CARGCarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock — stock analysis & sentiment
CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CARG) last closed at $32.73, around the middle of its 52-week range of $26.39–$41.22. Composite market sentiment across 2 analyses is neutral (-5 on a −100 to +100 scale), as of Oct 23, 2026.
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What changed
Since the previous analysis (v1) on Aug 23, 2026.
CARG fell to $32.73, from $36.85 at the previous analysis.
Composite sentiment ticked down from -3 to -5, still neutral.
17 headlines since the last analysis — 6 positive, 5 negative, 6 neutral.
Market cap fell -11.18%, from $3.28B to $2.92B.
The written analysis on this page was refreshed for v2.
What the data says
An overview of the public data behind CARG.
At $32.73, CarGurus trades about 43% of the way up its 52-week range of $26.39 to $41.22. That puts it roughly 21% below the high and 24% above the low. The top of the range is about 56% above the bottom, so the stock has moved through a wide band over the past year. With a beta of 1.22, its price has tended to move somewhat more than the broader market.
At a market capitalization of about $2.9 billion, the shares trade at 17.4 times trailing earnings and 10.8 times forward earnings. That gap means the earnings expected over the coming year are well above what the company has reported over the past twelve months. The business is solidly profitable, keeping about 18 cents of each revenue dollar as profit, and revenue grew 13.1% over the past year. Price-to-book is high at 11.1, so the market values the company far above the net assets on its balance sheet. The stock pays no dividend.
Recent news has mostly been about CarGurus itself. Coverage includes a valuation comparison with eBay, a September sale of 10,000 shares by COO Samuel Zales for $365,000, and a January announcement marking the company's 20th year with a focus on AI-driven products. Other items look at the wider online auto market, such as Amazon's expansion into autos and the price wars in China affecting Autohome. A few headlines in the feed concern unrelated companies.
Written from public market data. Research, not financial advice — the thesis, signals and risk levels are in the full report.
Price chart
CARG daily price history.
Market sentiment
A composite of the public market data in this analysis, from −100 (bearish) to +100 (bullish).
This gauge blends news tone, analyst views, insider and congressional activity, and price momentum into a single score. The full report breaks down each driver and pairs it with the thesis.
See the full sentiment breakdown in the report →Key stats
A public snapshot of commonly used market and valuation measures.
Valuation & size
- Market cap
- $2.92B
- Enterprise value
- $2.98B
- P/E (TTM)
- 17.41
- Forward P/E
- 10.83
- Price / book
- 11.06
- Price / sales
- 3.01
Profitability & growth
- Net margin
- 18.19%
- Revenue growth
- +13.10%
- Earnings growth
- +1.41%
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
Price & risk
- Beta
- 1.22
- Average volume
- 1.19M
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About CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CarGurus operates online marketplaces for buying and selling vehicles, connecting car shoppers with a network of dealers in the United States and several international markets. The company earns revenue primarily through dealer subscriptions, advertising sold to automakers and other brands, and partnerships with financing providers. Its consumer and dealer tools include Digital Deal, which lets shoppers begin a purchase online for eligible listings; Sell My Car and Top Dealer Offers, which route trade-in and sale offers from dealers; and dealer software built around its Instant Market Value pricing data, including a VIN-scanning app and machine-learning pricing tools. Alongside its main marketplace, the company operates Autolist, a US automotive marketplace available on the web and mobile, and PistonHeads, a UK site combining classified listings, auctions, and editorial content for car enthusiasts. CarGurus was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.
Latest news
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CARG — frequently asked questions
Answered from the public data on this page.
What is the current market sentiment for CARG?
As of Oct 23, 2026, CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock (CARG) carries neutral (-5 on a −100 to +100 scale) composite sentiment. The score fuses recent news tone, analyst recommendations, technical posture, insider and congressional activity, and market attention into a single figure. The full breakdown of each component is in the report.
How has CARG stock been performing?
CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock last closed at $32.73, around the middle of its 52-week range of $26.39–$41.22.
What is CARG's market cap and valuation?
CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock has a market capitalization of about $2.92B, a trailing P/E of 17.4, a dividend yield of 0.00%.
What sector is CARG in, and who are its competitors?
CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically Internet Content & Information. Comparable companies include PINS, SNAP, MTCH, PPLI, RUM.
Where can I find a full analysis of CARG?
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