Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) Receives $51.35 Consensus Price Target from Brokerages

Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Hold” from the twenty-eight brokerages that are covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have given a hold recommendation and fifteen have assigned a buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $51.3846.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Benchmark decreased their price target on Maplebear from $60.00 to $53.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 10th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Maplebear from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday. Citigroup dropped their target price on shares of Maplebear from $65.00 to $50.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, November 11th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Maplebear in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $41.00 price target on the stock. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Maplebear from $65.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, November 11th.

Maplebear Trading Up 9.2%

Shares of CART opened at $36.30 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $9.53 billion, a PE ratio of 22.83, a P/E/G ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.00. Maplebear has a 12 month low of $32.73 and a 12 month high of $53.50. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $41.19 and a 200-day moving average price of $41.81.

More Maplebear News

Here are the key news stories impacting Maplebear this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company outlook and volume trends lifted investor sentiment — management flagged continued GTV and engagement momentum and issued upbeat guidance that helped ease competition concerns, a major reason for the bullish move. Instacart shares soar as upbeat forecast tempers competition fears
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support: Needham raised its price target to $55 and maintained a Buy, signaling upside for investors who focus on Street revisions. Needham raises price target to $55
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call‑option flow — traders bought ~27,162 calls (≈247% above average), indicating bullish speculation or hedging that can amplify intraday upside and liquidity.
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue growth was solid (revenue ~ $992M, +12% YoY and roughly in line/above estimates) even as profits and EPS showed pressure; mixed fundamental signal that could support longer‑term recovery if margins stabilize. Maplebear Q4 earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: EPS and profitability disappointed: GAAP EPS and net income declined year‑over‑year (EPS missed consensus), highlighting margin pressure despite higher revenue — a near‑term headwind for valuation. Quiver: Stock Rises on Q4 2025 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo trimmed its price target (to $43) and moved to an equal‑weight stance, reducing near‑term Street support and contributing to volatility. Wells Fargo lowers price target to $43
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade(s) pushed the stock to a new 12‑month low in some sessions and insider selling activity noted by data providers may add to negative sentiment for cautious investors. Maplebear Hits New 12-Month Low After Analyst Downgrade

Insider Buying and Selling at Maplebear

In other news, General Counsel Morgan Fong sold 4,914 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $45.21, for a total value of $222,161.94. Following the completion of the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 404,940 shares in the company, valued at $18,307,337.40. This trade represents a 1.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 26.00% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Maplebear

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Hantz Financial Services Inc. lifted its stake in Maplebear by 78.6% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 884 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 389 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP raised its holdings in shares of Maplebear by 35.7% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 928 shares of the company’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 244 shares during the last quarter. Abich Financial Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Maplebear during the third quarter valued at $43,000. IFP Advisors Inc boosted its holdings in Maplebear by 761.3% in the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 956 shares of the company’s stock valued at $43,000 after purchasing an additional 845 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its position in Maplebear by 212.7% during the 3rd quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 1,157 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 787 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 63.09% of the company’s stock.

Maplebear Company Profile

Maplebear, Inc, doing business as Instacart, operates a leading online grocery and essentials marketplace that connects consumers, retail partners and personal shoppers through its digital platform. The company enables customers to order groceries, household items and specialty products for same-day or scheduled delivery, as well as in-store pickup. By integrating its technology with retailers’ existing inventory and point-of-sale systems, Maplebear streamlines the shopping experience and provides real-time availability and pricing.

Founded in 2012 and headquartered in San Francisco, Maplebear has grown from a regional startup to a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ under the ticker CART.