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CARG Stock Chart & Stats
$36.45
$1.59(4.76%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$36.45
$1.59(4.76%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$26.39 - $41.22
Previous Close$34.96
Volume608.23K
Average Volume (3M)1.53M
Market Cap
$2.76B
Enterprise Value$3.17B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$122.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$185.14M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.6
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.87
Shares Outstanding75,309,870
10 Day Avg. Volume1,292,529
30 Day Avg. Volume1,530,271
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)9.77
Price to Sales (P/S)3.89
P/FCF Ratio12.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda12.11
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$41.22Price Target Upside13.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.01B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationExceptional cash conversion gives CarGurus substantial internal funding for product development, AI investment, acquisitions, and capital returns. Because free cash flow closely tracks earnings, the company has greater flexibility to pursue growth without relying as heavily on external financing.
International GrowthInternational expansion is adding a meaningful growth engine beyond the core U.S. marketplace. Strength across listings, vehicle-selling services, and OEM advertising indicates that CarGurus can adapt its platform and monetize dealer and automotive demand across multiple geographic markets.
AI And Data AdvantageA large proprietary data layer can improve inventory, marketing, lead conversion, and competitive-data products simultaneously. Combined with expanding AI functionality, this supports stronger dealer engagement and creates a durable platform advantage that can deepen product value over time.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionExpected margin compression indicates that growth investments and operating costs may outpace near-term revenue leverage. Lower profitability could constrain earnings expansion even if sales continue growing, particularly if product, technology, and marketing spending remains elevated over several quarters.
Cautious Dealer SpendingCarGurus depends heavily on dealer subscriptions, advertising, and add-on products, so cautious customer spending can slow monetization and reduce expansion opportunities. Persistent dealer economic pressure may limit pricing power, product adoption, and the pace of revenue growth.
Higher LeverageThe balance sheet remains generally sound, but higher leverage and declining equity reduce financial flexibility compared with earlier periods. If operating conditions weaken, debt obligations could make it harder to sustain investment, absorb volatility, or allocate capital across competing priorities.
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CARG FAQ
What was CarGurus Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
CarGurus Inc lowest stock price was $26.39 and its highest was $41.22 in the past 12 months.
What is CarGurus Inc’s market cap?
CarGurus Inc’s market cap is $2.76B.
When is CarGurus Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
CarGurus Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were CarGurus Inc’s earnings last quarter?
CarGurus Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.66 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.613 by $0.047.
Is CarGurus Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CarGurus Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CarGurus Inc pay dividends?
CarGurus Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is CarGurus Inc’s EPS estimate?
CarGurus Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.66.
How many shares outstanding does CarGurus Inc have?
CarGurus Inc has 75,309,870 shares outstanding.
What happened to CarGurus Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CarGurus Inc reported an EPS of $0.66 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.613. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.161%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CarGurus Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CARG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CarGurus Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$41.22 (13.09% Upside)
$41.22 (13.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CARG Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 32.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $360.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
56.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-23.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
CarGurus Inc
CarGurus, Inc., established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2005, manages a prominent online ecosystem for vehicle transactions, serving both buyers and sellers across the United States and internationally. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: the U.S. Marketplace and Digital Wholesale. Essentially, CarGurus offers an expansive digital automotive marketplace where individuals can search for new and pre-owned vehicle listings from numerous dealerships. Simultaneously, it empowers dealers by linking them with a vast, engaged consumer base and supplying them with practical, data-driven market intelligence. The platform provides an array of specialized features to simplify the car buying and selling journey. For instance, "Digital Deal" allows prospective buyers to begin their purchase directly from a vehicle's detailed listing, while "Finance in Advance" enables qualified consumers to secure pre-approved financing from partnering dealerships. For individuals looking to sell their vehicles, CarGurus offers "Sell My Car – Top Dealer Offers," where dealers present customized trade-in valuations, and "Sell My Car – Instant Max Cash Offer," which facilitates quick online sales of consumer vehicles to dealerships. Furthermore, CarGurus delivers various products to its dealership partners, including listing enhancements and analytical data tools. It also presents advertising avenues for automotive manufacturers and other businesses, focusing on strategies like brand reinforcement, category sponsorship, exclusive automobile segment positioning, and targeted consumer exposure. The company expands its reach through additional platforms such as Autolist, another online automotive marketplace accessible via mobile apps and its website, and PistonHeads, a comprehensive automotive hub featuring a marketplace, an auction platform, and editorial content for car enthusiasts. CarGurus, Inc. adopted its current name in June 2015, having previously operated as CarGurus LLC.
CARG Company Deck
CARG Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive, supported by double-digit revenue growth, strong cash-flow conversion, international momentum, expanding dealer engagement, successful early AI and product results, raised profitability expectations, and reaffirmed full-year revenue guidance. The main challenges were cautious dealer spending, ongoing dealer economic pressure, higher operating expenses, and year-over-year declines in gross and adjusted EBITDA margins.View all CARG earnings summariesCARG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$41.22
▲(13.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.07% Insiders
28.10% Mutual Funds
4.67% Other Institutional Investors
32.62% Public Companies and
Individual Investors