Recent discussions on X about Carvana (CVNA) have been buzzing with a mix of astonishment and skepticism following the stock's remarkable rally, with some noting a surge of over 100% since April lows and a historic recovery from near bankruptcy to near all-time highs. Many users are captivated by the company's turnaround story, pointing to strong quarterly performance and significant debt restructuring as key drivers behind the momentum. The narrative of a stock that has defied expectations continues to fuel intense debate across the platform.
However, not all sentiments are celebratory, as a portion of the conversation raises concerns over potential overvaluation and questions the sustainability of the current price levels, with some even suggesting possible accounting irregularities. These critical voices highlight a disconnect between the stock's valuation and underlying fundamentals, creating a polarized discussion. As Carvana's trajectory remains a hot topic, the platform reflects a divided crowd grappling with whether this momentum is a lasting success or a fleeting hype.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Carvana Insider Trading Activity
Carvana insiders have traded $CVNA stock on the open market 346 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 346 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CVNA stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- DANIEL J. GILL (Chief Product Officer) has made 0 purchases and 10 sales selling 232,666 shares for an estimated $71,756,379.
- ERNEST C. II GARCIA has made 0 purchases and 16 sales selling 200,000 shares for an estimated $66,285,905.
- BENJAMIN E. HUSTON (Chief Operating Officer) has made 0 purchases and 72 sales selling 288,495 shares for an estimated $63,998,793.
- MARK W. JENKINS (Chief Financial Officer) has made 0 purchases and 80 sales selling 218,735 shares for an estimated $59,712,632.
- ERNEST C. III GARCIA (Chief Executive Officer) has made 0 purchases and 139 sales selling 140,000 shares for an estimated $43,774,024.
- THOMAS TAIRA (President, Special Projects) has made 0 purchases and 9 sales selling 98,471 shares for an estimated $26,749,379.
- PAUL W. BREAUX (See Remarks) has made 0 purchases and 5 sales selling 90,000 shares for an estimated $26,221,442.
- RYAN S. KEETON (Chief Brand Officer) has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 37,982 shares for an estimated $10,100,092.
- IRA J. PLATT has made 0 purchases and 6 sales selling 25,000 shares for an estimated $6,107,460.
- J DANFORTH QUAYLE sold 11,614 shares for an estimated $3,533,443
- MICHAEL E MAROONE has made 0 purchases and 4 sales selling 9,000 shares for an estimated $2,460,945.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
Carvana Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 351 institutional investors add shares of Carvana stock to their portfolio, and 312 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- MORGAN STANLEY removed 3,848,686 shares (-72.8%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $804,683,268
- LONE PINE CAPITAL LLC added 2,314,168 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $483,846,245
- THRIVE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 2,267,610 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q4 2024, for an estimated $461,141,169
- PRICE T ROWE ASSOCIATES INC /MD/ added 1,823,218 shares (+13.9%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $381,198,419
- VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS LP added 1,680,278 shares (+192.3%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $351,312,524
- D. E. SHAW & CO., INC. removed 1,585,510 shares (-59.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $331,498,430
- CAPITAL RESEARCH GLOBAL INVESTORS added 1,438,938 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $300,853,157
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Carvana Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $CVNA in the last several months. We have seen 8 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Piper Sandler issued a "Overweight" rating on 05/22/2025
- Morgan Stanley issued a "Overweight" rating on 05/15/2025
- Wells Fargo issued a "Market Outperform" rating on 05/06/2025
- Stephens issued a "Overweight" rating on 03/31/2025
- Citigroup issued a "Buy" rating on 02/19/2025
- RBC Capital issued a "Outperform" rating on 02/19/2025
- Needham issued a "Buy" rating on 01/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Carvana, check out Quiver Quantitative's $CVNA forecast page.
Carvana Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CVNA recently. We have seen 4 analysts offer price targets for $CVNA in the last 6 months, with a median target of $295.0.
Here are some recent targets:
- Alexander Potter from Piper Sandler set a target price of $340.0 on 05/22/2025
- Adam Jonas from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $290.0 on 05/15/2025
- Seth Basham from Wedbush set a target price of $250.0 on 02/19/2025
- Jeff Lick from Stephens set a target price of $300.0 on 02/19/2025
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
