MPAA MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC Insider Trading

Director Bryan David buys 1,000 shares of MPAA at $9.67; stock down 21.8% in 30 days, 42.2% from 52-week high.

Bryan David, a Director at Motorcar Parts of America, purchased 1,000 shares at $9.67 on 2026-02-12, increasing his holdings to 72,477 shares. The purchase occurs as MPAA shares trade at $10.24, down -21.8% over 30 days and -42.2% from the 52-week high of $17.73, indicating a material decline in recent months. Reviewing David's prior trade history at MPAA specifically, his 5 previous purchases show mixed near-term performance (30-day returns ranging from -12.7% to +19.0%) with 3 of 5 being well-timed at the 90-day mark, suggesting selective execution in volatile periods. Fundamentally, MPAA reported a P/E of 102.40 on minimal net income of $1.8M against $167.7M in quarterly revenue, and was unprofitable on a full-year basis—metrics that warrant attention given the steep valuation relative to earnings quality.

Director Ferguson Joseph Edwin buys 1,200 shares of MPAA at $7.08; stock up 47.7% in 30 days, cluster of 4 insiders buying within 14 days despite negative net income.

Ferguson Joseph Edwin, a director, purchased 1,200 shares at $7.08 on 2024-11-29, increasing his holdings to 45,608 shares. This transaction occurs within a cluster context: 3 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence or a response to a specific catalyst. The stock has surged +47.7% over the past 30 days, though it remains -24.3% from its 52-week high of $10.18. Notably, Ferguson's prior buys at MPAA showed strong 90-day performance (returns of +31.1%, +10.8%, +9.0%, and +8.8%), with all 3 prior trades being well-timed. However, this positive timing history is offset by the company's current financial strain: the most recent quarter generated $208.2M in revenue but a net loss of $3.0M, and the company was unprofitable over its most recent full fiscal year. The cluster buying pattern in a fundamentally challenged environment warrants attention to whether insiders are responding to specific operational improvements or reversals not yet reflected in latest earnings data.

Director Bryan David buys 2,000 shares at $6.83 (Nov 26); price now $6.94; 5 other insiders bought in past 14 days

Bryan David purchased 2,000 shares at $6.83 on 2024-11-26, expanding his stake to 54.4K shares. The stock has rebounded 28.0% over the past 30 days and is 30-day rallying; however, it remains 31.8% below its 52-week high of $10.18. At the same ticker (MPAA), his prior buy on 2024-06-13 delivered a 10.9% 30-day return, suggesting he has identified positive near-term entry points before; however, his cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of -6.5% with a 50.00% win rate, indicating mixed timing success overall. A cluster of 5 other insider buys within the past 14 days suggests coordinated confidence, though the company remains unprofitable (net income $-3.0M in the latest quarter) and faces fundamental headwinds despite 5.1% annual revenue growth. The convergence of director accumulation and price momentum warrants monitoring for broader catalysts.

Director Gay Philip buys 5,000 shares of MPAA at $7.02 (Nov 25); cluster buy, profitable prior trade at same ticker

Gay Philip purchased 5,000 shares at $7.02 on 2024-11-25, representing his first holdings in MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA INC. His prior purchase at this ticker on 2024-06-17 delivered a 90d return of +14.5%, indicating the stock subsequently appreciated after his earlier buy. The current filing occurs within a cluster of 5 other insider buys over the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated activity across the director base. Against this context, MPAA remains unprofitable (full-year net income was negative) and trades 33.1% below its 52-week high of $10.18, though it has recovered +22.3% over the past 30 days. The convergence of his prior successful entry at this ticker, his 100.00% 90d win rate across all holdings, and the multi-insider cluster pattern merit monitoring.

Director LIEBAU FREDERIC JACK JR buys 7,000 shares at $6.77; part of 4-insider cluster buy in unprofitable auto-parts firm.

A director of Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) purchased 7,000 shares at $6.77 on 2024-11-22, establishing an initial position of 7,000 shares worth $47,400.50. The purchase occurred as part of a cluster—4 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days—signaling coordinated board or management-level interest. The company is facing operational headwinds: it reported a net loss of $-3.0M over its most recent full fiscal year, and the transaction price of $6.77 sits 31.3% below the 52-week high of $10.18. The stock has recovered +25.5% over the prior 30 days, suggesting the director's purchase follows a recent price inflection rather than an opportunistic entry at depressed valuations. This cluster activity and the price recovery context merit attention to understand the strategic rationale behind coordinated insider buying in a currently unprofitable firm.

