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CarGurus

26.24 USD
-0.37
1.39%
At close Apr 21, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
26.00
-0.24
0.91%
1 day
-1.39%
5 days
-4.93%
1 month
-12.85%
3 months
-31.83%
6 months
-17.12%
Year to date
-26.56%
1 year
15.95%
5 years
39.50%
10 years
-4.86%
 

About: CarGurus Inc is a company that acts as an online automotive marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of new and used cars. The company provides three types of marketplace Listing products, Restricted Listings, and Enhanced or Featured Listings, through which it offers real-time and historical data analyzing the connections and pricing analysis. The listing platforms offer auto manufacturers and others to buy advertising on the company's site and target consumers based on the make, model, and zip code of the cars. The company operates through two segments, namely U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale. It generates maximum revenue from the U.S. Marketplace segment. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from the United States and the rest from international markets.

Employees: 1,282

0
Funds holding %
of 7,419 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

150% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 70 | Existing positions closed: 28

63% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $11M | Put options by funds: $6.74M

31% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 127 | Existing positions reduced: 97

24% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.48B [Q3] → $3.08B (+$606M) [Q4]

17% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q3] → 7 (+1) [Q4]

14% more funds holding

Funds holding: 279 [Q3] → 317 (+38) [Q4]

1.48% more ownership

Funds ownership: 94.46% [Q3] → 95.94% (+1.48%) [Q4]

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$29
11%
upside
Avg. target
$39
47%
upside
High target
$45
71%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
UBS
Kunal Madhukar
0% 1-year accuracy
0 / 2 met price target
11%upside
$29
Neutral
Maintained
10 Apr 2025
JMP Securities
Nicholas Jones
28% 1-year accuracy
23 / 82 met price target
45%upside
$38
Market Outperform
Maintained
9 Apr 2025
JP Morgan
Rajat Gupta
55% 1-year accuracy
24 / 44 met price target
30%upside
$34
Neutral
Downgraded
27 Mar 2025
Oppenheimer
Jed Kelly
50% 1-year accuracy
17 / 34 met price target
60%upside
$42
Outperform
Maintained
24 Feb 2025
Citizens Capital Markets
Nicholas Jones
28% 1-year accuracy
23 / 82 met price target
64%upside
$43
Market Outperform
Maintained
21 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about CARG published over the past 30 days

Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
13 hours ago
CarGurus To Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
BOSTON, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, announced it will issue a press release reporting financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, after the close of the market on May 8, 2025.
CarGurus To Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
CarGurus (CARG) Soars 11.0%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
CarGurus (CARG) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
CarGurus (CARG) Soars 11.0%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
CarGurus Report Shows Automotive Affordability Continues to Drive the Market
With tariffs going into effect, report uncovers trends in new car supply, consumer demand, and pricing—plus opportunities where shoppers can still find savings BOSTON, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, today released its Quarterly Review for Q1 2025.
CarGurus Report Shows Automotive Affordability Continues to Drive the Market
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Latest CarGurus Brand Campaign Celebrates Life's Big Deal Moments, Like Buying a Car
The “Big Deal” campaign pays tribute to the momentous experience of car shopping, along with the trusted digital tools from CarGurus that help consumers find the best deal on their big deal BOSTON, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus , Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the fastest-growing automotive shopping site in Canada1, today announced the launch of its latest national brand campaign, “Big Deal”, recognizing the important role cars play in people's lives. The new spots empathize with the big decisions drivers make along the buying journey, underscoring CarGurus' role in helping consumers find the best deal on their big deal.
Latest CarGurus Brand Campaign Celebrates Life's Big Deal Moments, Like Buying a Car
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CarGurus: Momentum Breaking On Revenue Deceleration, Wait For A Better Price
CarGurus' Q4 earnings missed revenue expectations, leading to a ~10% stock drop and signaling a potential correction to value-stock territory. Despite strong dealer additions and profitability improvements, CarGurus' growth is slowing, with revenue growth expected in the mid-single digits for FY25. Rising used car prices and high auto financing rates pose significant risks, potentially dampening demand and impacting future performance.
CarGurus: Momentum Breaking On Revenue Deceleration, Wait For A Better Price
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CarGurus: Rocky Recovery Ahead
CarGurus, Inc. is recovering from a rough patch due to the post pandemic market swing, with improving profitability metrics and strong marketplace growth. The platform offers the best ROI for independent dealers, attracting more dealers and increasing inventory. Gross profit margins and EBITDA margins are rising, driven by a favorable revenue mix and marketplace business expansion.
CarGurus: Rocky Recovery Ahead
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
CarGurus, Inc. (NASDAQ:CARG ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 20, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Kirndeep Singh - Vice President and Head of Investor Relations Jason Trevisan - Chief Executive Officer Elisa Palazzo - Chief Financial Officer Sam Zales - President and Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Vincent Kardos - Jefferies Ralph Schackart - William Blair Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Marvin Fong - BTIG Ryan Powell - B. Riley Securities Nick Jones - Citizens JMP Chris Pierce - Needham & Company Doug Arthur - Huber Research Partners Tom White - D.A.
CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Compared to Estimates, CarGurus (CARG) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for CarGurus (CARG) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Compared to Estimates, CarGurus (CARG) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
CarGurus (CARG) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates
CarGurus (CARG) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.50 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.35 per share a year ago.
CarGurus (CARG) Tops Q4 Earnings Estimates
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
CarGurus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Q4'24 Marketplace revenue grew 15% YoY Q4'24 International revenue grew 26% YoY and OEM Advertising revenue grew double-digit YoY Q4'24 Consolidated GAAP Net Income of $45.9 million; Q4'24 Non-GAAP Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $76.4 million, up 25% YoY BOSTON, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles*, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024.
CarGurus Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
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