ACVAConsumer Cyclical · Auto & Truck DealershipsThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering ACV Auctions, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $9 — +21.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores ACV Auctions, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Accruals (89): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.
Momentum (28): The shares have been drifting down relative to others.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ACVA, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $7.00 → $8.50 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Downgrade | Underweight | $8.00 → $6.00 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $7.00 → $8.00 |
| 1 June 2026 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 1 June 2026 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Market Perform | $7.00 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | B. Riley Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Barrington Research | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Needham | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | Jefferies | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
| 7 Nov 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | B of A Securities | Downgrade | Underperform | — |
| 6 Nov 2025 | Barrington Research | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. ACVA appears on the weeks it earns a place.
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Higher than 64% of US stocks
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ACV Auctions stock was flat on Tuesday following a media report that management was exploring strategic options for the company's future, which could potentially result in a sale of the business.
Why it matters — ACVA watchers would care because the company's exploration of strategic options, including a possible sale, could substantially change the company's ownership and future direction.
A Seeking Alpha article maintains a "Buy" rating on ACV Auctions, citing Q2 2026 EBITDA and EPS beats along with EBITDA margin expansion driven by cost absorption and operational leverage.
Why it matters — ACVA watchers would care because the article highlights the company's ability to outperform in a contracting market while improving margins, suggesting strong operational execution.
ACV Auctions, Inc. (ACVA) held a Q2 2026 earnings call, and a transcript of that call has been published on Seeking Alpha. The item reports the existence of the earnings call transcript.
Why it matters — A transcript of the Q2 2026 earnings call provides ACVA watchers with the company's most recent financial discussion and management commentary.
ACV Auctions reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $214 million, up 10% year over year, as it continued to gain market share despite a weaker dealer wholesale market. Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $21 million, exceeding the top of the company's guidance range, while non-GAAP net income was $10 million.
Why it matters — The results show ACVA sustaining revenue growth and record profitability even amid a softer dealer wholesale market, highlighting its competitive position.
ACV Auctions reported Q2 earnings of $0.06 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.07 per share in the same quarter a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat the consensus estimate, providing an indication of the company's performance relative to analyst expectations for the quarter.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering ACV Auctions, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $9, with estimates ranging from $6 to $16. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering ACV Auctions, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks ACV Auctions, Inc. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 22 Aug 2026, ACV Auctions, Inc. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (89 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 13 analysts implies +21.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks ACV Auctions, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering ACV Auctions, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ACVA are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $6 to $16 over the next 12 months.
ACV Auctions, Inc. returned -35.2% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
ACV Auctions Inc. is a digital automotive marketplace company focused on wholesale used-vehicle transactions.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 11 Aug 2026): "Why ACV Auctions Stock Flat-Lined on Tuesday". ACV Auctions stock was flat on Tuesday following a media report that management was exploring strategic options for the company's future, which could potentially result in a sale of the business.
ACV Auctions Inc. is a digital automotive marketplace company focused on wholesale used-vehicle transactions. ACV Auctions provides an online platform that connects dealerships and commercial partners for buying and selling vehicles through live auctions, while also supporting the process with vehicle condition reports, imaging, and data-driven pricing insights. Its current services include transportation coordination, short-term inventory financing, post-sale assurance, and remarketing support, helping dealers manage sourcing, selling, and logistics in one workflow. The company also offers data and technology tools designed to improve vehicle inspection, marketplace efficiency, and transaction transparency. ACV Auctions serves the automotive retail and wholesale ecosystem, with its platform used by independent dealers, franchise dealers, and other commercial participants seeking a more streamlined way to move used inventory.
CEO Mr. George G. Chamoun · 3,200 employees · United States · https://www.acvauto.com