CarParts.com Reports Record Third Quarter 2021 Results
CarParts.com (NASDAQ: PRTS) reported a 21% year-over-year increase in net sales, reaching $141.8 million in Q3 2021, with a gross profit of $47.3 million and a gross margin of 33.4%. However, the company faced a net loss of $4.7 million compared to a net income of $1.4 million last year. Adjusted EBITDA also decreased to $2.3 million from $5.1 million. Inventory rose to a record $131.8 million, highlighting ongoing investments in growth, despite a challenging financial quarter. Management maintains long-term targets of 20-25% revenue growth.
- Net sales increased 21% year-over-year to $141.8 million.
- Gross profit rose 10% to $47.3 million with a gross margin of 33.4%.
- Inventory grew to a record $131.8 million, indicating strong demand.
- Net loss of $4.7 million compared to a net income of $1.4 million last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.3 million from $5.1 million.
- Total operating expenses rose to $51.7 million from $41.4 million.
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CarParts.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRTS), one of the leading e-commerce providers of automotive parts and accessories, is reporting results for the third quarter ended October 2, 2021.
Third Quarter 2021 Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter
- Net sales increased
21% year over year to$141.8 million and increased90% on a 2-year stack. - Gross profit increased
10% to$47.3 million , with gross margin of33.4% . - Net loss was (
$4.7) million or ($0.09) per diluted share, compared to net income of$1.4 million or$0.03 per diluted share. - Adjusted EBITDA of
$2.3 million vs.$5.1 million . - Grew inventory to record
$131.8 million . - Management reiterates long term targets of 20
-25% compounded revenue growth and 8-10% EBITDA margin.
Management Commentary
"We saw another quarter of strong year over year growth," said Lev Peker, CEO of CarParts.com. "We also maintained EBITDA profitability while investing heavily into the business. We believe these investments are foundational and that they will be resilient for several years which will spring load our growth and operating leverage over the long run."
"We are very proud of the work of our international sourcing and supply chain team. In a challenging environment, we were able to grow inventory to record levels. Given our proven track record of sourcing, strong inventory position, and distribution center expansions, we believe we are both able and ready to serve our customers through 2021 and 2022."
Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Net sales in the third quarter of 2021 were
Gross profit in the third quarter increased
Total operating expenses in the third quarter were
Net loss in the third quarter was (
Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter decreased to
On October 2, 2021, the Company had no revolver debt, no outstanding trade letters of credit ("LCs") and a cash balance of
Conference Call
CarParts.com CEO Lev Peker and CFO/COO David Meniane will host a conference call today via an audio webcast on the Company's website per the link below, followed by a question and answer period.
Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
Webcast: www.carparts.com/investor/news-events
To listen to the live call, please click the link above to access the webcast at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time to register your name and organization. The audio webcast will be archived on the Company's website at www.carparts.com/investor.
If you are unable to join via the webcast, you may dial in to the call at 833-649-1138 (domestic) or 918-922-3112 (international) using access code 2096365. A telephone replay will also be available on the same day through November 16, 2021 at 855-859-2056 (domestic) or 404-537-3406 (international) using access code 2096365.
About CarParts.com, Inc.
With over 25 years of experience, and more than 50 million parts delivered, we've streamlined our website and sourcing network to better serve the way drivers get the parts they need. Utilizing the latest technologies and design principles, we've created an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly shopping experience that, alongside our own nationwide distribution network, cuts out the brick-and-mortar supply chain costs and provides quality parts at a budget-friendly price.
CarParts.com is headquartered in Torrance, California.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Regulation G, and other provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, define and prescribe the conditions for use of certain non-GAAP financial information. We provide "Adjusted EBITDA," which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA consists of net (loss) income before (a) interest expense, net; (b) income tax provision; (c) depreciation and amortization expense; (d) amortization of intangible assets; and (e) share-based compensation expense. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net (loss) income is provided below.
The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides important supplemental information to management and investors. This non-GAAP financial measure reflects an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provides a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business and results of operations.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA as one measure of the Company's operating performance because it assists in comparing the Company's operating performance on a consistent basis by removing the impact of stock compensation expense and the costs associated with the customs issue, as well as other items that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating performance. Internally, this non-GAAP measure is also used by management for planning purposes, including the preparation of internal budgets; for allocating resources to enhance financial performance; and for evaluating the effectiveness of operational strategies. The Company also believes that analysts and investors use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to evaluate the ongoing operations of companies in our industry.
