CarGurus Q1 Adjusted EBITDA beats estimates, raises Q2 guidance

CarGurus, Inc. Class A

CarGurus, Inc. Class A

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Overview

  • U.S. automotive marketplace's Q1 revenue rose 15% yr/yr to $244 mln

  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 beat analyst expectations

  • Company repurchased $175 mln in shares during Q1, totaling 29% of shares since Dec 2022


Outlook

  • CarGurus sees Q2 revenue between $247 mln and $252 mln

  • Company expects Q2 non-GAAP EPS from continuing operations of $0.57 to $0.64

  • CarGurus forecasts full-year revenue growth of 10% to 13% YoY


Result Drivers

  • AI-LED PRODUCT INNOVATION - Co said revenue growth was driven by investment in AI-led product innovation for dealers and consumers

  • INCREASE IN PAYING DEALERS - Growth in both U.S. and international paying dealers contributed to higher revenue

  • HIGHER OPERATING EXPENSES AND IMPAIRMENTS - Operating expenses rose 25% yr/yr, including $19.7 mln in impairments, impacting net income


Company press release: ID:nGNX5B8msy


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 Net Income

$32.23 mln

Q1 Adjusted EBITDA

Beat

$80.20 mln

$76.92 mln (14 Analysts)

Q1 Gross Profit

$224.60 mln

Q1 Operating Expenses

$184.50 mln


Analyst Coverage

  • The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

  • The average consensus recommendation for the online services peer group is "buy"

  • Wall Street's median 12-month price target for CarGurus Inc is $34.00, about 9.1% below its May 6 closing price of $37.41

  • The stock recently traded at 14 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 13 three months ago


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