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Carvana (CVNA)


Market Price (5/5/2026): $376.01 | Market Cap: $53.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Retail

Carvana (CVNA)


Market Price (5/5/2026): $376.01
Market Cap: $53.7 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Retail

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Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 52%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Last-Mile Delivery.

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 59x

Short seller report
Hindenburg Research report on 1/2/2025.

Key risks
CVNA key risks include [1] its significant reliance on subprime lending and the associated credit risk, Show more.

0 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 52%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail. Themes include Online Marketplaces, Direct-to-Consumer Brands, and Last-Mile Delivery.
2 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 10%
3 Expensive valuation multiples
P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 59x
4 Short seller report
Hindenburg Research report on 1/2/2025.
5 Key risks
CVNA key risks include [1] its significant reliance on subprime lending and the associated credit risk, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Carvana (CVNA) stock has lost about 5% since 1/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Carvana's Q4 2025 earnings report, released on February 18, 2026, revealed an adjusted EBITDA margin decline to 9.1% from 10.1% year-over-year, primarily due to elevated reconditioning costs at newly opened ADESA vehicle inspection and reconditioning centers. This news led to a nearly 16% drop in the stock price in one day. The company's CFO, Mark Jenkins, indicated that these cost pressures were expected to continue into Q1 2026, which further contributed to investor caution.

2. Broader macroeconomic factors and a bearish market sentiment towards growth stocks contributed to the stock's underperformance. Geopolitical events, specifically "America's attack on Iran and the ongoing economic uncertainty," were cited as factors pressing down on growth stocks, including Carvana, during February and March 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.1% change in CVNA stock from 1/31/2026 to 5/4/2026 was primarily driven by a -58.0% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120265042026Change
Stock Price ($)401.11376.55-6.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,26622,52223.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.4%6.4%85.8%
P/E Multiple88.837.3-58.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)139143-2.5%
Cumulative Contribution-6.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 5/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVNA-6.1% 
Market (SPY)3.6%64.7%
Sector (XLY)-2.7%57.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 22.8% change in CVNA stock from 10/31/2025 to 5/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 85.8% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)103120255042026Change
Stock Price ($)306.54376.5522.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)18,26622,52223.3%
Net Income Margin (%)3.4%6.4%85.8%
P/E Multiple67.837.3-45.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)139143-2.5%
Cumulative Contribution22.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 5/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVNA22.8% 
Market (SPY)5.5%54.8%
Sector (XLY)-1.5%51.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.1% change in CVNA stock from 4/30/2025 to 5/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 316.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)43020255042026Change
Stock Price ($)244.35376.5554.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,67322,52264.7%
Net Income Margin (%)1.5%6.4%316.6%
P/E Multiple151.537.3-75.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)130143-8.8%
Cumulative Contribution54.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2025 to 5/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVNA54.1% 
Market (SPY)30.4%45.6%
Sector (XLY)20.3%44.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 5325.8% change in CVNA stock from 4/30/2023 to 5/4/2026 was primarily driven by a 4317.3% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020235042026Change
Stock Price ($)6.94376.555325.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)13,60422,52265.6%
P/S Multiple0.12.44317.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)106143-25.8%
Cumulative Contribution5325.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2023 to 5/4/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CVNA5325.8% 
Market (SPY)78.7%43.0%
Sector (XLY)63.2%43.8%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CVNA Return-3%-98%1017%284%108%-9%60%
Peers Return48%-18%48%13%-7%-3%84%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%6%92%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CVNA Win Rate50%17%67%75%67%20% 
Peers Win Rate65%45%57%55%48%36% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%60% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CVNA Max Drawdown-15%-98%-7%-23%-20%-33% 
Peers Max Drawdown-3%-31%-2%-14%-23%-15% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-7% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: KMX, AN, LAD, PAG, GPI. See CVNA Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 5/4/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCVNAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-42.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven73.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-41.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-38.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven55 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-94.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven1691.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven738 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-72.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven263.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven82.8%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven82 days105 days

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In The Past

Carvana's stock fell -42.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 73.4% gain to breakeven.

