CarParts.com (PRTS) 2025 revenue falls as losses widen but Q4 margins improve
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CarParts.com, Inc. reported weaker 2025 results as it prioritized profitability over growth. Fiscal 2025 net sales were $547.5 million versus $588.8 million in 2024, while gross margin slipped to 32.8% from 33.4%. Net loss widened to $50.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to $14.0 million.
In the fourth quarter, net sales fell to $120.4 million, but gross margin improved to 33.2%. Quarterly net loss narrowed to $11.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $2.2 million. Management highlighted a $35.7 million strategic investment, a cost structure reset, and an A-Premium partnership at a $35 million annual revenue run rate.
As of January 3, 2026, the company held $25.8 million in cash and had $25.2 million of convertible notes payable and no revolver balance, compared with $36.4 million in cash and no convertible notes a year earlier.
Positive
- Improving quarterly profitability metrics: In Q4 2025, gross margin rose to 33.2%, net loss narrowed to $11.6 million from $15.4 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $2.2 million from $6.8 million.
- Cost structure reset and efficiency gains: Total operating expenses declined to $228.2 million in 2025 from $237.4 million, with management citing headcount reductions, lower marketing spend, warehouse consolidation, and partnerships that reduce working capital needs.
Negative
- Top-line contraction and larger annual loss: Fiscal 2025 net sales fell to $547.5 million from $588.8 million, while net loss widened to $50.4 million from $40.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss nearly doubled to $14.0 million.
- Weaker cash position and new debt: Cash declined to $25.8 million as of January 3, 2026 from $36.4 million, and convertible notes payable increased to $25.2 million where there were none a year earlier.
Insights
Revenue declined and losses deepened in 2025, but Q4 margins and cash discipline showed improvement.
CarParts.com saw fiscal 2025 net sales fall from $588.8 million to $547.5 million as it “rationalized” marketing spend, trading top-line growth for profitability efforts. Gross margin for the year dipped to 32.8%, and net loss widened to $50.4 million, while Adjusted EBITDA loss increased to $14.0 million.
Quarterly trends were more constructive. In Q4, net sales of $120.4 million were down year over year, but gross margin improved to 33.2%, operating expenses declined, net loss narrowed from $15.4 million to $11.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA loss shrank from $6.8 million to $2.2 million. Management cited four consecutive quarters of better contribution margin, lower fixed operating expenses, and improved marketing efficiency.
On the balance sheet, cash decreased to $25.8 million with new convertible notes payable of $25.2 million as of January 3, 2026, partly offset by a $35.7 million strategic investment and an equity raise. Future disclosures may clarify how the A-Premium partnership, cited at a $35 million annual revenue run rate, and the leaner cost base translate into free cash flow.

