MPAA's CFO Lee David Sung Buys Shares

On June 19, 2026, Lee David Sung, the Chief Financial Officer of MPAA, purchased 28,366 shares of the company. This insider buying activity reflects a personal investment by Sung in the firm.

Insider Buying and Selling at Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.

In addition to Lee David Sung's acquisition, several other insider transactions occurred around the same time. Juliet Lynn Stone, the VP, General Counsel and Secretary, both bought and sold 3,717 shares on June 21, 2026. Douglas Earl Schooner, the Chief Manufacturing Officer, also engaged in both buying and selling 2,169 shares on that date. Kamlesh Shah, the Chief Accounting Officer, sold 2,789 shares on June 21, 2026.

Other Institutional Activity in MPAA

Among institutional investors, Private Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 60,271 shares, reaching a total of 2,299,693 shares valued at approximately $25.4 million. Donald Smith & Co., Inc. significantly boosted its position by 299,755 shares, resulting in a total of 1,260,044 shares worth about $13.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 57,191 shares, ending with 1,133,796 shares valued at roughly $12.5 million. Conversely, BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its holdings by 12,164 shares, now holding 986,765 shares valued at around $10.9 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 783,750 shares valued at approximately $8.7 million.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Stock Up 30.0%

Shares of MPAA traded near $15.12 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $88.3 million. MPAA's stock has experienced a 52-week low of $12.34 and a high of $17.89, with a 50-day moving average of $14.76 and a 200-day moving average of $15.30.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On March 6, 2026, Oppenheimer initiated coverage on MPAA with a buy rating and set a price target of $18. Freedom Capital Markets had previously initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $20 target on December 12, 2025. Roth MKM maintained its buy rating with a $14 target in early 2024, while Roth Capital maintained a buy rating with a $16 target in February 2023.

Bottom Line

The recent insider buying by MPAA's CFO Lee David Sung signals confidence in the company's prospects. Institutional investors have shown varied activity, with some increasing their stakes while others have reduced theirs. Analyst coverage remains positive, with recent buy ratings and price targets suggesting optimism about MPAA's future. As always, these filings provide a backward-looking snapshot and may not reflect current positions.