Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) Price Target Raised to $55.00

Maplebear (NASDAQ:CART) had its price objective boosted by Needham & Company LLC from $50.00 to $55.00 in a report published on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the stock.

Several other research analysts also recently issued reports on CART. Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Maplebear from $49.00 to $46.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their target price on shares of Maplebear from $41.00 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Fox Advisors cut shares of Maplebear from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Maplebear from $65.00 to $55.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Maplebear in a research report on Wednesday, January 14th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $41.00 price objective for the company. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $51.38.

Maplebear Stock Performance

Shares of CART opened at $36.30 on Friday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $41.19 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $41.78. Maplebear has a 52-week low of $32.73 and a 52-week high of $53.50. The company has a market cap of $9.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.83, a PEG ratio of 0.94 and a beta of 1.00.

Insider Buying and Selling at Maplebear

In other Maplebear news, General Counsel Morgan Fong sold 4,914 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $45.21, for a total value of $222,161.94. Following the transaction, the general counsel directly owned 404,940 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $18,307,337.40. This trade represents a 1.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. 26.00% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Maplebear

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Allworth Financial LP raised its position in shares of Maplebear by 35.7% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 928 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 244 shares during the period. Securian Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in Maplebear by 2.1% during the second quarter. Securian Asset Management Inc. now owns 12,509 shares of the company’s stock valued at $566,000 after purchasing an additional 252 shares during the period. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its stake in Maplebear by 9.6% in the second quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 2,978 shares of the company’s stock valued at $134,000 after purchasing an additional 261 shares in the last quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC raised its holdings in Maplebear by 2.5% in the second quarter. Rafferty Asset Management LLC now owns 11,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $498,000 after purchasing an additional 273 shares during the period. Finally, Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. raised its holdings in Maplebear by 5.0% in the third quarter. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. now owns 6,423 shares of the company’s stock worth $236,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 63.09% of the company’s stock.

Maplebear News Summary

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

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.