Maplebear Inc. (CART)
NASDAQ:CART
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CART Stock Chart & Stats
$41.39
$2.33(5.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$41.39
$2.33(5.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.73 - $53.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.98M
Average Volume (3M)4.40M
Market Cap
$10.47B
Enterprise Value$9.36B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$800.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$34.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.0
Beta0.87
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.87
Shares Outstanding235,029,820
10 Day Avg. Volume4,032,399
30 Day Avg. Volume4,401,939
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio22.22
Price to Book (P/B)4.67
Price to Sales (P/S)3.14
P/FCF Ratio12.90
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.89
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.32
Enterprise Value/Ebitda13.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.00Price Target Upside23.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
EPS Forecast (FY)2.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.20B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage and ample liquidity provide durable financial flexibility. With sizable cash on hand (~$880M at quarter end), a new $500M revolver, and a large buyback authorization, the company can fund operations, buybacks, M&A or weather shocks without risking solvency, supporting multi‑quarter strategic execution.
Cash Flow GenerationConsistent, high free cash flow with strong conversion to earnings underpins long‑term capital allocation. FCF near net income and positive operating cash flow trends enable reinvestment in product, retailer initiatives and sustained buybacks, improving shareholder optionality and reducing reliance on external funding.
Advertising & Retail Solutions ScaleA growing ad business and expanding retailer solutions create a structurally higher‑margin, recurring revenue mix. Self‑serve Ads Manager expansion and enterprise storefront traction diversify revenue beyond transaction fees, strengthen retailer engagement, and improve monetization of shopper data over the medium term.
Bears Say
Slowing Revenue GrowthA marked deceleration in top‑line growth signals a maturing core marketplace and greater reliance on AOV, promotions, or ad monetization to drive GTV. Persistently slower revenue growth reduces the margin of error for sustaining operating leverage and makes multi‑period profitability improvements harder to rely on without new growth vectors.
Earnings VolatilityLarge swings in reported earnings create uncertainty about the durability of current profitability. One‑off items and episodic losses complicate forecasting, weaken trends in returns, and increase the risk that future adverse events or integration costs could quickly reverse recently improved margins.
Margin Pressure From Publisher PaymentsAs ad distribution and off‑platform partnerships scale, rising publisher payments are a structural cost headwind. Persistent increases could compress total gross margins and limit incremental profitability from ads growth, constraining long‑term margin expansion even if revenue from advertising continues to rise.
Maplebear News
CART FAQ
What was Maplebear Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Maplebear Inc. lowest stock price was $32.73 and its highest was $53.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Maplebear Inc.’s market cap?
Maplebear Inc.’s market cap is $10.47B.
When is Maplebear Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Maplebear Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 53 days.
How were Maplebear Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Maplebear Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.571 by -$0.001.
Is Maplebear Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Maplebear Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Maplebear Inc. pay dividends?
Maplebear Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Maplebear Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Maplebear Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does Maplebear Inc. have?
Maplebear Inc. has 235,029,820 shares outstanding.
What happened to Maplebear Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Maplebear Inc. reported an EPS of $0.57 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.571. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.185%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Maplebear Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CART
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Maplebear Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.00 (23.22% Upside)
$51.00 (23.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CART Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $7.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-17.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Maplebear Inc.
Maplebear Inc., known commercially as Instacart, delivers digital grocery and household item solutions to residences throughout North America. The service facilitates a connection between consumers and personal shoppers, who meticulously select and transport a diverse array of products. This extensive offering includes fresh produce, alcoholic beverages, health and wellness goods, pet provisions, and ready-made meals, among other essentials. Customers can access Instacart's platform via its dedicated mobile application or official website. The company was founded in 2012 and maintains its headquarters in San Francisco, California.
CART Company Deck
CART Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized strong top-line growth, milestone scale (GTV > $10B), robust advertising momentum (+16% YoY), improved profitability (net income +36%, adjusted EBITDA +23%), and strategic investments in enterprise, international expansion and AI. Management also announced sizable buybacks and maintained a constructive Q2 guide. Headwinds include modest gross margin pressure from increased publisher payments, a 10% YoY decline in free cash flow due to timing and settlements, and guidance that margin expansion will moderate in 2026. Overall, positive operational momentum and strategic positioning outweigh short-term margin and cashflow variability.View all CART earnings summariesCART Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.00
▲(23.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
28.57% Insiders
12.08% Mutual Funds
38.14% Other Institutional Investors
4.77% Public Companies and
Individual Investors