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CARGCarGurus, Inc.
$30.57$3.0B
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CarGurus, Inc.

CARG
NASDAQ · Auto Dealerships
$30.57
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.95B
P/E19.7x
52W High$41.22
Volume2.2M
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Margin Expansion and Buybacks Offset Wholesale Volatility

CarGurus is executing a strategic pivot toward its high-margin marketplace, evidenced by gross margin expansion to 92.1% in 2026Q2 from 87.3% a year earlier, while operating leverage has driven operating margin to 25.1%. The capital-light model generates robus...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStrong
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

CARG price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

11/12 Beats

EPS beat 11 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+33% Peers

P/E is 33% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 51 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 51)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CARG-18.80%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CARG-18.09%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CARG+75.09%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+70.64%
5-Year Return
CARG-4.47%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+64.70%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y Low
19.7x
Forward P/EExpansion
11.6x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
13.0x
FCF YieldCash Flow
9.8%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
19.7x
127.2x
25th· Low
EV/EBITDA
13.0x
19.0x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
10.2x
21.5x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$15.99-47.7%
Base (Fair)$29.46-11.3%
Bull$38.63+26.4%
$15.99 Bear$29.46 Base$38.63 Bull
Current Market Price: $30.57
Trades at a 3.8% premium to Base DCF ($29.46)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$939M+5.0% YoY
Net income
$156M+643.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$289M+60.2% YoY
Operating margin
20.7%+19.2 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)36.2%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)34%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate11/12 (92%)
Revenue Beat Rate7/12 (58%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$0.66+7.7%
vs $0.61
$251M+0.4%
vs $250M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.58+3.6%
vs $0.56
$244M+0.2%
vs $243M
Q1 2026
Feb 19, 2026
$0.63+3.3%
vs $0.61
$241M+0.9%
vs $239M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.57+3.6%
vs $0.55
$239M-0.2%
vs $239M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
The Motley Fool·Sep 9, 2026
CarGurus COO Samuel Zales Sells 10,000 Shares for $365,000

The sale was valued at $365,000. The transaction involved 2% of the equity stake held before the filing.

GlobeNewsWire·Sep 3, 2026
CarGurus Appoints Matthew Mandel as Chief Financial Officer

CarGurus names Matthew Mandel as Chief Financial Officer. The former Fleetio CFO joins to lead financial strategy and support product platform growth.

PRNewsWire·Sep 1, 2026
Chicco and CarGurus Introduce The Family Fit Factor to Keep Families Safe on the Road

Baby Safety Month collaboration offers families free resources and expert guidance on child passenger safety, from vehicle choice to car seat fit.  LANCASTER, Pa.

The Motley Fool·Aug 19, 2026
CarGurus Chief Marketing Officer Sells 17,151 Shares for $634,587

The disposition involved 17,151 shares valued at $634,587 based on the transaction-date weighted average price. The transaction reduced Sarnoff's direct equity holdings by 14%.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CARG against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for CarGurus, Inc. (CARG)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CARG logoCARGCarGurus, Inc.Current
$30.57$2.95B19.724.99%16.6%34.04%—
CARS logoCARSCars.com Inc.
$10.35$578.6M32.340.57%4.73%7.4%—
TRU logoTRUTransUnion
$70.95$13.59B30.589.38%17.32%17.82%—
CVNA logoCVNACarvana Co.
$63.96$70.15B37.8548.63%6.26%37.06%—
VRM logoVRMVroom, Inc.
$9.35$48.94M-6.11867.04%-53.59%-48.94%—
KMX logoKMXCarMax, Inc.
$57.46$8.15B34.20-1.79%0.84%3.67%—

Compare CARG vs Peers

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs CARS

Most directly comparable listed peer for CARG.

Scale Benchmark

vs CVNA

Larger-name benchmark to compare CARG against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs CARS, TRU, CVNA, VRM

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CARG SEC Filings & Documents

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 4, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

2
FY 2026

Feb 19, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 20, 2025·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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CARG Frequently Asked Questions

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is CarGurus, Inc.'s revenue?

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) reported $974.3M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 888% increase from $98.6M in 2015.

How fast is CarGurus, Inc. growing?

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) grew revenue by 5.0% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is CARG profitable?

Yes, CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) is profitable, generating $175.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (16.6% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CARG's return on equity?

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) has a return on equity (ROE) of 34.0%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is CarGurus, Inc.'s free cash flow?

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) generated $309.4M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CARG back in 2015?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 11+ years of data

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