Director Trussler Douglas B bought 50,000 shares of MPAA at $6.86; stock now $6.65, -34.7% from 52-week high; 2 other insiders also bought within 14 days.

Trussler purchased 50,000 shares on 2024-11-14 at $6.86, increasing his holdings by 18.5% to 320,300 shares total, amid a cluster pattern where 2 other insiders also bought within the past 14 days. His prior trading history at MPAA shows 3 of 4 prior buys were well-timed at the 90-day mark, with the most recent buy on 2024-06-17 achieving a 16.4% 30-day return, suggesting he has demonstrated timing acuity at this ticker. However, the current stock price of $6.65 is -34.7% from the 52-week high of $10.18, and the company reported negative net income of $-3.0M in its latest quarter despite 5.1% annual revenue growth, indicating structural profitability challenges. The cluster of director purchases during a depressed price period relative to recent highs, combined with historical buy timing, merits investor attention to whether this reflects underlying value recognition or accumulation during financial headwinds.

Bison Capital Partners VI-A (Director) purchased 50,000 shares at $6.86; stock now $6.65, part of cluster buy by multiple insiders in 14 days

Bison Capital Partners VI-A acquired 50,000 shares of MPAA at $6.86 on 2024-11-14, increasing holdings by 18.5% to 320.3K shares. This purchase occurs within a 14-day window in which 2 other insiders also bought, forming a cluster pattern. The filer's prior MPAA trades show strong 90-day timing: 3 of 4 measurable buys generated positive 90-day returns, including 16.4%, 7.0%, 11.7%, +13.5%, and +13.3%, suggesting this insider has historically entered at favorable points in the stock's cycle. However, the company's fundamentals are concerning—MPAA posted net income of -$3.0M in the latest quarter and was unprofitable over the most recent full fiscal year, with a market cap of $132.0M. The simultaneous buying by multiple insiders, combined with this buyer's pattern of well-timed entries at MPAA, warrants tracking whether this reflects confidence in stabilization or turnaround expectations.

Director Bison Capital Partners VI acquired 50,000 shares of MPAA at $6.86; part of cluster with 2 other insider buys in 14 days.

Bison Capital Partners VI, a director of Motorcar Parts of America, purchased 50,000 shares ($343.0K) on 2024-11-14 at $6.86, increasing holdings by 18.5% to 320.3K shares. This acquisition is notable because two other insiders also bought within the past 14 days, forming a cluster buy pattern. Across this insider's same-ticker history at MPAA, 3 of 4 prior measurable buys proved well-timed at the 90-day mark, with cumulative 90-day returns of +7.0%, -5.6%, and +13.5%. However, the company's fundamentals remain challenged: it generated $208.2M in revenue but posted a net loss of $-3.0M in the latest quarter and remains unprofitable on a full-year basis, despite +5.1% annual revenue growth. The stock is currently -34.7% from its 52-week high, though up +9.7% over the past 30 days, but the insider's purchase price of $6.86 sits below the current market price of $6.65, creating near-term underwater positioning relative to the buy.

10% owner 325 Capital LLC acquired 57,797 shares ($390.2K) in 2 purchases at blended $6.75 avg, raising stake to 2.03M shares

325 Capital LLC, already holding 10% of MPAA, deployed $390,209.48 across 2 separate purchases on consecutive days (August 27–28, 2024) to acquire 57,797 shares at an average price of $6.75 per share, increasing its position by 2.9% to 2,026,179 shares. This purchase occurs while the stock trades at $6.40 (current price), meaning the transaction prices of $6.73–$6.76 were executed above the current market level, and the stock has declined 37.1% from its 52-week high. MPAA reported a net loss of $-18.1M on quarterly revenue of $169.9M, indicating ongoing unprofitability, which provides important context for evaluating the significance of this incremental stake-building activity by the major shareholder.

Director Gay Philip buys 5,000 MPAA shares at $5.35 (initial position); 5 other insiders also bought in past 14 days, cluster pattern signals.

Director Gay Philip purchased 5,000 shares of MOTORCAR PARTS OF AMERICA at $5.35, establishing an initial position while the company trades at $6.69 (25% above purchase price) and stands 34.3% below its 52-week high of $10.18. The company is reporting negative net income of $-47.2M against quarterly revenue of $171.9M, indicating material operating losses despite 5.1% annual revenue growth. The significance of this buy is amplified by concurrent cluster activity: 5 other insiders also purchased shares within the past 14 days, suggesting coordinated confidence among company leadership despite unprofitability. This multi-insider pattern in a loss-making environment warrants investor attention to whether the buying reflects contrarian positioning or forward-looking operational improvements.