Earnings analysis · 10-Q
CVNA earnings analysis
Filed April 29, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
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Carvana reported Q1 2026 revenue of $4.98B, a decline from $5.65B in Q4 2025, and EPS of $1.69, which also represented a miss against the $1.49 consensus estimate. Despite the revenue decrease, retail vehicle sales…
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Carvana reported Q1 2026 revenue of $4.98B, a decline from $5.65B in Q4 2025, and EPS of $1.69, which also represented a miss against the $1.49 consensus estimate. Despite the revenue decrease, retail vehicle sales surged by 40% year-over-year, reflecting strong demand, although concerns about increased operational costs and profit margin pressures were noted.
Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $1.69
- Operating margin
- 7.5%
What stood out
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Strong Year-over-Year Retail Unit Sales Growth
Retail vehicle sales increased by 40% to 187,393 units in Q1 2026 from 133,898 in Q1 2025.
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Significant Revenue Participation from Retail Sales
Retail vehicle sales contributed $4.8 billion to total revenue of $4.98 billion during Q1 2026.
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Continued Investment in Technology
Management highlighted ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure to support the growth of retail units sold.
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Positive Customer Feedback
Customer satisfaction was high, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5.0 from over 265,000 surveys.
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Gross Profit per Unit
Total gross profit per unit for Q1 2026 was reported at $6,783.
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Sequential Increase in Units Expected
Management anticipates a sequential increase in retail units sold and Adjusted EBITDA in the upcoming quarters.
What to watch
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Revenue Miss
Reported revenue of $4.98B fell short of analyst expectations of $6.1B.
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Operating Margin Pressures
The operating margin decreased significantly to 7.5% in Q1 2026 from 9.8% in Q3 2025 due to increased costs.
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Cost Increase from Reconditioning
Management noted increased reconditioning costs, impacting overall profitability.
Management's outlook
Expect sequential increases in retail units sold and Adjusted EBITDA in Q2.
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