Carvana Co (CVNA)
NYSE:CVNA
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$416.00
▲(7.35% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:05/07/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance (profitability, stronger balance sheet, and positive free cash flow) and a constructive earnings outlook with record operating results and guidance for sequential growth. Offsetting the score are mixed technical signals, a valuation that requires continued execution (P/E ~27.7 with no dividend yield), and near-term margin headwinds highlighted on the call (GPU compression and wholesale-to-retail spread pressure).
Positive Factors
Improved cash generation & leverage
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow alongside a much lower debt-to-equity ratio gives Carvana durable financial flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this supports inventory buying, recon investments and lowers refinancing risk, enabling sustained growth and reinvestment.
Negative Factors
GPU compression & spread headwind
Persistent compression in per-unit gross profit and a $100–$200 wholesale-to-retail spread headwind meaningfully reduces per-car economics. Over months this structural margin pressure requires either retail repricing or cost cuts to sustain profit targets as wholesale dynamics can lag retail.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improved cash generation & leverage
Sustained positive operating and free cash flow alongside a much lower debt-to-equity ratio gives Carvana durable financial flexibility. Over the next 2–6 months this supports inventory buying, recon investments and lowers refinancing risk, enabling sustained growth and reinvestment.
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Carvana Co (CVNA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$61.76B
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta (1Y)2.26
Revenue Growth51.72%
EPS Growth234.92%
CountryUS
Employees23,100
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Dealerships
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.73
Shares Outstanding143,257,680
10 Day Avg. Volume2,951,334
30 Day Avg. Volume2,842,656
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)3.38
Price to Sales (P/S)0.57
P/FCF Ratio13.07
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit18.39
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.76K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$450.53Price Target Upside16.26% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)1.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$27.60B
Carvana Co Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Carvana Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States. The company offers vehicle acquisition, inspection and reconditioning, online search and shopping experience, finan...
How the Company Makes Money
Carvana primarily makes money by selling used vehicles to retail customers through its online platform. Revenue is generated from (1) retail used vehicle sales, where the company earns the difference between the vehicle’s selling price and its tot...
Carvana Co Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Any
Revenue by Segment
Breaks down revenue from different business segments, highlighting which areas are driving growth and where the company might need to improve or expand.
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The FlyCarvana Co Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized multiple company records (units sold, revenue, adjusted EBITDA, GAAP operating income), strong execution on operational fixes (notably recon tooling and labor efficiency), and improved financial leverage (net debt/EBITDA 1.1x). Offsetting these positives were margin pressures from GPU declines, wholesale-to-retail spread compression (a $100–$200 per-unit headwind), increased advertising and overhead investments, and ongoing recon work whose benefits will take time to fully flow through. Management characterized many headwinds as transitory and reiterated a clear path to long-term margin targets, while committing to reinvesting operational gains for customers and growth. Overall, the call conveyed confidence in execution and scale, but acknowledged near-term mix and margin headwinds.Positive Updates
Record Sales and Top-Line Growth
Retail units sold reached a company record of 187,393 in Q1 (+40% year-over-year). Revenue was $6.43 billion, up 52% year-over-year, driven by unit growth and certain traditional gross revenue treatment for partner-acquired vehicles.
Negative Updates
GPU Compression and Margin Pressure
Non-GAAP retail GPU decreased by $58, wholesale GPU decreased by $83, and other GPU decreased by $88 (other GPU decline driven in part by lower interest rates passed to customers). Adjusted EBITDA margin fell to 10.4% from 11.5% (down 1.1 percentage points) and net income margin declined to 6.3% from 8.8% (down 2.5 percentage points).
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Sales and Top-Line Growth
Retail units sold reached a company record of 187,393 in Q1 (+40% year-over-year). Revenue was $6.43 billion, up 52% year-over-year, driven by unit growth and certain traditional gross revenue treatment for partner-acquired vehicles.
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Company Guidance
Guidance highlights: For Q2 management expects sequential increases in retail units sold and adjusted EBITDA—forecasting all‑time company records on both—while retail GPU should rise sequentially but decline year‑over‑year due to roughly $100 of last‑year tariff benefits, lower shipping fees, higher non‑vehicle costs, and an estimated $100–$200 headwind from narrower wholesale‑to‑retail spreads; they reiterated being on track for significant full‑year 2026 growth in retail units and adjusted EBITDA and for the long‑term goal of 3 million cars/year at a 13.5% adjusted‑EBITDA margin by 2030–2035. (Q1 baseline metrics: retail units 187,393, +40%; revenue $6.43B, +52%; GAAP operating income $581M; adjusted EBITDA $672M, 10.4% margin; net income $405M, 6.3% margin; net debt/TTM adjusted EBITDA = 1.1x; retail GPU -$58 YoY; wholesale GPU -$83; other GPU -$88; non‑GAAP SG&A per retail unit -$170 including -$36 operations and -$226 overhead; advertising +$92 per unit.)Carvana Co Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
74
Positive
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 22.52B | 20.32B | 13.67B | 10.77B | 13.60B | 12.81B |
| Gross Profit | 4.50B | 4.19B | 2.71B | 1.72B | 1.00B | 1.83B |
| EBITDA | -47.00M | -110.00M | 1.36B | 1.16B | -2.15B | -5.00M |
| Net Income | 1.60B | 1.41B | 210.00M | 450.00M | -1.59B | -135.00M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 13.77B | 13.20B | 8.48B | 7.07B | 8.70B | 7.01B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 2.41B | 2.33B | 2.18B | 896.00M | 755.00M | 785.00M |
| Total Debt | 621.00M | 633.00M | 6.05B | 6.71B | 8.82B | 5.77B |
| Total Liabilities | 9.14B | 9.00B | 7.11B | 7.46B | 9.75B | 6.49B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.72B | 3.44B | 1.26B | 243.00M | -518.00M | 306.00M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 740.00M | 889.00M | 827.00M | 716.00M | -1.84B | -3.15B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 911.00M | 1.04B | 918.00M | 803.00M | -1.32B | -2.59B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -226.00M | -230.00M | -13.00M | 31.00M | -2.58B | -627.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -77.00M | -137.00M | 261.00M | -868.00M | 3.90B | 3.53B |
Carvana Co Technical Analysis
Positive
387.53
Price Trends
331.56
Positive
380.28
Positive
365.45
Positive
Market Momentum
12.73
Negative
67.25
Neutral
80.99
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CVNA, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 387.53 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 325.92, above the 50-day MA of 331.56, and above the 200-day MA of 365.45, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 12.73 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.25 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 80.99 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for CVNA.
Carvana Co Risk Analysis
Carvana Co disclosed 42 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Carvana Co reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Carvana Co Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $61.76B | 5.54 | 57.15% | ― | 51.72% | 234.92% | |
66 Neutral | $77.78B | 32.03 | -263.22% | ― | 7.92% | 12.42% | |
63 Neutral | $6.89B | 8.25 | 28.44% | ― | 1.94% | 9.88% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $5.72B | -13.17 | 4.05% | ― | -1.64% | -50.32% | |
55 Neutral | $57.61B | 34.26 | -72.31% | ― | 5.02% | -4.34% | |
50 Neutral | $3.39B | 97.23 | 2.00% | 2.53% | -15.94% | ― |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Carvana Co Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder MeetingsStock Split
Carvana Shareholders Approve Forward Stock Split and Incentive Plan
Positive
May 6, 2026
Carvana Co. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 5, 2026, where shareholders approved the Carvana Co. 2026 Omnibus Incentive Plan and re-elected two Class III directors, Michael Maroone and Neha Parikh, to new three-year terms. Inve...
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