Gordon Haskett Issues Pessimistic Forecast for Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) Stock Price

Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) had its price objective dropped by stock analysts at Gordon Haskett from $435.00 to $350.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Gordon Haskett’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 4.06% from the company’s previous close.

Other equities analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their price target on shares of Carvana from $600.00 to $519.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $519.00 price target on shares of Carvana in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on Carvana from $510.00 to $490.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their target price on Carvana from $525.00 to $425.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday. Finally, BTIG Research lowered their price target on shares of Carvana from $535.00 to $455.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday. Twenty equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Carvana currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $443.55.

Carvana Stock Performance

Shares of CVNA stock opened at $336.34 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $73.17 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.83 and a beta of 3.57. The company has a current ratio of 4.31, a quick ratio of 2.55 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $423.03 and its 200-day moving average price is $381.80. Carvana has a 12 month low of $148.25 and a 12 month high of $486.89.

Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 18th. The company reported $4.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.10 by $3.12. Carvana had a net margin of 6.92% and a return on equity of 50.96%. The business had revenue of $5.60 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.24 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.56 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 58.0% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts forecast that Carvana will post 2.85 EPS for the current year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Carvana news, VP Stephen R. Palmer sold 1,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $393.04, for a total value of $393,040.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 37,192 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $14,617,943.68. The trade was a 2.62% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, COO Benjamin E. Huston sold 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $411.27, for a total transaction of $4,112,700.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 98,652 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $40,572,608.04. This trade represents a 9.20% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 420,351 shares of company stock valued at $179,589,049 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 17.12% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Carvana

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of CVNA. First Horizon Corp increased its position in Carvana by 6.4% in the 4th quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 418 shares of the company’s stock valued at $176,000 after buying an additional 25 shares in the last quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its stake in Carvana by 28.3% in the third quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 136 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,000 after acquiring an additional 30 shares during the period. MAI Capital Management grew its stake in Carvana by 1.8% in the second quarter. MAI Capital Management now owns 1,757 shares of the company’s stock valued at $592,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares during the period. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC increased its holdings in shares of Carvana by 1.7% during the second quarter. Gilder Gagnon Howe & Co. LLC now owns 1,846 shares of the company’s stock valued at $622,000 after acquiring an additional 31 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB raised its position in shares of Carvana by 23.1% during the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 165 shares of the company’s stock worth $62,000 after purchasing an additional 31 shares during the period. 56.71% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Carvana News

Here are the key news stories impacting Carvana this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results were materially stronger than feared — revenue rose ~58% YoY and EPS crushed estimates, and management highlighted record retail/wholesale volume and a path to EBITDA growth. This beat is the main bullish driver behind buying interest today. Carvana Q4 2025 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Wedbush and several other firms continue to rate CVNA favorably (Wedbush kept an outperform/buy stance even after trimming its target), supporting conviction among growth‑oriented analysts despite lower targets. Wedbush Remains a Buy on Carvana Co (CVNA)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and models point to restored profitability but warn earnings are sensitive to gross profit per unit (GPU) swings — that caps upside until margin durability is proven. Carvana: Profitability Restored, But GPU Sensitivity Caps The Upside
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple firms trimmed price targets and one major shop (DA Davidson) cut to $320 and flagged a neutral view, which triggered early‑session selling and widened intraday swings. Analyst downgrades/target cuts are pressuring sentiment. Carvana Shares Gap Down After Analyst Downgrade
• Negative Sentiment: Investors pressed management on accounting and disclosure during the call; the CFO’s defense and subsequent media scrutiny (and reports of an investigator outreach) have raised governance concerns that could weigh on the stock until clarity is provided. Carvana fails to impress investors; CFO defends accounting practices

Carvana Company Profile

Carvana Co is an online-only retailer of used vehicles that operates a consumer-facing e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars. The company markets and sells inspected, reconditioned pre-owned vehicles through its website, where shoppers can browse inventory, view detailed 360-degree photos and vehicle history reports, finance purchases, and arrange delivery or pickup. Carvana’s model is built around a digital end-to-end car buying experience that aims to simplify vehicle transactions compared with traditional dealerships.

Its products and services include direct retail sales of used cars, trade-in and purchase offers for consumer vehicles, vehicle financing and related protection products, and a seven-day return policy that allows customers to test a vehicle in everyday use.