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EventCVNAS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-42.3%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven73.4%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven34 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-41.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven69.7%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven42 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-38.0%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.3%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven55 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-94.4%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven1691.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven738 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-72.5%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven263.8%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven74 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-45.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven82.8%23.7%
  Time to Breakeven82 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-21.4%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.3%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven9 days6 days

Compare to KMX, AN, LAD, PAG, GPI

In The Past

Carvana's stock fell -42.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 73.4% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Carvana (CVNA)

Carvana Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States. The company's platform allows customers to research and identify a vehicle; inspect it using company's 360-degree vehicle imaging technology; obtain financing and warranty coverage; purchase the vehicle; and schedule delivery or pick-up from their desktop or mobile devices. Carvana Co. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona.

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Here are a few brief analogies for Carvana:

  • Amazon for used cars
  • Wayfair for cars

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  • Used Car Sales: Carvana operates an e-commerce platform allowing customers to buy and sell pre-owned vehicles online.
  • Vehicle Financing: The company offers financing solutions to customers for their used car purchases.
  • Vehicle Warranty: Carvana provides warranty coverage for the vehicles sold through its platform.
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Carvana (CVNA) sells primarily to **individuals**, not other companies. As an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars, its business model is direct-to-consumer.

The company serves several categories of individual customers, including:

  1. Convenience-Oriented Buyers: Customers who prioritize a streamlined, hassle-free car buying experience, avoiding the traditional dealership process, high-pressure sales tactics, and time-consuming paperwork. They value online research, home delivery, and features like Carvana's 7-day money-back guarantee.
  2. Digitally-Savvy Consumers: Individuals who are comfortable conducting significant purchases and transactions entirely online. They appreciate Carvana's digital tools, such as 360-degree vehicle imaging, online financing applications, and the ability to complete the entire purchase process from a desktop or mobile device.
  3. Value and Transparency Seekers: Buyers looking for a wide selection of used vehicles, competitive pricing, and transparent information regarding vehicle condition and history. Carvana's inventory and detailed listings appeal to those who want to make an informed decision without hidden fees or surprises.

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Ernest Garcia, III President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Mr. Garcia co-founded Carvana in 2012. Prior to founding Carvana, he held various roles at DriveTime Automotive Group, Inc. from January 2007 to January 2013, including financial strategist, managing director of corporate finance, and Vice President and Treasurer and Director of Quantitative Analytics. DriveTime, a used car business run by his father, Ernest Garcia II, provided the initial funding for Carvana. Carvana was launched as a subsidiary of DriveTime and later spun out in an IPO in 2017. Mr. Garcia began his career as an associate in the Principal Transactions Group at RBS Greenwich Capital from 2005 to 2006, focusing on consumer credit based investments.

Mark Jenkins Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Jenkins has served as Carvana's Chief Financial Officer since July 2014. Before joining Carvana, he was a professor in the finance department at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania from 2009 to 2014, where his teaching and research focused on consumer and corporate credit markets. From 2001 to 2004, Mr. Jenkins worked at The Brattle Group, an economic consulting firm, where he focused on corporate valuation and demand forecasting in technology markets.

Benjamin Huston Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Huston co-founded Carvana in 2012 and has served as its Chief Operating Officer since its inception. From 2011 to 2012, he co-founded and served as CEO of Looterang, a card-linking platform. Prior to that, he was an associate at Latham and Watkins, a global law firm, from 2008 to 2011, focusing on regulatory affairs.

Ryan Keeton Chief Brand Officer
Mr. Keeton co-founded Carvana in 2012 and has served as its Chief Brand Officer since its inception. Prior to joining Carvana, he was a principal at the Montero Group, a strategic consultancy firm, from 2010 to 2012, advising global public and private companies on strategic and business initiatives. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Keeton was the Director of Strategic Marketing for George P. Johnson, a global marketing agency.

Daniel Gill Chief Product Officer
Mr. Gill has served as Carvana's Chief Product Officer since March 2015. He co-founded and served as CEO of Huddler from 2007 until the company's acquisition by Wikia (now Fandom) in May 2014. Before that, he was Head of Strategy and Business Development for Inflection from May 2014 to March 2015.

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Carvana (CVNA) faces several key risks to its business model, primarily stemming from its financial structure, regulatory compliance, and operational execution.

