NASDAQ$CART

Instacart · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Instacart achieved revenue growth and profitability improvements.

Instacart reported revenue growth of 10% year-over-year in Q4 2024, driven by Gross Transaction Value (GTV) increases and higher order volume. The company achieved GAAP net income of $148 million and strong operating income, supported by advertising growth and operational efficiencies.

  • Revenue increased by 10% year-over-year to $883 million.
  • GAAP net income rose to $148 million, representing 17% of total revenue.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 27% year-over-year to $252 million.
  • Orders grew by 11% year-over-year, reaching 77.5 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$883M

Previous: $803M+10.0%
EPS (adj)

$0.56

Previous: $0.44+27.3%
Orders

77.5M

Previous: 70.1M+10.6%
Gross Transaction Value

$8.65B

Previous: $7.89B+9.6%
Net Income

$148M

Previous: $135M+9.6%
Operating Income

$155M

Previous: $46M+237.0%
Gross Profit

$664M

Previous: $608M+9.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Instacart · Revenue · Quarterly

$883M

Q4 2024+10%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 5 of 10 quarters(50%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Instacart · $764M total across 2 segments · Q3 2023

  • Transaction Revenue
    $542M+11.8%
  • Advertising & Other
    $222M+18.7%

Forward guidance

Instacart anticipates growth in GTV and order volume in Q1 2025, with continued investment in operational efficiencies and technology advancements.

Tailwinds

  • Expected GTV growth of 8% to 10% year-over-year.
  • Increased orders expected to drive revenue growth.
  • Continued investment in advertising platforms.
  • Improved customer experience and operational efficiencies.
  • Expansion of in-store and omnichannel capabilities.

Headwinds

  • Average Order Value expected to decline.
  • Higher stock-based compensation expenses projected.
  • Increased marketing investments impacting short-term margins.
  • Seasonal fluctuations in advertising revenue.
  • Potential regulatory risks related to labor classification.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 14 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.5%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.1%

Avg return

5 days after

+3.7%

Avg return

30 days after

50%

7 / 14 earnings

Positive

+13.5%

Q1 2025

Best reaction

-14.0%

Q3 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-0.4%-2.8%+2.6%
Q4 2025+9.2%+9.2%+15.0%
Q3 2025+1.6%+11.7%+18.3%
Q1 2025+13.5%+14.9%+14.7%
Q4 2024-12.3%-20.3%-18.6%
Q3 2024-9.9%-12.0%-12.3%
Q2 2023+0.7%-0.9%+5.9%
Q2 2024+3.9%+2.5%+11.3%
Q1 2024-3.8%-7.4%-12.1%
Q4 2021-0.2%+2.0%+12.5%
Q4 2023-0.2%-2.2%+30.5%
Q4 2022+2.7%+0.2%-1.3%
Q3 2022+2.7%+0.2%-1.3%
Q3 2023-14.0%-10.2%-14.2%
Q1 2023
Q2 2022
Q1 2022
Q3 2021
Q2 2021
Q1 2021

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