CarGurus (CARG) EBT (2016 - 2026)
CarGurus (CARG) recorded quarterly EBT of $41.1 million in Q1 2026, up 132.09% quarter-over-quarter from -$128.2 million in Q4 2025, and down 23.02% on a YoY basis from $53.4 million in Q1 2025.
CarGurus (CARG) EBT (2016 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
CarGurus' EBT history runs 11 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $41.1 million for Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, EBT fell 23.02% year-over-year to $41.1 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at -$3.1 million (down 111.68% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $4.3 million, up 58.51% from the prior year.
- EBT was $41.1 million for Q1 2026 at CarGurus, up from -$128.2 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, EBT ranged from a high of $56.6 million in Q3 2025 to a low of -$128.2 million in Q4 2025.
- Historically, EBT has averaged $3.3 million across 5 years, with a median of $27.3 million in 2023.
- Biggest YoY gain for EBT was 149.84% in 2024; the steepest drop was 503.35% in 2024.
- A 5-year view of EBT shows it stood at -$77.6 million in 2022, then advanced by 13.67% to -$67.0 million in 2023, then surged by 149.84% to $33.4 million in 2024, then tumbled by 483.85% to -$128.2 million in 2025, then surged by 132.09% to $41.1 million in 2026.
- The last three EBT figures came in at $41.1 million (Q1 2026), -$128.2 million (Q4 2025), and $56.6 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | EBT (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 18.05 Bn | 18.09 Bn | 11.57 Mn | -11.84 Mn |
| 2 | Carvana | 9.49 Bn | 7.89 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 441.00 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 6.94 Bn | 6.35 Bn | 605.26 Mn | -110.68 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.76 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 142.00 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 6.51 Bn | 6.45 Bn | 1.21 Bn | 275.70 Mn |
| 6 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.19 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 343.80 Mn | 75.39 Mn |
| 7 | Valvoline | 4.57 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 59.50 Mn |
| 8 | Openlane | 3.88 Bn | 3.84 Bn | 256.20 Mn | 65.30 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 3.69 Bn | 3.65 Bn | 877.90 Mn | 170.50 Mn |
| 10 | CarGurus | 2.58 Bn | 2.51 Bn | 224.62 Mn | 41.14 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 41.14 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -128.21 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 56.57 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 27.41 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 53.45 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 33.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 30.06 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | -90.42 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 29.69 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -67.02 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 27.26 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 22.42 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 18.40 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | -77.63 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 28.86 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 23.39 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 26.54 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 44.59 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 40.22 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 38.54 Mn |