CarParts.com Inc (NASDAQ: PRTS) is an online automotive parts retailer that sells replacement parts, hard parts, performance upgrades, and specialty products for domestic, import, European, and Japanese vehicles. Revenue is transactional, generated through direct e-commerce sales fulfilled via two channels: stock-and-ship from company-owned distribution centers in Illinois, Nevada, Texas, and Florida, and drop-ship through a network of U.S.-based auto parts distributors using the proprietary Auto-Vend routing system. Three drop-ship suppliers alone represented approximately 12% of total product purchases for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2026. The company sells under house brands including JC Whitney, Evan Fischer (primarily through eBay), and Garage-Pro (primarily through Amazon), alongside its strategic partnership with A-Premium for mechanical product coverage. CarParts.com trades on NASDAQ under the ticker PRTS, pays no common stock dividend as of fiscal year ended January 3, 2026, and carries convertible notes issued in a September 2025 private placement.

Revenue model

Transactional e-commerce sales of automotive replacement and repair parts, fulfilled through company-owned distribution centers (stock-and-ship) and third-party drop-ship suppliers (drop-ship). No subscription or ad-supported revenue streams are disclosed in the filing.

Products and services

Replacement parts (body panels, lighting components, exterior components), hard parts (maintenance and repair components), performance upgrades, and specialty automotive products. House brands: JC Whitney (primary private label), Evan Fischer (eBay channel), Garage-Pro (Amazon channel). Coverage spans domestic, import, European, and Japanese vehicle applications, with mechanical depth expanded through a strategic partnership with A-Premium.

Customers and end markets

Direct-to-consumer automotive parts buyers, including value-oriented consumers (Garage-Pro/Amazon channel) and eBay marketplace shoppers (Evan Fischer channel). End market is automotive aftermarket repair and maintenance, driven by collision repair, general wear, and vehicle maintenance demand.

Value-chain role

Online retailer and distributor sitting between manufacturers and suppliers (primarily in Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the United States) and end consumers. Uses proprietary Auto-Vend system to route orders to internal distribution centers first, then to external drop-ship partners based on customer location, cost, and service level. Also launched an AI-powered shopping assistant for customer-facing product guidance.

Geographic exposure

Primarily United States. Sourcing from manufacturers in Asia, Europe, Mexico, and the United States. Distribution centers in Illinois, Nevada, Texas, and Florida as of the 10-K filed March 5, 2026.

Source: SEC 10-K, filed 2026-03-05

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