  1. Financial and Credit Risk: Carvana carries a significant debt burden, with its profitability substantially tied to auto-loan financing, including a notable portion of subprime originations. Rising interest rates and increasing delinquencies in subprime auto loans pose a material risk to the company's earnings and liquidity. Furthermore, Carvana has faced allegations of accounting improprieties, overstating earnings, and undisclosed related-party transactions, which could impact investor confidence and lead to further scrutiny.
  2. Regulatory and Legal Scrutiny: The company has a history of regulatory challenges and compliance issues at both federal and state levels. These include investigations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state agencies concerning deceptive advertising practices, financing disclosures, vehicle condition disclosures, and the proper processing of vehicle titles and registrations. Ongoing or new regulatory actions could result in significant fines, operational restrictions, and damage to Carvana's reputation.
  3. Operational Challenges and Customer Satisfaction: Carvana's rapid growth has introduced operational complexities, particularly regarding vehicle reconditioning, quality control, and logistics. Recurring concerns include variability in inspection rigor, leading to higher-than-expected return rates, and customer complaints about post-purchase fees, unclear delivery terms, and issues with obtaining proper vehicle registrations and titles. These operational inefficiencies and customer service issues can impact the company's brand, increase costs, and hinder its ability to scale profitably.

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The clear emerging threat to Carvana is the increasing push by major automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to establish direct-to-consumer online sales channels for both new and used vehicles. As OEMs seek greater control over the customer lifecycle, they are investing in digital platforms that allow consumers to research, configure, finance, and purchase vehicles directly from the manufacturer, often including home delivery and factory-backed warranties. This trend, already demonstrated by companies like Tesla for new vehicles, could extend more aggressively to the OEMs' own certified pre-owned and trade-in inventory, effectively cutting out third-party online used car retailers like Carvana. OEMs possess significant advantages in terms of brand trust, existing service networks, financing capabilities, and direct access to a continuous supply of their own used vehicles, which could allow them to offer a more integrated and potentially more attractive value proposition to customers.

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Carvana's main product and service is operating an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States. The addressable market for Carvana can be defined by the size of the U.S. used car market, with a significant focus on the growing online segment within this market. The United States used car market generated a revenue of approximately USD 393.79 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow, with estimates suggesting the market will reach around USD 519.05 billion by 2030 and nearly USD 568.31 billion by 2035. Another estimate places the U.S. market at USD 274.59 billion in 2026. Specifically, the online segment of this market represents a substantial portion of Carvana's addressable market. In 2025, online sales constituted nearly 40% of all used car transactions in the U.S. The third-party channel sales segment, which includes online platforms, was valued at USD 72.2 billion in 2024. The online sales channel within the U.S. used car market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% between 2026 and 2035.

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Expected Drivers of Future Revenue Growth for Carvana (CVNA)

Over the next 2-3 years, Carvana (CVNA) is expected to drive future revenue growth through several key initiatives and market dynamics:

  1. Expansion of Retail Unit Sales and Market Share: Carvana is actively focused on increasing its retail unit sales, aiming for significant year-over-year growth. This expansion is supported by its relatively low current market share (around 1.5-1.6%) in the fragmented U.S. used car market, indicating substantial room for growth and market penetration. The company has a long-term objective of selling 3 million retail units annually.
  2. Enhancement of Customer Offering and Experience: A continuous improvement in Carvana's customer offering is a core growth driver. This involves providing a wider selection of vehicles, reducing delivery times, and lowering overall costs for customers. The simplification of the transaction process, including leveraging AI-driven platforms, also contributes to a seamless and improved customer experience.
  3. Increasing Brand Awareness, Understanding, and Trust: As Carvana scales its operations and improves its service, there is an ongoing effort to build greater awareness, understanding, and trust in its online car buying and selling model. This increased confidence in the platform is a fundamental long-term growth driver.
  4. Operational Efficiencies and Benefits of Scale: Carvana is focused on leveraging its scale to drive operational efficiencies, which in turn supports revenue growth. This includes optimizing its inventory selection, improving reconditioning centers (IRCs) for higher vehicle throughput, and reducing costs associated with reconditioning, inbound transport, and selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses per unit. The integration of ADESA operations and the development of new "Megasites" are key to these efficiency gains.
  5. Growth in Financing Solutions and Other Revenue Streams (GPU Improvements): Carvana's financing arm is a significant component of its revenue, offering competitive loan options to a broad customer base. The company is also focused on improving its Gross Profit Per Unit (GPU) through various fundamental gains, such as better cost of funds and higher attachment rates on vehicle service contracts and other complementary products. Furthermore, falling auto finance rates could entice more consumers to purchase vehicles, providing a favorable macroeconomic tailwind.

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Share Repurchases

  • Carvana did not make significant share repurchases in recent years, with a 1-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -11.70% as of September 2025, indicating potential share issuance rather than buybacks.

