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CarParts.com Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary10 Nov, 2025
Executive summary
Q3 2025 net sales declined 12% year-over-year to $127.8 million, primarily due to reduced marketing spend aimed at improving profitability.
Net loss for Q3 2025 was $10.9 million, or $0.19 per share, compared to $10.0 million, or $0.17 per share, in Q3 2024.
Adjusted EBITDA was negative $2.2 million, compared to negative $1.2 million in the prior year.
Strategic partnerships with A-Premium, ZongTeng Group, and CDH Investments brought a $35.7 million investment, expanding logistics, product assortment, and financial expertise.
Leadership transition announced as CFO Ryan Lockwood will depart after a transition period.
Financial highlights
Q3 2025 net sales: $127.8 million (down 12% year-over-year); gross profit: $42.3 million (down 17%); gross margin: 33.1% (down from 35.2%).
Operating expenses: $52.3 million (down from $60.9 million), reflecting lower marketing and payroll costs.
Net loss: $10.9 million (vs. $10.0 million prior year); Adjusted EBITDA: $(2.2) million (vs. $(1.2) million prior year).
Cash and cash equivalents at quarter end: $36.0 million; inventory: $94.3 million.
Variable contribution margin improved from low 6% in Q1 to low 9% in Q3; fixed operating expenses declined sequentially.
Outlook and guidance
Management expects to achieve positive free cash flow in 2026, driven by operational efficiency, disciplined cost management, and incremental high-margin revenue from partnerships.
Strategic partnerships are expected to drive product expansion and logistics improvements, with integration potentially generating over $100 million in annual revenue.
Continued focus on expanding product offerings, growing mobile app business, and monetizing website traffic through high-margin fee income.
Ongoing efforts to manage cash flow and inventory amid tariff uncertainty.
Management expects existing cash, cash equivalents, investments, and available debt financing to be sufficient for operational needs for at least the next twelve months.
How do partnerships reduce capital outlays?
What is the long-term revenue impact of ad spend cuts?
How to counter non-compliant product pricing?
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