CarGurus, Inc. CARG

31.30 0.73 2.39% as of 25 Sep
Market cap
$2.8B
P/E
16.7×
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Insider Decisions

Total buys 1.00
Total sells 8.05
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — 1 — — — — — —
Sell 4 4 5 3 1 1 3 — 3 4 6 1
Insider Ownership 21.02%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap 2,760.00
Revenue 967.27
Net Income 175.94
Free Cash Flow 291.28
Net Debt (122.14)
Current Ratio 1.85
Debt/Equity 0.00
P/E ratio 16.71
P/S ratio 2.91
P/B ratio 10.65
Past 5Y EPS Growth (11.88%)
This Y EPS Growth 15.10%
Next Y EPS Growth 15.20%
Next 5Y EPS Growth 16.74%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio 0.00
Annual Dividend Rate —
Annual Dividend Yield —
total individual payouts
2025 Powerpack
2024 Powerpack
2023 Powerpack
2022 Powerpack
2021 Powerpack
2020 Powerpack
2019 Powerpack
2017 Powerpack
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 315 306 191 122
Receivables 40 38 42 44
Inventory 0 0 — —
Other — — — —
391 391 283 203
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 48 22 29 36
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
115 93 101 110
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales 24.85% 10.46% (18.17%)
Cash Flow 36.75% 13.50% 4.86%
Earnings 0.00% 14.99% (6.99%)
Book Value 0.00% 0.03% (20.14%)

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 244 251 — — —
’25 212 222 239 234 907
’24 216 219 231 132 798
’23 232 240 219 7 698
’22 431 511 426 287 1,655
’21 171 218 223 339 951
’20 158 95 147 152 551
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 70 95 — — —
’25 68 73 71 83 295
’24 52 72 56 76 255
’23 66 29 26 2 125
’22 93 (5) 73 95 256
’21 44 37 54 (37) 98
’20 10 25 74 48 157
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 63 88 — — —
’25 60 65 64 76 266
’24 18 40 41 62 162
’23 60 24 17 (18) 84
’22 89 (10) 69 90 239
’21 42 33 51 (42) 84
’20 8 22 72 46 149
in millions of $ · fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.34 0.54 — — —
’25 0.37 0.22 0.45 0.51 1.55
’24 0.20 (0.66) 0.21 0.43 0.20
’23 0.10 0.12 0.17 (0.21) 0.19
’22 (0.53) (0.09) 0.14 0.20 0.62
’21 0.19 0.23 0.24 (0.68) 0.00
’20 0.11 0.06 0.29 0.22 0.68
fiscal quarters ending in the months shown

Target Price Range

Analyst price targets

Recommendation Rating

1.9
1Buy 2 3Hold 4 5Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
— 25.85 28.52 28.65 14.25 22.63 9.14 14.13 21.18 24.65

Analyst estimates 2026–2028

Powerpack
Low Price
— 35.42 57.25 45.25 38.53 39.77 50.03 24.64 39.10 41.33
High Price
— 549 732 921 827 1,203 1,403 1,343 1,282 1,218
Employees
0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Revenue/Emp
198 317 454 589 551 951 1,655 698 798 907
Revenue
95.17% 94.44% 94.54% 93.84% 92.26% 69.10% 39.73% 91.15% 91.19% 92.78%
Gross Margin
9 16 25 39 99 149 111 139 168 253
EBT
4.51% 5.00% 5.61% 6.57% 17.97% 15.70% 6.73% 19.92% 21.10% 27.88%
EBT Margin
6 13 65 42 78 110 79 22 21 156
Net Income
2 4 9 16 22 53 57 61 40 45
Depreciation
4.49 5.67 4.17 5.28 4.89 8.12 13.97 6.17 7.63 9.18
Revenue/Sh
0.15 0.13 0.60 0.38 0.69 0.00 1.64 0.27 0.20 1.58
Earnings/Sh
0.45 0.46 0.48 0.63 1.39 0.84 2.16 1.10 2.44 2.99
Cash Flow/Sh
(0.16) (0.13) (0.07) (0.13) (0.07) (0.12) (0.15) (0.36) (0.90) (0.30)
Capex/Sh
0.29 0.33 0.41 0.50 1.32 0.72 2.02 0.74 1.55 2.69
Free CF/Sh
1.47 2.28 1.78 2.30 3.31 4.41 6.20 5.45 5.18 3.79
Book Value/Sh
44 56 109 111 113 117 118 113 105 99
Shares
101.81 123.94 60.08 95.08 46.66 0.00 8.87 87.11 182.70 24.12
PE Ratio
4.17 5.31 8.08 6.66 6.49 4.14 1.03 3.81 4.79 4.18
PS Ratio
0.00 13.24 18.91 15.26 9.59 7.62 2.32 4.32 7.05 10.13
PB Ratio
3.87 4.87 7.74 6.37 5.97 3.80 0.74 3.36 4.40 3.97
EV/Sales
107.25 84.32 79.39 67.08 22.05 42.79 5.14 28.04 21.75 13.54
EV/FCF
20 26 52 70 157 98 256 125 255 295
Op' Cash Flow
(7) (7) (7) (14) (8) (14) (17) (41) (94) (29)
Capex
13 18 44 56 149 84 239 84 162 266
FCF
56 114 131 145 265 392 459 276 298 182
Working Cap'
— — — 70 70 71 66 — — —
Total Debt
(74) (138) (158) (172) (291) (329) (475) (315) (306) (191)
Net Debt
65 127 194 257 374 517 735 617 542 374
Sh' Equity
(51.01%) 5.13% 29.30% 12.73% 17.31% (0.02%) 20.85% 3.37% 2.41% 20.98%
ROA
0.00% 0.00% 40.63% 25.24% 73.58% 49.24% 26.09% 24.89% 41.71% 83.18%
ROIC
(86.67%) 24.05% 40.59% 18.69% 24.60% (0.03%) 30.97% 4.60% 3.62% 34.04%
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