This non-GAAP financial measure is used in addition to and in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures. Management strongly encourages investors to review the Company's consolidated financial statements in their entirety and to not rely on any single financial measure. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies' non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. In addition, the Company expects to continue to incur expenses similar to the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from the Company's non-GAAP measures should not be construed as an inference that these costs are all unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains statements which are based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company's business and its industry, as well as certain assumptions made by the Company. These statements are forward looking statements for the purposes of the safe harbor provided by Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Words such as "anticipates," "could," "expects," "intends," "plans," "potential," "believes," "predicts," "projects," "seeks," "estimates," "may," "will," "would," "will likely continue" and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our future operating results and financial condition, our potential growth and our ability to expand and improve our product offerings, and repurchases by us of outstanding shares of our common stock. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors.
Important factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive pressures, our dependence on search engines to attract customers, demand for the Company's products, the online market and channel mix for aftermarket auto parts, the economy in general, increases in commodity and component pricing that would increase the Company's product costs, the operating restrictions in its credit agreement, the weather, the impact of the customs issues and any other factors discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including the Risk Factors contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10–K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10–Q, which are available at www.carparts.com/investor and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements in this release and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Unless otherwise required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investor Relations:
Ryan Lockwood, CFA
IR@carparts.com
Summarized information for the periods presented is as follows (in millions): | |||||||||||||
Thirteen | Thirteen | Thirty-Nine | Thirty-Nine | ||||||||||
October 2, 2021 | September 26, 2020 | October 2, 2021 | September 26, 2020 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 141.85 | $ | 117.41 | $ | 444.18 | $ | 324.15 | |||||
Gross profit | $ | 47.33 | $ | 43.12 | $ | 149.86 | $ | 113.73 | |||||
33.4 | % | 36.7 | % | 33.7 | % | 35.1 | % | ||||||
Operating expense | $ | 51.67 | $ | 41.39 | $ | 154.35 | $ | 110.17 | |||||
36.4 | % | 35.3 | % | 34.7 | % | 34.0 | % | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (4.66) | $ | 1.39 | $ | (5.31) | $ | 1.98 | |||||
(3.3) | % | 1.2 | % | (1.2) | % | 0.6 | % | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2.29 | $ | 5.13 | $ | 14.20 | $ | 14.99 | |||||
1.6 | % | 4.4 | % | 3.2 | % | 4.6 | % | ||||||
The table below reconciles net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Thirteen | Thirteen | Thirty-Nine | Thirty-Nine | |||||||||
October 2, 2021 | September 26, 2020 | October 2, 2021 | September 26, 2020 | |||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (4,659) | $ | 1,385 | $ | (5,309) | $ | 1,975 | ||||
Depreciation & amortization | 2,573 | 1,766 | 7,123 | 5,298 | ||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 28 | 25 | 83 | 75 | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 309 | 304 | 821 | 1,453 | ||||||||
Taxes | 39 | 45 | 207 | 199 | ||||||||
EBITDA | $ | (1,710) | $ | 3,525 | $ | 2,925 | $ | 9,000 | ||||
Stock compensation expense | $ | 4,005 | $ | 1,606 | 11,277 | 5,991 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,295 | $ | 5,131 | $ | 14,202 | $ | 14,991 | ||||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in Thousands, Except Per Share Data) | ||||||||||||
Thirteen Weeks Ended | Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |||||||||||
October 2, | September 26, | October 2, | September 26, | |||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
Net sales | $ | 141,846 | $ | 117,406 | $ | 444,184 | $ | 324,154 | ||||
Cost of sales (1) | 94,513 | 74,285 | 294,328 | 210,425 | ||||||||
Gross profit | 47,333 | 43,121 | 149,856 | 113,729 | ||||||||
Operating expense | 51,668 | 41,389 | 154,353 | 110,174 | ||||||||
(Loss) income from operations | (4,335) | 1,732 | (4,497) | 3,555 | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||
Other, net | 24 | 6 | 221 | 80 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (309) | (308) | (826) | (1,461) | ||||||||
Total other expense, net | (285) | (302) | (605) | (1,381) | ||||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (4,620) | 1,430 | (5,102) | 2,174 | ||||||||
Income tax provision | 39 | 45 | 207 | 199 | ||||||||
Net (loss) income | (4,659) | 1,385 | (5,309) | 1,975 | ||||||||
Other comprehensive gain (loss): | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 60 | (38) | 90 | (73) | ||||||||
Unrealized (loss) gain on deferred compensation trust assets | (5) | 35 | 68 | (2) | ||||||||
Total other comprehensive gain (loss) | 55 | (3) | 158 | (75) | ||||||||
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (4,604) | $ | 1,382 | $ | (5,151) | $ | 1,900 | ||||
