CARGCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 13 Wall Street analysts covering Cargurus, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $41 — +17.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 13 Nov 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 (51): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (29): 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Nov 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $38 → $41 |
| 9 Nov 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $39 → $41 |
| 7 Nov 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Nov 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $42 → $37 |
| 6 Nov 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $42 → $41 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $40 → $35 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $41 → $38 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | $32 → $39 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | $38 → $44 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $40 → $41 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $40 → $41 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $43 → $44 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $35 → $42 |
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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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, Cargurus, Inc. returned −3.8% against +13.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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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.
Cheaper than 41% of US stocks
Cheaper than 37% of US stocks
Cheaper than 8% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 94% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Cargurus, Inc. has a market value of $3.1B and an enterprise value of $3.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $942.3M. The latest quarter grew 11.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $175.9M, a 18.7% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $2.40.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $291.3M, after $23.9M of capital spending.
Cargurus, Inc. spent $369.5M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 17.2×; forward P/E: 11.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Cargurus, Inc. employs 1,218 people — $774K of revenue per employee.
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CarGurus reported third-quarter revenue of $258 million, up 12% year over year. Paying U.S. dealers using non-listings products increased 16% year over year.
Why it matters — These figures provide CARG watchers with updates on revenue growth and adoption of non-listings products among paying U.S. dealers.
CarGurus held its Q3 2026 earnings call on November 5, 2026. The excerpt lists company executives and analysts participating but provides no financial results or discussion details.
Why it matters — CARG watchers can note the timing and participants of the earnings call, but this excerpt does not offer information about the quarter’s performance.
CarGurus reported quarterly earnings of $0.70 per share, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.66. Earnings were $0.57 per share in the same period a year earlier.
Why it matters — CARG watchers may note that quarterly earnings exceeded the consensus estimate and were higher than a year ago.
Zacks Investment Research says CarGurus’ revenue and EPS for the quarter ended September 2026 provide a view of its performance, and highlights comparing key metrics with Wall Street estimates and year-ago figures.
Why it matters — Those comparisons offer CARG watchers additional context for assessing quarterly performance.
CarGurus reported 12% year-over-year revenue growth in the third quarter of 2026, as more dealers subscribed to its products. Pressure on vehicle affordability and dealer margins continued to weigh on spending.
Why it matters — CARG watchers may note both subscription-driven revenue growth and continued spending pressures tied to vehicle affordability and dealer margins.
The 13 Wall Street analysts covering Cargurus, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $41, with estimates ranging from $36 to $46. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 13 analysts covering Cargurus, Inc., 9 rate it a Buy, 4 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 13 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 13 Nov 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 13 analysts implies +17.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cargurus, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 13 Nov 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: $36 to $46 over the next 12 months.
Cargurus, Inc. returned -3.8% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
CarGurus Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in CarGurus, a Boston-based online automotive marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 6 Nov 2026): "CarGurus: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". CarGurus reported third-quarter revenue of $258 million, up 12% year over year. Paying U.S. dealers using non-listings products increased 16% year over year.
CarGurus Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in CarGurus, a Boston-based online automotive marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles. The company operates a digital platform for car shopping and vehicle listings, helping consumers compare options, review pricing information, and contact sellers across a broad range of markets. Its business is organized around two core segments: U.S. Marketplace, which supports retail vehicle discovery and lead generation, and Digital Wholesale, which serves dealers with online wholesale inventory solutions. CarGurus plays a significant role in the automotive e-commerce ecosystem by combining search, data, and transaction tools into one platform for consumers, dealers, and industry partners. The asset reflects a company focused on digital vehicle commerce and online marketplace services in the United States and internationally.
CEO Mr. Jason M. Trevisan · 1,218 employees · United States · https://www.cargurus.com
