About CarGurus, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CARG)
Cargurus Inc is an online automotive marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of vehicles, facilitating the car shopping and selling process. The company provides a platform where users can browse a large inventory of new and used cars, compare listings from various dealerships and private sellers, access vehicle history reports, and read reviews. By utilizing advanced algorithms and extensive data, Cargurus helps consumers find fair market prices for vehicles, while also offering tools and resources for dealers to reach a broader audience. The platform enhances transparency in the automotive market, making car buying and selling a more efficient experience for all parties involved. Read More
Online auto marketplace CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 4.3% year on year to $225.2 million. The company expects next quarter’s revenue to be around $232 million, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.46 per share was 5.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
BOSTON, May 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus, Inc. (Nasdaq: CARG), the No. 1 most visited digital auto platform for shopping, buying, and selling new and used vehicles1, today announced that Jason Trevisan, Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:10 PM ET.
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As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q4. Today, we are looking at online marketplace stocks, starting with CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG).
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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.
With tariffs going into effect, report uncovers trends in new car supply, consumer demand, and pricing—plus opportunities where shoppers can still find savings
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how eHealth (NASDAQ:EHTH) and the rest of the online marketplace stocks fared in Q4.
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Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at EverQuote (NASDAQ:EVER) and its peers.
CARGURUS INC could be undervalued. NASDAQ:CARG is scoring impressively in terms of growth while demonstrating strong financials. On top of that, it remains attractively priced.
Shares of online auto marketplace CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) fell 19.4% in the afternoon session after the company had a rough Q4 2024, with revenue and next-quarter guidance falling short of expectations. Sales grew just 2% compared to the previous year, dragged down by a 55% decline in both Wholesale and Product revenue, while Marketplace revenue, the core business, expanded 15%. International sales were a bright spot, climbing 26%.
Despite sluggish revenue growth, gross profit climbed 18% as margins improved. Adjusted EBITDA also surged, outpacing revenue growth and lifting EPS above Wall Street's estimates. First-quarter EBITDA guidance also topped forecasts, pointing to stronger profitability ahead.
Still, first-quarter revenue projections signal ongoing softness, with Wholesale and Product segments likely remaining a drag. Investors will watch whether Marketplace momentum can offset these headwinds.
Overall, this was a softer quarter due to weaker top-line momentum.
Among key performance indicators, total paying dealers increased by 3%, and Quarterly Average Revenue per Subscribing Dealer (QARSD) gained 12% to $6,144.
Online auto marketplace CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024 as sales rose 2.4% year on year to $228.5 million. Next quarter’s revenue guidance of $226 million underwhelmed, coming in 5.2% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.55 per share was 6.2% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
