Cummins, General Motors, Garrett and Dorman stand out as Wall Street-backed auto picks amid resilient demand and modest industry cooling.

Dorman is undervalued, with earnings power projected at $10/share in 2027 and a price target of $160. Q1 results were impacted by peak tariff costs under FIFO accounting, but margin normalization and growth are expected through year-end. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, anticipating 7-9% sales growth and operating margins exiting 2024 in the high teens.

COLMAR, Pa., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dorman”) (NASDAQ: DORM), a leading supplier in the motor vehicle aftermarket industry, announced today that it priced its private offering of $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”) at an issue price of 100.000%. The sale of the Notes is expected to close on June 16, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

COLMAR, Pa., June 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dorman Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “Dorman”) (NASDAQ: DORM), a leading supplier in the motor vehicle aftermarket industry, announced today the commencement of a private offering of $450.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2034 (the “Notes”), subject to market and other conditions. The interest rate and other terms of the Notes will be determined at pricing.

Dorman Products supplies a broad range of proprietary automotive replacement parts to retailers and distributors worldwide.

Dorman Products, Inc. (DORM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Dorman Products (DORM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.57 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.02 per share a year ago.

Highlights (All comparisons are to the prior year period unless otherwise noted) :

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Dorman is undervalued after a 10% YTD decline, with strong long-term aftermarket demand and robust earnings growth potential. DORM's Q1 earnings are set for a sizable beat, driven by margin expansion, heavy-duty segment strength, and favorable mix. Despite a premium valuation to peers, DORM's superior margins and double-digit growth justify further multiple expansion.