MPAA Should I Buy
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Motorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA) is not a strong buy at this moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The stock lacks positive momentum, has weak financial performance, and no significant trading or news catalysts. While analysts have a positive long-term outlook, the current technical and financial indicators suggest waiting for a better entry point.
The technical indicators are bearish. The MACD is negative and contracting, RSI is neutral at 41.257, and moving averages indicate a bearish trend (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). Key support is at 9.626, and resistance is at 12.598. The stock is trading pre-market at $10.58, below the pivot level of 11.112.
Analyst Freedom Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $20 price target, citing steady growth potential due to non-discretionary replacement parts demand and an aging vehicle fleet.
Weak financial performance in Q3 2026, with revenue down 9.93% YoY, net income down 22.44% YoY, EPS down 18.18% YoY, and gross margin down 18.66% YoY. No recent news, congress trading data, or significant insider/hedge fund activity.
In Q3 2026, the company reported declining financials: Revenue dropped to $167.7M (-9.93% YoY), Net Income dropped to $1.78M (-22.44% YoY), EPS dropped to $0.09 (-18.18% YoY), and Gross Margin dropped to 19.61% (-18.66% YoY).
Freedom Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a $20 price target, citing steady growth potential driven by an aging vehicle fleet and elevated repair demand.