Net (loss) income per share: | ||||||||||||
Basic net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.09) | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.10) | $ | 0.05 | ||||
Diluted net (loss) income per share | $ | (0.09) | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.10) | $ | 0.04 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||
Shares used in computation of basic net (loss) income per share | 52,264 | 44,686 | 50,903 | 40,314 | ||||||||
Shares used in computation of diluted net (loss) income per share | 52,264 | 53,573 | 50,903 | 50,386 | ||||||||
(1) | Excludes depreciation and amortization expense which is included in operating expense. | ||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, In Thousands, Except Par and Liquidation Value) | ||||||
October 2, | January 2, | |||||
2021 | 2021 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 20,680 | $ | 35,802 | ||
Accounts receivable, net | 8,055 | 6,318 | ||||
Inventory, net | 131,768 | 89,316 | ||||
Other current assets | 6,351 | 7,939 | ||||
Total current assets | 166,854 | 139,375 | ||||
Property and equipment, net | 19,069 | 14,742 | ||||
Right-of-use - assets - operating leases, net | 18,856 | 17,507 | ||||
Right-of-use - assets - finance leases, net | 14,813 | 12,457 | ||||
Other non-current assets | 2,217 | 2,892 | ||||
Total assets | $ | 221,809 | $ | 186,973 | ||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 59,430 | $ | 45,302 | ||
Accrued expenses | 23,446 | 18,190 | ||||
Customer deposits | 708 | 630 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - operating, current | 3,467 | 2,527 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - finance, current | 2,484 | 1,583 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 3,935 | 3,747 | ||||
Total current liabilities | 93,470 | 71,979 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - operating, non-current | 17,077 | 16,046 | ||||
Right-of-use - obligation - finance, non-current | 12,836 | 11,428 | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 3,956 | 4,031 | ||||
Total liabilities | 127,339 | 103,484 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||
Common stock, | 55 | 51 | ||||
Treasury stock | (7,146) | (7,146) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 276,388 | 260,260 | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (57) | (215) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (174,770) | (169,461) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 94,470 | 83,489 | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 221,809 | $ | 186,973 | ||
CARPARTS.COM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited, In Thousands) | ||||||
Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | ||||||
October 2, | September 26, | |||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||
Operating activities | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (5,309) | $ | 1,975 | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities: | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 7,123 | 5,298 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 83 | 75 | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 11,277 | 5,991 | ||||
Stock awards issued for non-employee director service | 17 | 18 | ||||
Loss from disposition of assets | 15 | 1 | ||||
Amortization of deferred financing costs | 13 | 14 | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
Accounts receivable | (1,737) | (4,306) | ||||
Inventory | (42,453) | (24,229) | ||||
Other current assets | 1,580 | (1,927) | ||||
Other non-current assets | 556 | (622) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 19,477 | 18,062 | ||||
Other current liabilities | 266 | 380 | ||||
Right-of-use obligation - operating leases - current | 960 | 902 | ||||
Right-of-use obligation - operating leases - long-term | (331) | (354) | ||||
Other non-current liabilities | 114 | 332 | ||||
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities | (8,349) | 1,610 | ||||
Investing activities | ||||||
Additions to property and equipment | (8,434) | (6,936) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 27 | — | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,407) | (6,936) | ||||
Financing activities | ||||||
Borrowings from revolving loan payable | 105 | 1,394 | ||||
Payments made on revolving loan payable | (105) | (1,394) | ||||
Proceeds from notes payable | — | 4,107 | ||||
Payments of notes payable | — | (5,333) | ||||
Payments on finance leases | (1,566) | (560) | ||||
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | — | 60,531 | ||||
Statutory tax withholding payment for share-based compensation | (3) | (91) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 3,230 | 3,398 | ||||
Preferred stock dividends paid | — | (33) | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,661 | 62,019 | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (27) | 5 | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (15,122) | 56,698 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 35,802 | 2,273 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 20,680 | $ | 58,971 | ||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||||||
Right-of-use operating asset acquired | $ | 4,075 | $ | 14,785 | ||
Right-of-use finance asset acquired | $ | 4,257 | $ | 1,900 | ||
Accrued asset purchases | $ | 1,727 | $ | 735 | ||
Share-based compensation expense capitalized in property and equipment | $ | 1,610 | $ | 475 | ||
Stock issued for services | $ | 622 | $ | — | ||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 77 | $ | 113 | ||
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 811 | $ | 1,603 | ||
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