CarGurus (CARG) EBITDA (2016 - 2026)
CarGurus (CARG) recorded quarterly EBITDA of $40.1 million in Q1 2026, down 66.37% quarter-over-quarter from $119.2 million in Q4 2025, and down 20.88% on a YoY basis from $50.7 million in Q1 2025.
CarGurus (CARG) EBITDA (2016 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
CarGurus' EBITDA history runs 11 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $40.1 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, EBITDA fell 20.88% year-over-year to $40.1 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $238.8 million (up 31.54% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $244.4 million, up 55.55% from the prior year.
- EBITDA was $40.1 million for Q1 2026 at CarGurus, down from $119.2 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBITDA ranged from a high of $197.0 million in Q4 2024 to a low of -$93.6 million in Q2 2024.
- Historically, EBITDA has averaged $39.7 million across 5 years, with a median of $27.4 million in 2024.
- Biggest YoY gain for EBITDA was 201.07% in 2024; the steepest drop was 627.59% in 2024.
- A 5-year view of EBITDA shows it stood at $29.6 million in 2022, then soared by 120.91% to $65.4 million in 2023, then jumped by 201.07% to $197.0 million in 2024, then tumbled by 39.51% to $119.2 million in 2025, then slumped by 66.37% to $40.1 million in 2026.
- The last three EBITDA figures came in at $40.1 million (Q1 2026), $119.2 million (Q4 2025), and $54.7 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBITDA (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 18.05 Bn | 18.09 Bn | 11.57 Mn | -11.79 Mn |
| 2 | Carvana | 9.49 Bn | 7.89 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 581.00 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 6.94 Bn | 6.35 Bn | 605.26 Mn | -6.05 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.76 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 335.80 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 6.51 Bn | 6.45 Bn | 1.21 Bn | 314.30 Mn |
| 6 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.19 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 343.80 Mn | 82.21 Mn |
| 7 | Valvoline | 4.57 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 42.70 Mn |
| 8 | Openlane | 3.88 Bn | 3.84 Bn | 256.20 Mn | 73.80 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 3.69 Bn | 3.65 Bn | 877.90 Mn | 242.60 Mn |
| 10 | CarGurus | 2.58 Bn | 2.51 Bn | 224.62 Mn | 40.08 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 40.08 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 119.17 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 54.67 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 24.84 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 50.65 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 197.01 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 27.43 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -93.58 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 26.28 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 65.44 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 23.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 17.74 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 14.06 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 29.62 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 28.66 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 23.54 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 26.66 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 47.18 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 42.83 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 40.77 Mn |