Carvana (CVNA.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 20% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Carvana (CVNA.US) – stock price at 69.33 $, August 2026
Carvana stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Carvana Price Target 2026: Analysts See 19% Upside

The average price target for Carvana is $82.83. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 19,47% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Carvana overvalued or undervalued?

Carvana is currently undervalued with a gap of 19.5% relative to the price target.


The current price is $69.33, which places Carvana in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $74.55, and overvalued when the price exceeds $91.11.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Carvana, the fair value range lies between $74.55 and $91.11.


See the full price target analysis for Carvana →

Analyst Ratings for Carvana stock in 2026: Buy

24 analysts cover Carvana. The majority is positive, with 66.7% recommending Buy, while 29.2% recommend Hold. The average price target is $82.83, which gives an upside of 19.5% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.00/5)
Strong Buy
10 (41.7%)
Buy
6 (25%)
Hold
7 (29.2%)
Strong Sell
1 (4.2%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.00 out of 5 based on 24 analysts

About Carvana – Auto & Truck Dealerships

Carvana driver en e-handelsplatform, der gør det muligt for folk at købe og sælge brugte biler online i USA. De har fuldstændig fjernet den traditionelle bilforhandler ved at lade kunderne klare hele processen hjemmefra. Kunderne kan finde en bil, få finansiering og garanti, og planlægge levering direkte på deres computer eller mobil. Carvana bruger en særlig 360-graders billedteknologi, så man kan inspicere bilen grundigt, uden at se den fysisk. Det gør beslutningen nemmere. Virksomheden blev grundlagt i 2012 og har hovedkvarter i Tempe, Arizona. Carvana har revolutioneret bilhandlen ved at flytte hele butikken online. De tjener penge på salg af biler og relaterede finansielle services. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Carvana

$ 101B Market cap
$ 25,1B Revenue
Auto & Truck Dealerships Industry
34.89 P/E
4.04 P/S
17.02 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Carvana?

Growth stock

Carvana is classified as a growth stock with quarterly earnings growth of 61.5% and strong long-term momentum of 0.0%.

Score Overview for Carvana

💰 Value Score 30/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 40/100 (Neutral)
🚀 Momentum Score 35/100 (Low)
📊 Total Score 35/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Carvana that investors should be aware of.

🚨 High debt: The debt-to-equity ratio is 564% – the company carries considerably more debt than equity, which raises the financial risk.
⚠️ High short interest: 14.3% of the shares are sold short – many professional investors are betting on price declines.

📈 Valuation

Carvana trades at a P/E ratio of 34.9, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 40.8. The P/S ratio is 4.0. The P/B ratio is 17.0.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Carvana has a profit margin of 6.3% (moderate) and an operating margin of 9.2%. Return on equity (ROE) is 58.8% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 11.7%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 61.5% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 5 out of 9 — average financial health. Altman Z2 is 3.20 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 564.2% — high debt, which raises the risk.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 14.27% — very high, the market is skeptical.

Insider Trading in Carvana 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Carvana have made 20 transactions – split into 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 22,014,264 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include MAROONE MICHAEL E, Palmer Stephen R, JENKINS MARK W. and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 22,014,264 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 1 purchases and 19 sales. A net 22,014,264 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: MAROONE MICHAEL E bought 21,153 shares at 62 $ each on 2026-07-31. The stock has since risen 11.3%.

Latest sale: Palmer Stephen R sold 760 shares at 66 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is buying: MAROONE MICHAEL E.

Who is selling: Palmer Stephen R, JENKINS MARK W., HUSTON BENJAMIN E., Taira Thomas, KEETON RYAN S. and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Carvana (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Carvana. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 Palmer Stephen R Sell 760 66 50,023
2026-08-03 JENKINS MARK W. Sell 133,972 66 8,808,659
2026-08-03 HUSTON BENJAMIN E. Sell 133,972 66 8,816,697
2026-08-01 Taira Thomas Sell 3,948 62 246,197
2026-08-01 Palmer Stephen R Sell 3,025 62 188,639
2026-08-01 KEETON RYAN S. Sell 2,881 62 179,659
2026-08-01 JENKINS MARK W. Sell 7,018 62 437,642
2026-08-01 HUSTON BENJAMIN E. Sell 7,018 62 437,642
2026-08-01 GILL DANIEL J. Sell 7,707 62 480,609
2026-08-01 GARCIA ERNEST C. III Sell 7,069 62 440,823

