 1 million high-quality automotive parts and accessories. Operating for over 25 years, CarParts.com has established itself as a premier destination for drivers seeking repair and maintenance solutions. Our commitment lies in placing the customer at the forefront of our operations, evident in our easy-to-use, mobile-friendly website and app. With a commitment to affordability and customer satisfaction, CarParts.com simplifies the automotive repair process, aiming to eliminate the uncertainty and stress often associated with vehicle maintenance. Backed by a robust company-operated fulfillment network, we ensure swift delivery of top-quality parts from leading brands to customers across the nation.
At CarParts.com, our global team is united by a shared vision: Empowering Drivers Along Their Journey.
CarParts.com is headquartered in
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Regulation G, and other provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, define and prescribe the conditions for use of certain non-GAAP financial information. We provide "Adjusted EBITDA" in this earnings release and on today's scheduled conference call, which are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA consist of net (loss) income before (a) interest (income) expense, net; (b) income tax provision; (c) depreciation and amortization expense; (d) amortization of intangible assets; (e) share-based compensation expense; (f) workforce transition costs; and (g) distribution center costs. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income is provided below.
The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide important supplemental information to management and investors. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business and results of operations.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as measures of the Company's operating performance because it assists in comparing the Company's operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of stock compensation expense as well as other items that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating performance. Internally, these non-GAAP measures are also used by management for planning purposes, including the preparation of internal budgets; for allocating resources to enhance financial performance; and for evaluating the effectiveness of operational strategies. The Company also believes that analysts and investors use these non-GAAP measures as supplemental measures to evaluate the ongoing operations of companies in our industry.
These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements in their entirety and to not rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. In addition, the Company expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from the Company's non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an inference that these costs are all unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements which are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business and its industry, as well as certain assumptions made by the Company. These statements are forward looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Words such as "anticipates," "could," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "believes," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "would," "will likely continue" and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future operating results and financial condition, our potential growth, our ability to innovate, our ability to gain market share, and our ability to expand and improve our product offerings. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive pressures, our dependence on search engines to attract customers, demand for the Company's products, the online market and channel mix for aftermarket auto parts, the economy in general, increases in commodity and component pricing that would increase the Company's product costs, the operating restrictions in its credit agreement, the weather and any other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Risk Factors contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10–K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10–Q, which are available at www.carparts.com/investor and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this release and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations:
Ryan Lockwood, CFA
IR@carparts.com
Summarized information for the periods presented is as follows (in millions):
Thirteen | Thirteen | Twenty-Six | Twenty-Six | ||||||||||
June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 144.27 | $ | 176.98 | $ | 310.56 | $ | 352.47 | |||||
Gross profit | $ | 48.39 | $ | 60.44 | $ | 102.31 | $ | 122.99 | |||||
33.5 | % | 34.2 | % | 32.9 | % | 34.9 | % | ||||||
$ | 57.12 | $ | 61.29 | $ | 117.56 | $ | 123.20 | ||||||
39.6 | % | 34.6 | % | 37.9 | % | 35.0 | % | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (8.69) | $ | (0.67) | $ | (15.17) | $ | 0.38 | |||||
(6.0) | % | (0.4) | % | (4.9) | % | 0.1 | % | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (0.12) | $ | 6.30 | $ | 0.93 | $ | 15.67 | |||||
(0.1) | % | 3.6 | % | 0.3 | % | 4.4 | % | ||||||
The table below reconciles net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented (in thousands):
Thirteen | Thirteen | Twenty-Six | Twenty-Six | |||||||||
June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | June 29, 2024 | July 1, 2023 | |||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (8,687) | $ | (671) | $ | (15,165) | $ | 380 | ||||
Depreciation & amortization | 4,455 | 4,247 | 8,480 | 8,166 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 13 | 9 | 21 | 20 | ||||||||
Interest (income) expense, net | (68) | (221) | (205) | 126 | ||||||||
Income tax provision | 27 | 141 | 125 | 282 | ||||||||
EBITDA | $ | (4,260) | $ | 3,505 | $ | (6,744) | $ | 8,974 | ||||
Stock compensation expense | $ | 3,328 | $ | 2,797 | $ | 5,910 | $ | 6,696 | ||||
Workforce transition costs(1) | 108 | — | 591 | — | ||||||||
Distribution center costs(2) | 706 | — | 1,177 | — | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (118) | $ | 6,302 | $ | 934 | $ | 15,670 | ||||
(1) | We incurred workforce transition costs, primarily related to severance, as part of our recent workforce reductions. | |||||||
(2) | We incurred certain non-recurring costs, primarily overlapping rent expense, attributable to moving to our new | |||||||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS | ||||||||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
June 29, | July 1, | June 29, | July 1, | |||||||||
2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |||||||||
Net sales | $ | 144,270 | $ | 176,978 | $ | 310,559 | $ | 352,470 | ||||
