CarGurus (CARG) Share-based Compensation (2016 - 2026)
CarGurus (CARG) recorded quarterly Share-based Compensation of $13.3 million in Q1 2026, up 11.65% quarter-over-quarter from $11.9 million in Q4 2025, and up 2.88% on a YoY basis from $12.9 million in Q1 2025.
CarGurus (CARG) Share-based Compensation (2016 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
CarGurus' Share-based Compensation history runs 11 years deep, the most recent figure standing at $13.3 million for 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 was $13.3 million for Q1 2026 at CarGurus, up from $11.9 million in the prior quarter.
- In the past five years, Share-based Compensation ranged from a high of $27.8 million in Q1 2022 to a low of -$38.3 million in Q4 2023.
- Historically, Share-based Compensation has averaged $11.0 million across 5 years, with a median of $13.3 million in 2026.
- Biggest YoY gain for Share-based Compensation was 287.71% in 2023; the steepest drop was 616.46% in 2023.
- A 5-year view of Share-based Compensation shows it stood at $7.4 million in 2022, then sank by 616.46% to -$38.3 million in 2023, then soared by 140.84% to $15.7 million in 2024, then decreased by 24.08% to $11.9 million in 2025, then rose by 11.65% to $13.3 million in 2026.
- The last three Share-based Compensation figures came in at $13.3 million (Q1 2026), $11.9 million (Q4 2025), and $12.6 million (Q3 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Share-based Compensation (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uxin | 18.05 Bn | 18.09 Bn | 11.57 Mn | - |
| 2 | Carvana | 9.49 Bn | 7.89 Bn | 1.27 Bn | 26.00 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 6.94 Bn | 6.35 Bn | 605.26 Mn | 11.66 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.76 Bn | 6.78 Bn | 1.42 Bn | 12.10 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 6.51 Bn | 6.45 Bn | 1.21 Bn | 17.30 Mn |
| 6 | Rush Enterprises Inc \Tx\ | 5.19 Bn | 4.97 Bn | 343.80 Mn | 14.54 Mn |
| 7 | Valvoline | 4.57 Bn | 4.48 Bn | 187.00 Mn | 3.50 Mn |
| 8 | Openlane | 3.88 Bn | 3.84 Bn | 256.20 Mn | 9.40 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 3.69 Bn | 3.65 Bn | 877.90 Mn | 10.90 Mn |
| 10 | CarGurus | 2.58 Bn | 2.51 Bn | 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 |