Who is buying and selling Carvana shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Carvana: MAROONE MICHAEL E. In total, 1,319,947 $ was bought across 1 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Palmer Stephen R, JENKINS MARK W., HUSTON BENJAMIN E., Taira Thomas, KEETON RYAN S. and others. In total, 23,334,211 $ was sold across 19 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Carvana Short Selling 2026: 14.3% Sold Short

Very high short interest: 14.3% of the free float
Short % of free float
14.3%
Assessment
Very high short interest
Short squeeze risk
High
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a very high share of short selling. Between 10-20% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 14.3% means that 14.3% of the freely traded shares in Carvana have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices. On positive surprises (e.g. a strong earnings report), short sellers can be forced to buy back shares quickly to close their positions, which can cause a short squeeze with sharp price gains in a short time.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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14.3%

When Does Carvana Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Carvana is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Carvana 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Carvana (CVNA.US) – RSI 55, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Carvana technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Carvana Co

Carvana Co is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $69.48 is 5.8% above the 20-day average ($65.70). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 4.0% above the 50-day average ($66.83). Long term, the stock is 6.0% below the 200-day average ($73.88), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (66.83) is below the 200-day average (73.88), which is a classic bearish signal for Carvana Co.

Is Carvana Co overbought or oversold?

Carvana Co has an RSI of 54.7, right in the middle of the neutral zone. There is no clear buying or selling pressure.

MACD Analysis for Carvana Co

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.431), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-1.072) by 0.641, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-2.352), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-1.051) by 1.301, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Carvana Co

Carvana Co has an annual standard deviation of 426.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Carvana Co

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.431). Weekly bearish (-2.352).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 54.7 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Carvana stock in 2026

Should you buy Carvana stock now?
No, the technical signal for Carvana is currently SELL. Carvana trades at $69.33 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.431 with rising momentum (signal: -1.072); RSI is at 54.7 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $82.83 points to 19.5% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Carvana stock?
The average analyst price target for Carvana is $82.83. The current price is $69.33, which gives an upside of 19.5%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $74.55 and $91.11.
Is Carvana a dividend stock?
No, Carvana does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Carvana stock?
Carvana is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 426.8%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Carvana overvalued?
No, Carvana is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (19.5% upside). Carvana has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 34.9 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 4.0, a P/B ratio of 17.0. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 19.5%.
Is Carvana overbought?
No, Carvana is not overbought. RSI is at 54.7 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 54.7 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 5.5% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Carvana earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Carvana has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Carvana shorted?
Yes, Carvana is shorted with 14.3% of the free float sold short. This is a very high level of short selling, which points to considerable bearish sentiment. A positive earnings report or unexpectedly good news can trigger a short squeeze with sharp price gains. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Carvana stock?
No, insiders are not buying Carvana shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 19 sales. On a net basis, 22,014,264 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 1 purchases and 19 sales, with a net 22,014,264 $ sold. Active sellers include Palmer Stephen R, JENKINS MARK W., HUSTON BENJAMIN E. and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Carvana a good stock?
Based on our total score, Carvana is rated as a poor stock with a total score of 35 out of 100. The stock scores below average on value, quality and momentum – it sits at the lower end of the market. The score is made up of Value: 30/100, Quality: 40/100, Momentum: 35/100. In addition: analysts see 19.5% upside to the price target; technical signal: Sell. Whether Carvana is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Carvana stock?
The outlook for Carvana based on current data: the average analyst price target is $82.83 (+19.5%); the P/E ratio is 34.9 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Carvana stock rising?
Carvana is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 5.5% above the 20-day average; short interest is 14.3% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Carvana go?
The average analyst price target for Carvana is $82.83, which corresponds to a potential gain of 19.5% from the current price of $69.33. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Carvana fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Carvana. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Carvana do?
Carvana driver en e-handelsplatform, der gør det muligt for folk at købe og sælge brugte biler online i USA. De har fuldstændig fjernet den traditionelle bilforhandler ved at lade kunderne klare hele processen hjemmefra. Kunderne kan finde en bil, få finansiering og garanti, o... The company belongs to the Cyklisk forbrug sector, more specifically the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Carvana as an investment.
Did Carvana raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Carvana. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Carvana making money or losing money?
Yes, Carvana is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 6.3% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 9.2%. At a P/E ratio of 34.9, you currently pay 34.9 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Carvana go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Carvana is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.20 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 5 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 564% (high). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Carvana have a lot of debt?
Yes, Carvana has elevated debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 564%. For the cyklisk forbrug sector, anything above 150% counts as elevated — that raises the financial risk, especially if interest rates rise or earnings fall. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Carvana service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 6.7x, and net debt equals 1.2 years of earnings (EBITDA).