Cost of sales (1) | 95,877 | 116,536 | 208,247 | 229,477 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 48,393 | 60,442 | 102,312 | 122,993 | ||||||||
Operating expense | 57,121 | 61,286 | 117,557 | 123,201 | ||||||||
Loss from operations | (8,728) | (844) | (15,245) | (208) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | 354 | 639 | 791 | 1,553 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (286) | (325) | (586) | (683) | ||||||||
Total other income, net | 68 | 314 | 205 | 870 | ||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (8,660) | (530) | (15,040) | 662 | ||||||||
Income tax provision | 27 | 141 | 125 | 282 | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | (8,687) | (671) | (15,165) | 380 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive gain: | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency adjustments | — | — | 87 | — | ||||||||
Unrealized gain on deferred compensation trust assets | — | 24 | — | 48 | ||||||||
Total other comprehensive gain | — | 24 | 87 | 48 | ||||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (8,687) | $ | (647) | $ | (15,078) | $ | 428 | ||||
Net (loss) income per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.15) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.27) | $ | 0.01 | ||||
Diluted net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.15) | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.27) | $ | 0.01 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Shares used in computation of basic net (loss) income per share | 56,851 | 56,532 | 56,677 | 55,789 | ||||||||
Shares used in computation of diluted net (loss) income per share | 56,851 | 56,532 | 56,677 | 58,028 | ||||||||
(1) | Excludes depreciation and amortization expense which is included in operating expense. | |||||||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||||||
June 29, | December 30, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 34,065 | $ | 50,951 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 6,147 | 7,365 | ||||
Inventory, net | 109,289 | 128,901 | ||||
Other current assets | 8,154 | 6,121 | ||||
Total current assets | 157,655 | 193,338 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 34,622 | 26,389 | ||||
Right-of-use - assets - operating leases, net | 29,530 | 19,542 | ||||
Right-of-use - assets - finance leases, net | 12,929 | 15,255 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 3,303 | 3,331 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 238,039 | $ | 257,855 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 62,701 | $ | 77,851 | ||
Accrued expenses | 17,571 | 20,770 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - operating, current | 5,692 | 4,749 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - finance, current | 3,897 | 4,308 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 4,742 | 5,308 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 94,603 | 112,986 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - operating, non-current | 26,166 | 16,742 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - finance, non-current | 10,517 | 12,327 | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 2,863 | 2,969 | ||||
Total liabilities | 134,149 | 145,024 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||
Common stock, | 61 | 60 | ||||
Treasury stock | (11,912) | (11,912) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 319,010 | 312,874 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 870 | 783 | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (204,139) | (188,974) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 103,890 | 112,831 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 238,039 | $ | 257,855 | ||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | ||||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||
Twenty-Six Weeks Ended | ||||||
June 29, | July 1, | |||||
2024 | 2023 | |||||
Operating activities | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (15,165) | $ | 380 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 8,480 | 8,166 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 21 | 20 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,910 | 6,696 | ||||
Stock awards issued for non-employee director service | 19 | 11 | ||||
Stock awards related to officers and directors stock purchase plan from payroll deferral | 4 | — | ||||
Gain from disposition of assets | — | (75) | ||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 32 | 32 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,217 | (1,090) | ||||
Inventory | 19,613 | 22,286 | ||||
Other current assets | (2,032) | (4) | ||||
Other non-current assets | 15 | 60 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (17,802) | 28,630 | ||||
Other current liabilities | (566) | 925 | ||||
Right-of-use obligation - operating leases - current | 1,169 | 380 | ||||
Right-of-use obligation - operating leases - long-term | (790) | (398) | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | (107) | 342 | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 18 | 66,361 | ||||
Investing activities | ||||||
Additions to property and equipment | (14,567) | (4,669) | ||||
Payments for intangible assets | (40) | — | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | — | 83 | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (14,607) | (4,586) | ||||
Financing activities | ||||||
Borrowings from revolving loan payable | 127 | 117 | ||||
Payments made on revolving loan payable | (127) | (117) | ||||
Payments on finance leases | (2,157) | (2,467) | ||||
Repurchase of treasury stock | — | (1,052) | ||||
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock for ESPP | 202 | 221 | ||||
Statutory tax withholding payment for share-based compensation | (429) | — | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | — | 1,969 | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (2,384) | (1,329) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 87 | — | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (16,886) | 60,446 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 50,951 | 18,767 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 34,065 | $ | 79,213 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||
Right-of-use operating asset acquired | $ | 12,857 | $ | — | ||
Accrued asset purchases | $ | 888 | $ | 408 | ||
Share-based compensation expense capitalized in property and equipment | $ | 431 | $ | 411 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 48 | $ | 155 | ||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 586 | $ | 683 | ||
Cash received during the period for interest | $ | 791 | $ | 557 | ||
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