NYSE$CVNA

Carvana Co · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

Carvana reported record revenue and profitability in Q4 2024, with strong growth in retail unit sales.

Carvana achieved record revenue of $3.55 billion in Q4 2024, reflecting a 46% year-over-year increase. Net income reached $159 million, and adjusted EBITDA stood at $359 million. The company reported a net income margin of 4.5% and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 10.1%. Retail unit sales surged by 50% year-over-year, solidifying Carvana’s strong market position.

  • Q4 revenue reached $3.55 billion, up 46% YoY.
  • Net income hit $159 million with a 4.5% margin.
  • Retail unit sales increased 50% YoY to 114,379 units.
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $359 million.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$3.55B

Previous: $2.42B+46.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.56

Previous: -$1.00+156.0%
Retail Units Sold

114.4K

Previous: 76.1K+50.3%
Wholesale Units Sold

48.8K

Previous: 34.1K+43.0%
Adjusted EBITDA

$359M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

10.1%

No prior period
Net Income Margin

4.5%

No prior period
Total GPU

$6.67K

No prior period
Net Income

$79M

Previous: -$200M+139.5%
Operating Income

$260M

Previous: $48M+441.7%
Gross Profit

$763M

Previous: $402M+89.8%

Revenue & EPS history

Carvana · Revenue · Quarterly

$3.55B

Q4 2024+46.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 11 of 15 quarters(73%)
ActualEstimate

Forward guidance

Carvana expects continued growth in retail unit sales and adjusted EBITDA for 2025, with a sequential increase in Q1 2025, assuming stable market conditions.

Tailwinds

  • Strong momentum in retail unit sales growth.
  • Continued profitability improvement with adjusted EBITDA expansion.
  • Strategic positioning for further market share gains.
  • Operational efficiencies expected to drive margin improvements.
  • Positive consumer demand trends for used vehicle purchases.

Headwinds

  • Macroeconomic uncertainties may impact demand.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions affecting vehicle availability.
  • Competitive pressures in the online automotive retail space.
  • Ongoing challenges in optimizing logistics and delivery infrastructure.
  • Regulatory risks that could affect business operations.

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 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+8.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

+6.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+12.7%

Avg return

30 days after

62%

23 / 37 earnings

Positive

+40.7%

Q1 2017

Best reaction

-35.0%

Q3 2022

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+2.3%-4.4%-8.1%
Q4 2025+16.3%-10.1%-22.2%
Q3 2025-8.4%-12.5%+5.8%
Q2 2025+17.0%+5.1%+11.5%
Q1 2025+10.2%+13.1%+31.8%
Q4 2024-12.1%-21.3%-32.2%
Q3 2024+18.5%+8.3%+24.8%
Q2 2024+15.6%+6.8%+18.8%
Q1 2024+40.5%+48.3%+20.6%
Q4 2023+40.1%+62.8%+74.0%
Q3 2023+24.2%+31.5%+35.4%
Q2 2023+17.4%+16.2%-1.5%
Q1 2023+26.7%+67.6%+121.8%
Q4 2022-20.5%-6.5%-18.7%
Q3 2022-35.0%-45.4%-40.1%
Q2 2022+34.6%+18.7%-9.5%
Q1 2022-18.3%-20.2%-67.0%
Q4 2021+34.2%+27.6%+13.1%
Q3 2021-1.2%-1.8%-13.3%
Q2 2021+4.5%+11.8%-0.7%
Q1 2021-11.7%-14.8%-0.3%
Q4 2020-0.5%+10.5%-9.1%
Q3 2020-8.7%-5.9%+22.7%
Q2 2020+33.8%+14.1%+12.2%
Q1 2020+13.6%+17.1%+34.7%
Q4 2019-14.7%-20.8%-52.9%
Q3 2019-10.3%-4.9%+6.0%
Q2 2019+21.2%+31.1%+39.9%
Q1 2019+5.9%-12.4%-11.0%
Q4 2018+10.8%+3.9%+43.4%
Q3 2018+14.3%-2.3%-20.7%
Q2 2018+8.4%+13.8%+30.4%
Q1 2018+7.2%+8.9%+44.3%
Q4 2017-6.3%-3.2%+25.2%
Q3 2017-10.4%-13.3%+34.6%
Q2 2017-2.6%-12.1%+1.0%
Q1 2017+40.7%+47.8%+124.2%
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