MPAA - NASDAQ
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
$10.55
-2.1%Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures, and distributes heavy-duty truck, industrial, marine, and agricultural application replacement parts. The company offers rotating electrical products, including alternators and starters; wheel hub assemblies and bearings; and brake-related products comprising brake calipers, brake boosters, brake rotors, brake pads, and brake master cylinders. It also offers test solutions and diagnostic equipment for electric vehicle powertrain development and manufacturing, including electric motor test systems, e-axle test systems, advanced power emulators, and charging unit test systems, as well as test systems for alternators, starters, belt starter generator, and bench-top testers, as well as turbochargers and test services for electric vehicle inverters. The company sells its products to automotive retail chain stores and warehouse distributors, as well as various automobile manufacturers for their aftermarket programs and warranty replacement programs in North America. Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Torrance, California.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSEC Filings
MPAA - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 09, 2026 | February 09, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q4 Q4 | February 09, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 06, 2026 | January 02, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 12, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | November 10, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 10, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | September 11, 2025 | September 04, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q2 Q2 | August 11, 2025 | June 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | August 11, 2025 | August 11, 2025 | 2025 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | July 29, 2025 | September 04, 2025 | 2025 |
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