CARGConsumer Cyclical · Auto & Truck DealershipsThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Cargurus, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +14.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — among the strongest tenth. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cargurus, 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
Quality (100): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Growth (57): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (30): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CARG, 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 +14.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $39 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $38 → $44 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $40 → $41 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $40 → $41 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $43 → $44 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $35 → $42 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $37 → $40 |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 22 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $35 → $40 |
| 12 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | $40 |
| 12 June 2026 | Freedom Broker | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 28 May 2026 | Barclays | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 11 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | DA Davidson | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Feb 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
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. CARG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 99% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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CarGurus Chief Marketing Officer Sarnoff sold 17,151 shares valued at $634,587 based on the transaction-date weighted average price. The sale reduced Sarnoff's direct equity holdings by 14%.
Why it matters — A CARG watcher would note this insider disposition as it reduces the CMO's direct stake in the company by a notable 14%.
CarGurus' Kevin Roberts discussed affordability challenges in the auto market on Schwab Network, noting the average vehicle price reached $51,000 in July and continues rising, while more affordable cars are becoming harder to find. The discussion also covered supply tightness and tariffs affecting the market.
Why it matters — A CarGurus representative addressing rising prices and constrained supply signals market conditions that could affect demand and activity on the company's platform.
CarGurus' second-quarter 2026 results exceeded expectations, with 13% revenue growth and 8-11% gains in QARSD, alongside continued international expansion. AI-driven tools like PriceVantage and VINMax are boosting dealer engagement, conversion rates, and operational efficiency, supported by strong cash flows.
Why it matters — CarGurus watchers would note the company's reported earnings beat and the role of AI tools in strengthening dealer engagement and operational efficiency.
In their August 6 earnings calls, executives at CarParts.com and CarGurus said each company is using its own proprietary data to differentiate its platform from competitors.
Why it matters — CARG watchers would care because the company is positioning its proprietary data as a competitive advantage that could help it stand out in the online car-shopping market.
CarGurus, Inc. published the transcript of its Q2 2026 earnings call on Seeking Alpha. The transcript covers the company's quarterly earnings discussion for the period.
Why it matters — A CarGurus watcher would use the transcript to review the company's second-quarter results and management commentary.
The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Cargurus, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $42, with estimates ranging from $34 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 15 analysts covering Cargurus, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cargurus, Inc. 99 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, Cargurus, Inc. ranks 99 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 Quality (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies +14.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cargurus, Inc. 99 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 Cargurus, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CARG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $34 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Cargurus, Inc. returned +14.4% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CarGurus, Inc. is an online automotive marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of new and used cars.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 19 Aug 2026): "CarGurus Chief Marketing Officer Sells 17,151 Shares for $634,587". CarGurus Chief Marketing Officer Sarnoff sold 17,151 shares valued at $634,587 based on the transaction-date weighted average price. The sale reduced Sarnoff's direct equity holdings by 14%.
CarGurus, Inc. is an online automotive marketplace connecting buyers and sellers of new and used cars. The company's primary function is to simplify the car buying and selling process by providing a digital platform that lists a wide array of vehicles from various dealerships and private sellers. CarGurus enhances the car shopping experience through its proprietary algorithms and technology, ranking vehicles based on factors such as price, dealer reputation, and other market dynamics to ensure transparency and efficiency for consumers. CarGurus, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, caters to a global audience, impacting the automotive and e-commerce sectors significantly. The company empowers consumers with data-driven insights, fostering an informed decision-making process. With tools for financing, reviews, and comparison, CarGurus plays a pivotal role in the digital transformation of the automotive industry, aligning consumer needs with market opportunities efficiently and effectively.
CEO Mr. Jason M. Trevisan · 1,218 employees · United States · https://www.cargurus.com