CARGCommunication Services · Internet Content & InformationThe 15 Wall Street analysts covering Cargurus, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $42 — +22.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 99 of 100 as at 12 Sept 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.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +22.0% 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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Cargurus, Inc. returned −5.1% against +17.5% 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 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 7% of US stocks
Cheaper than 33% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 84% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 99% of US stocks
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 13.1% 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: 17.7×; forward P/E: 11.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Cargurus, Inc. employs 1,218 people — $774K of revenue per employee.
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CarGurus COO Samuel Zales sold 10,000 shares for $365,000. The sale represented 2% of the equity stake he held before the filing.
Why it matters — Insider selling by a senior executive can draw attention from CarGurus investors watching for shifts in management sentiment.
CarGurus has appointed Matthew Mandel, formerly CFO of Fleetio, as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mandel will lead the company's financial strategy and support growth of its product platform.
Why it matters — A new CFO appointment signals a leadership change that could influence CarGurus' financial strategy and platform growth initiatives for investors to watch.
CarGurus has partnered with Chicco to launch "The Family Fit Factor" during Baby Safety Month, offering families free resources and expert guidance on child passenger safety, covering topics from vehicle choice to car seat fit.
Why it matters — This collaboration highlights CarGurus' expanding focus on family-focused safety content, potentially broadening its audience and strengthening its reputation as a helpful resource for vehicle buyers.
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.
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 12 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 12 Sept 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 +22.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cargurus, Inc. 99 out of 100 as at 12 Sept 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 -5.1% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 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, 9 Sept 2026): "CarGurus COO Samuel Zales Sells 10,000 Shares for $365,000". CarGurus COO Samuel Zales sold 10,000 shares for $365,000. The sale represented 2% of the equity stake he held before the filing.
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
