NASDAQ$CARG
Cargurus Inc · Q4 2020 earnings
Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
CarGurus generated strong results in Q4 2020, demonstrating the durability of their market leadership and the flexibility of their business model.
CarGurus reported Q4 2020 total revenue of $151.6 million, a decrease of 4% year-over-year. GAAP operating income was $33.5 million, and GAAP net income was $25.2 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted share. The company generated $47.9 million in cash from operations and $46.2 million in free cash flow during the quarter.
- Total revenue decreased by 4% year-over-year to $151.6 million.
- GAAP operating income was $33.5 million, compared to $13.6 million in Q4 2019.
- GAAP net income was $25.2 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted share.
- U.S. revenue was $143.7 million, a decrease of 3% compared to Q4 2019.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Cargurus · Revenue · Quarterly
$152M
Forward guidance
CarGurus anticipates total revenue between $156.0 to $160.0 million, non-GAAP operating income between $33.5 to $36.5 million, and non-GAAP EPS between $0.21 to $0.23 for Q1 2021.
Tailwinds
- Total revenue $156.0 to $160.0 million
- Non-GAAP operating income $33.5 to $36.5 million
- Non-GAAP EPS $0.21 to $0.23
Headwinds
- Guidance excludes the effects of significant COVID-19 resurgences.
- Guidance excludes the reintroduction of lockdowns.
- Guidance excludes a slowed pace of recovery.
- Guidance excludes the impact of foreign currency exchange gains or losses.
- Assumptions are based off of recent market behaviors.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020
+2.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.7%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.8%
Avg return
30 days after
64%
25 / 39 earnings
Positive
+49.8%
Q4 2021
Best reaction
-27.5%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -8.9% | -18.1% | -28.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.2% | +3.6% | +15.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.6% | +7.6% | +8.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +11.2% | +20.4% | +14.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | -17.1% | -17.0% | -19.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +5.8% | +14.0% | +16.6% | |
| Q2 2024 | +21.8% | +28.5% | +23.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.3% | +10.6% | +18.2% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.3% | -4.9% | -3.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | +3.6% | +3.2% | +15.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | -7.3% | -7.2% | -5.8% | |
| Q1 2023 | +15.8% | +17.3% | +26.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +6.4% | +2.4% | +6.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | -10.8% | +3.3% | -6.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -25.4% | -21.7% | -26.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -27.5% | -20.1% | -19.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +49.8% | +50.0% | +33.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +5.9% | +7.3% | +2.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +7.5% | +3.5% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +11.4% | +17.0% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -9.8% | -15.0% | -29.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.5% | +4.5% | +16.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -2.3% | -10.5% | -24.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +2.9% | -7.8% | +9.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | -27.3% | -24.3% | -38.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +5.1% | +10.1% | +12.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -4.0% | -6.8% | -3.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.0% | -2.8% | -12.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | -5.3% | -6.5% | -6.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.0% | -3.2% | -16.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +20.3% | +16.1% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +1.0% | +2.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.0% | +2.5% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | +11.4% | +11.7% | +19.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +11.4% | +11.7% | +19.2% | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.4% | +11.7% | +19.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +5.0% | +4.3% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.0% | +4.3% | +1.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.0% | +4.3% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2016 | — | — | — |
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