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Fiscal years to Dec 2025 · latest quarter Jun 2026

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) key facts

  • CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) is an Auto & Truck Dealerships company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on Nasdaq.
  • CarGurus, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $907.0 million, up 13.7% from fiscal 2024.
  • As of September 25, 2026, CARG traded at $31.30, a market capitalization of $2.8 billion.
  • Return on equity was 34.0% and debt-to-equity 0.00.

Source: company filings (standardised) and stockrow calculations.

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) Latest News

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6 Aug

4 transcript

CarGurus Q2 earnings call covered quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward-looking guidance for the company. Q2 earnings details and guidance can materially shift investor expectations and stock valuation.

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CarGurus Q2 CY2026 revenue met expectations while stock price soared sharply. Revenue match with expectations produced immediate stock surge indicating strong investor reaction.

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CarGurus, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver key financial data that frequently drive major shifts in stock price and investor outlook.

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CarGurus Inc. (CARG) posted its Q2 earnings results, providing details on essential financial metrics. Q2 earnings and key metrics can shift investor sentiment and near-term stock valuation.

21 Jul

3

CarGurus adds price transparency tools. Stock valuation questions persist. Feature addition may improve marketplace positioning with limited overall trajectory shift.

23 Jun

3

CarGurus mid-year report shows momentum across key segments as affordability reshapes the used-vehicle market. Positive mid-year momentum data can lift near-term investor sentiment and trading volume but does not signal structural change to CarGurus operations or competitive position.

6 Jun

3

Demand for used Tesla, Rivian, and Bolt EVs has surged, increasing listings and transactions on CarGurus' platform. EV demand surge lifts transaction volumes in CarGurus' core used-car marketplace.

3 Jun

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CarGurus highlights AI car-shopping tools, dealer growth and share buybacks at conference. AI push and buybacks support moderate strategic and sentiment gains.

18 May

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CarGurus advances beyond lead generation by deploying AI and inventory tools while pursuing international expansion to strengthen its automotive marketplace position. AI and inventory tools plus global expansion represent major strategic initiatives likely to alter CarGurus trajectory and investor outlook.

17 May

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CarGurus Q1 earnings prompted analyst questions centered on revenue growth, dealer margins, competitive pressures in digital auto marketplaces, cost management, and full-year guidance amid shifting consumer demand. Analyst questions from the earnings call spotlight operational and market issues likely to shape near-term investor sentiment and stock movement.

14 May

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CarGurus' recent earnings may mark the starting point for stronger future performance. Earnings signal moderate positive momentum in financial performance without transformative changes.

11 May

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RBC Capital Markets maintains positive outlook on CarGurus, driven by robust growth and innovative AI tools enhancing platform capabilities. RBC's positive stance on growth and AI tools likely boosts investor sentiment and supports stronger market performance.

