Kamlesh Shah Buys Shares of MPAA

Kamlesh Shah, the Chief Accounting Officer of MPAA, made a significant move by purchasing 11,939 shares of the company on June 19, 2026. This transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program.

Other Institutional Activity in MPAA

Several institutional investors have also been active in MPAA. Private Capital Management, LLC increased its holdings by 60,271 shares, bringing its total to 2,299,693 shares valued at approximately $25.4 million. 325 Capital LLC maintained its position with 2,018,795 shares worth about $22.3 million. Donald Smith & Co., Inc. boosted its stake significantly by 299,755 shares, ending with 1,260,044 shares valued at $13.9 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 57,191 shares, resulting in a total of 1,133,796 shares worth $12.5 million. Meanwhile, BlackRock, Inc. slightly reduced its position by 12,164 shares, holding 986,765 shares valued at $10.9 million. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 783,750 shares valued at $8.7 million.

Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. Stock Up 30.0%

Shares of MPAA traded around $15.12 on Wednesday. The stock has seen activity from various institutional investors, reflecting a dynamic trading environment.

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

In addition to Kamlesh Shah's purchase, several other insiders were active. Juliet Lynn Stone, Vice President and General Counsel, bought 3,717 shares on June 21, 2026, while also selling the same amount. Douglas Earl Schooner, Chief Manufacturing Officer, both bought and sold 2,169 shares on the same day. Kamlesh Shah also sold 2,789 shares on June 21, 2026. David Sung Lee, the CFO, sold 5,577 shares on June 21, 2026.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Analyst activity has been robust for MPAA. On March 6, 2026, Oppenheimer initiated coverage with a buy rating and set a price target of $18. Freedom Capital Markets also initiated coverage with a buy rating and a $20 target on December 12, 2025. Roth MKM maintained its buy rating with a $14 target on February 13, 2024, while Roth Capital maintained a buy rating with a $16 target on February 14, 2023.

Bottom Line

Kamlesh Shah's recent purchase of MPAA shares underscores insider interest in the company. Institutional investors are actively adjusting their positions, reflecting varying levels of confidence. Analysts remain optimistic, with recent buy ratings and price targets suggesting potential upside. Keep in mind, insider and institutional trades are disclosed after the fact and may not represent current positions.