Share Issuance

  • In April 2022, Carvana completed a public offering of 15,625,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $80.00 per share, with company executives purchasing a portion of these shares.
  • In August 2023, Carvana raised $126 million in equity capital from existing shareholders, valuing the Class A common stock at $46.31 per share.
  • In February 2026, Carvana completed a $1.23 billion follow-on equity offering to support its expansion goals and enhance financial flexibility.

Outbound Investments

  • Carvana's most significant outbound investment was the acquisition of ADESA in February 2022 for $2.2 billion, which expanded its logistics, auction, and reconditioning capabilities.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures significantly decreased from $512 million in 2022 to $87 million in 2023 and $91 million in 2024, reflecting a strategic shift towards profitability.
  • Annual capital expenditures were $147 million in 2025.
  • The focus of capital expenditures has shifted to leveraging existing infrastructure capacity to support future growth and debt reduction. For 2026 and beyond, Carvana is "massively investing in electrification, focusing on systems for reconditioning and charging electric vehicles".

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Financials

CVNAKMXANLADPAGGPIMedian
NameCarvana CarMax AutoNati.Lithia M.Penske A.Group 1 . 
Mkt Price376.5536.88202.66282.02164.91330.00242.34
Mkt Cap53.85.27.06.610.83.96.8
Rev LTM22,52225,88127,49337,72832,06822,47326,687
Op Inc LTM2,068-4591,2781,3941,2549561,266
FCF LTM7401,243-104-453597326462
FCF 3Y Avg862464-116-247735224344
CFO LTM9111,784187-74899628764
CFO 3Y Avg977956221831,085473714

Growth & Margins

CVNAKMXANLADPAGGPIMedian
NameCarvana CarMax AutoNati.Lithia M.Penske A.Group 1 . 
Rev Chg LTM51.7%-1.8%1.9%2.5%-0.9%7.2%2.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg24.1%-4.4%1.1%10.0%4.5%10.9%7.2%
Rev Chg Q52.0%-1.0%-2.1%1.0%-1.1%-1.8%-1.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM10.8%-0.2%-0.5%0.2%-0.3%-0.4%-0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM65.4%-72.1%1.5%-9.8%-8.6%-0.6%-4.6%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg251.0%-22.6%-12.2%-7.5%-4.9%-3.1%-6.2%
Op Mgn LTM9.2%-1.8%4.6%3.7%3.9%4.3%4.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.4%-1.2%5.0%4.3%4.2%4.8%4.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%-0.3%-0.1%-0.2%-0.1%0.0%-0.1%
CFO/Rev LTM4.0%6.9%0.7%-0.2%2.8%2.8%2.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg6.6%3.7%0.8%0.2%3.4%2.3%2.8%
FCF/Rev LTM3.3%4.8%-0.4%-1.2%1.9%1.5%1.7%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.9%1.8%-0.4%-0.7%2.3%1.1%1.4%

Valuation

CVNAKMXANLADPAGGPIMedian
NameCarvana CarMax AutoNati.Lithia M.Penske A.Group 1 . 
Mkt Cap53.85.27.06.610.83.96.8
P/S2.40.20.30.20.30.20.2
P/Op Inc26.0-11.45.54.78.64.15.1
P/EBIT-149.74.15.13.97.25.34.6
P/E37.321.210.49.311.712.011.8
P/CFO59.02.937.7-89.412.16.29.1
Total Yield2.7%4.7%9.7%11.6%11.0%9.0%9.3%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.8%2.4%0.7%0.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.6%7.4%-1.8%-3.7%7.2%5.2%4.9%
D/E0.13.51.52.40.81.41.5
Net D/E0.03.51.52.40.81.41.5

Returns

CVNAKMXANLADPAGGPIMedian
NameCarvana CarMax AutoNati.Lithia M.Penske A.Group 1 . 
1M Rtn20.0%-10.6%2.5%12.0%10.4%0.2%6.5%
3M Rtn-7.7%-17.6%-1.3%-13.8%5.6%-6.1%-6.9%
6M Rtn13.3%-10.8%2.2%-8.1%5.6%-15.9%-3.0%
12M Rtn46.5%-44.7%14.7%-4.2%8.3%-19.6%2.1%
3Y Rtn4,102.6%-47.8%52.1%33.3%28.5%52.4%42.7%
1M Excs Rtn10.6%-19.9%-6.9%2.6%1.0%-9.2%-2.9%
3M Excs Rtn-10.9%-20.9%-4.5%-17.0%2.4%-9.3%-10.1%
6M Excs Rtn17.9%-17.5%-2.0%-15.5%-1.4%-21.9%-8.8%
12M Excs Rtn21.0%-72.2%-12.7%-31.8%-19.0%-46.7%-25.4%
3Y Excs Rtn4,956.0%-121.7%-20.4%-44.3%-44.8%-24.1%-34.2%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment13,67310,771   
Other sales and revenues  7411,043401
Retail vehicle sales, net  10,2549,8514,741
Wholesale sales and revenues  2,6091,920445
Total13,67310,77113,60412,8145,587