7 May

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CarGurus advances into NASCAR Canada and introduces Confidence Awards, initiatives positioned as potential game changers for its growth and market position. NASCAR Canada expansion targets new markets and Confidence Awards enhance brand trust, driving significant strategic growth and investor interest.

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CarGurus (CARG) Q1 earnings and revenues beat analyst estimates. Earnings beat positively impacts financial performance and investor sentiment, potentially altering short-term market trajectory.

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CarGurus (CARG) Q1 earnings key metrics compared to analyst estimates, highlighting performance across revenue, EPS, and other financial indicators. Q1 earnings comparison to estimates signals significant impact on CarGurus' financial trajectory and stock performance.

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CarGurus (CARG) released Q1 2026 earnings call transcript covering quarterly financial results, business updates, management discussion, and forward guidance. Q1 2026 earnings transcript discloses financial metrics, strategic initiatives, and outlook that can significantly influence stock price and investor expectations.

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CarGurus announced first quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings results significantly impact financial performance, stock valuation, and investor sentiment.

3

CarGurus reported Q1 revenue of $205.6 million, up 1% year-over-year but missing estimates; net income fell to $8.8 million from $24.7 million. Dealer revenue grew 10% to $146.1 million, while retail revenue dropped 23% to $35.6 million due to 30% lower unit sales. Adjusted EBITDA increased 11% to $29.7 million. Full-year guidance raised for adjusted EBITDA to $130-140 million amid marketplace strength and cost controls. Mixed Q1 results with revenue miss and retail weakness offset by dealer growth and raised EBITDA guidance suggest moderate impact on financial trajectory.

9 Apr

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2026 investment year trends are shaping CarGurus (CARG) narrative and valuation through evolving market dynamics and strategic outlook. Forward-looking 2026 investment trends moderately influence CARG's narrative, valuation, and investor sentiment without fundamental changes.

7 Apr

3

CarGurus reports car buyers shifting behaviors, changing lanes to find value in new areas amid evolving market preferences. CarGurus' consumer trend insights highlight key market shifts that could boost its platform relevance and competitive edge.

6 Apr

3

CarGurus (CARG) presents two strong investment positives offset by one significant concern. Two positives and one negative create moderately noticeable influence on investor sentiment and performance outlook.

12 Mar

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CarGurus (CARG) narrative shifts with announced 2026 investment plans amid rising AI concerns impacting its strategic outlook. 2026 investment plans and AI concerns indicate major strategic moves likely to alter CarGurus' trajectory and investor sentiment.

11 Mar

4

CarGurus is quietly emerging as the leading auto marketplace, surpassing competitors through strategic growth and market dominance. CarGurus' ascent to top auto marketplace status signals major competitive gains and positive trajectory shifts for future performance.

24 Feb

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CarGurus (CARG) reported 14% annual revenue growth to $907 million, fueled by record dealer network expansion. 14% revenue growth to $907M from record dealer expansion indicates strong financial momentum and market positioning.

20 Feb

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CarGurus, Inc. Q4 2025 earnings call summary details financial results, revenue growth, profitability metrics, and forward guidance amid competitive used car market dynamics. Q4 earnings disclosures reveal critical financial performance and strategic outlook, driving significant shifts in investor sentiment and stock trajectory.

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CarGurus Inc. (CARG) reported strong revenue growth and highlighted strategic initiatives in its Q4 2025 earnings call. Strong revenue growth and strategic initiatives indicate significant positive momentum for financial performance and market positioning.

19 Feb

4

CarGurus reported Q4 revenue of $218.3 million, beating estimates of $209 million, with adjusted EBITDA of $47.1 million and EPS of $0.47 versus expected $0.22. Full-year revenue reached $890 million. The company highlighted growth in dealer services, launched new features like Digital Showroom, and issued Q1 2024 guidance of $200-210 million revenue. Earnings beat, robust full-year results, and forward guidance signal major positive shift in financial trajectory and market sentiment.

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CarGurus (CARG) released Q4 earnings, comparing key metrics to Wall Street estimates. Q4 earnings metrics versus estimates directly impact financial performance and investor sentiment.

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CarGurus (CARG) beat Q4 earnings and revenue estimates. Beating Q4 earnings and revenue estimates boosts investor sentiment and signals strong financial performance, significantly impacting stock price and market trajectory.

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CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) released its Q4 earnings snapshot. Q4 earnings snapshots directly influence financial performance, stock price volatility, and investor sentiment for CarGurus.

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