CarGurus (CARG) Share-based Compensation (2016 - 2026)
CarGurus (CARG) posted quarterly Share-based Compensation of $13.3 million for Q1 2026, up 2.88% year-over-year from $12.9 million in Q1 2025, and up 11.65% on a QoQ basis from $11.9 million in Q4 2025.
CarGurus (CARG) Share-based Compensation (2016 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
CarGurus (CARG) has reported Share-based Compensation for 11 consecutive years, with $13.3 million the latest figure, recorded in Q1 2026.
- In Q1 2026, Share-based Compensation rose 2.88% year-over-year to $13.3 million; the TTM figure through Mar 2026 stood at $50.8 million (down 14.7% YoY), while the FY2025 annual figure was $50.4 million, down 19.29% from the prior year.
- Share-based Compensation came in at $13.3 million for Q1 2026 at CarGurus, up from $11.9 million in the prior quarter.
- The five-year high for Share-based Compensation was $27.8 million in Q1 2022, with the low at -$38.3 million in Q4 2023.
- Average Share-based Compensation over 5 years is $11.0 million, with a median of $13.3 million recorded in 2026.
- The largest YoY upside for Share-based Compensation was 287.71% in 2023 against a maximum downside of 616.46% in 2023.
- Year by year, Share-based Compensation stood at $7.4 million in 2022, then slumped by 616.46% to -$38.3 million in 2023, then soared by 140.84% to $15.7 million in 2024, then declined by 24.08% to $11.9 million in 2025, then climbed by 11.65% to $13.3 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Share-based Compensation over the past three periods registered $13.3 million, $11.9 million, and $12.6 million for Q1 2026, Q4 2025, and Q3 2025 respectively.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Stock Comp. (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 128.90 Bn | 128.96 Bn | - | - |
| 2 | Carvana | 48.46 Bn | 46.86 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 26.00 Mn |
| 3 | Penske Automotive | 11.65 Bn | 11.59 Bn | 1.30 Bn | 8.10 Mn |
| 4 | Carmax | 7.34 Bn | 7.21 Bn | 854.41 Mn | 41.95 Mn |
| 5 | Lithia Motors | 6.80 Bn | 6.82 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 12.10 Mn |
| 6 | Autonation | 6.40 Bn | 6.33 Bn | 1.21 Bn | 17.30 Mn |
| 7 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.57 Bn | 5.35 Bn | 343.80 Mn | 14.54 Mn |
| 8 | Valvoline | 4.88 Bn | 4.79 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 3.50 Mn |
| 9 | Asbury Automotive | 3.76 Bn | 3.73 Bn | 726.90 Mn | 11.10 Mn |
| 10 | CarGurus | 2.67 Mn | -69.38 Mn | 224.62 Mn | 13.27 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 13.27 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 13.27 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 11.89 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 11.89 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 12.63 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 12.63 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 13.03 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 13.03 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 12.90 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 12.90 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 15.66 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 15.66 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 15.46 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 15.46 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 15.56 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 15.56 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.82 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.82 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -38.34 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | -38.34 Mn |