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment990    
Total990    


Net Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Single Segment404    
Total404    


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$376.55 
Market Cap ($ Bil)53.8 
First Trading Date04/28/2017 
Distance from 52W High-21.3% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$339.01$368.29
DMA Trendindeterminatedown
Distance from DMA11.1%2.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility60.4%60.0%
Downside Capture2.021.24
Upside Capture253.10213.54
Correlation (SPY)64.3%45.5%
CVNA Betas & Captures as of 4/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.692.492.612.742.182.69
Up Beta3.223.323.092.802.022.51
Down Beta7.742.661.471.692.712.19
Up Capture245%272%309%513%364%101098%
Bmk +ve Days15223166141428
Stock +ve Days12223369139406
Down Capture-223%164%243%221%160%113%
Bmk -ve Days4183056108321
Stock -ve Days10213156112344

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVNA
CVNA43.9%59.8%0.84-
Sector ETF (XLY)19.7%18.8%0.8245.2%
Equity (SPY)29.7%12.5%1.8346.1%
Gold (GLD)39.6%27.2%1.214.2%
Commodities (DBC)50.7%18.0%2.18-11.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)12.1%13.5%0.6010.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-19.0%42.2%-0.3923.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVNA
CVNA4.2%111.1%0.54-
Sector ETF (XLY)6.6%23.8%0.2449.1%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5944.0%
Gold (GLD)20.1%17.9%0.914.5%
Commodities (DBC)14.1%19.1%0.602.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.3%18.8%0.0836.2%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.3%56.2%0.3421.3%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with CVNA
CVNA41.7%99.6%0.84-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.6%22.0%0.5349.6%
Equity (SPY)14.9%17.9%0.7143.7%
Gold (GLD)13.4%15.9%0.707.1%
Commodities (DBC)9.7%17.7%0.469.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.6%20.7%0.2334.6%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)67.1%66.9%1.0613.7%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date4152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity14.3 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 3312026-7.6%
Average Daily Volume2.6 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.4 days
Basic Shares Quantity142.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares10.0%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
4/29/2026-0.2%  
2/18/2026-7.9%-7.4%-18.6%
10/29/2025-13.8%-12.5%6.0%
7/30/202517.0%6.4%13.1%
5/7/202510.2%17.9%31.8%
2/19/2025-12.1%-17.5%-34.2%
10/30/202419.3%15.3%25.6%
7/31/202410.0%-3.4%12.6%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141213
# Negative9109
Median Positive18.1%10.9%25.6%
Median Negative-7.9%-6.7%-12.5%
Max Positive40.2%66.1%108.3%
Max Negative-39.0%-30.4%-50.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/18/202610-K
09/30/202510/29/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202505/07/202510-Q
12/31/202402/19/202510-K
09/30/202410/30/202410-Q
06/30/202407/31/202410-Q
03/31/202405/01/202410-Q
12/31/202302/22/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202307/19/202310-Q
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q
12/31/202202/23/202310-K
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q

Recent Forward Guidance [BETA]

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/29/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
2030 Retail Units Sold 3.00 Mil    
2030 Adjusted EBITDA Margin 13.5%    

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/18/2026

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Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Jenkins, Mark WChief Financial OfficerDirectSell5012026387.1912,7504,936,67181,359,055Form
2Palmer, Stephen RVice President of AccountingDirectSell5012026395.321,000395,32013,002,470Form
3Huston, Benjamin EChief Operating OfficerDirectSell5012026384.9610,0003,849,59240,791,050Form
4Taira, ThomasPresident, Special ProjectsDirectSell4102026341.003,7701,285,57019,970,324Form
5Palmer, Stephen RVice President of AccountingDirectSell4032026317.501,000317,50010,760,392Form