CarGurus (CARG) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Aug 28, 2026
CarGurus · Communication Services · ref. ETF XLC · 75 calls · price $36.36
What the company does: CarGurus, Inc., established in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2005, manages a prominent online ecosystem for vehicle transactions, serving both buyers and sellers across the United States and internationally.
📈 CarGurus (CARG) stock price
$36.36+5.8% over range
Aug 28, 25low $26.96 · high $39.03Aug 27, 26
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67% recommend buying · 9 analysts
📊 JPI status : CarGurus has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CARG price target & analyst consensus — price $36.36
The price target · all analysts combined (9 targets)
Highest target · 2 firms of 9$44+21.0%
Median target · of 9 targets$41+12.8%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 9$38+4.5%
Current price$36.36
Where these 9 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
9100%
$38 ↔ $44
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
· those who beat their sector, targets replayed on real prices
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 62% of its targets hit on this sector (13 calls tested). It aims for $40 (+10 %), call made on August 8, 2026, maturing on August 8, 2027 (20 d ago).
The 1 reliable analyst
$40+10 %
The 8 other firms
$41+13 %
How to read it: the 1 reliable firms are not filtered by optimism — 1 aim above the price, 0 below, hence their $40 median. “The 8 others” are the firms that don't pass our reliability filter on this sector.
The consensus · 9 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy667%
Hold333%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
Go deeper on the analysts
🎯 CARG price target all
All 75 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 75 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CARG most reliable
The case for and against, with the numbers, per those who've been right on the stock.
→ Should you invest in CARG? The case for & againstAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
💬 A question about CarGurus? The JPI assistant answers using our backtest data.
🏛️ CarGurus insider buying: who's buying and how much › open the full page
1 insider bought1 buys / 6 mo $1.0M
🔎 Detailed analyses
🏛️ Which US Congress members hold CarGurus (CARG)?
1 Congress member has disclosed CARG buys. Click a highlighted name to see their track record (do they beat the S&P 500?).
Lois Frankel 2× · 45%
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CARG
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DA Davidson ↗ | 100% | +23.1% | 3 |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | 100% | +12.0% | 5 |
| BTIG ↗ | 88% | +18.8% | 8 |
| Benchmark ↗ | 75% | +7.3% | 4 |
| Jefferies ↗ | 75% | -1.6% | 4 |
| JP Morgan ↗ | 67% | +17.8% | 6 |
| Oppenheimer ↗ | 67% | +14.8% | 9 |
| B. Riley Securities ↗ | 67% | +4.5% | 3 |
| Citigroup ↗ | 67% | -2.0% | 3 |
| Needham ↗ | 60% | +7.0% | 20 |
See the other 5 firms
| Piper Sandler ↗ | 0% | -26.1% | 2 |
| RBC Capital ↗ | 43% | -6.8% | 14 |
| Truist Securities ↗ | 50% | +5.5% | 4 |
| JMP Securities | 55% | +9.5% | 11 |
| Raymond James ↗ | 60% | +1.9% | 10 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in CarGurus would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in CarGurus 10 years ago would be worth $1,193 today, i.e. +2%/yr on average. Best year: 2023 (+72%), worst: 2022 (-58%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in CarGurus
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $951 | -5% |
| 3 years ago | $2,430 | +143% |
| 5 years ago | $1,073 | +7% |
Return by year (CarGurus)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -10% | $904 (-10%) |
| 2025 | +5% | $951 (-5%) |
| 2024 | +48% | $1,409 (+41%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on CarGurus
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📋 All analyst calls on CARG
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■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$39
Price at call : $35.77 — gap to target +9%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 45.7% · +4.8% (46 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 14, 27
matures : Aug 14, 27
Oppenheimer ↗
Aug 12, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$44
Price at call : $37.94 — upside +16%
Today : $36.36 — upside +21%
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 12, 27
matures : Aug 12, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$41
Price at call : $37.59 — upside +9%
Today : $36.36 — upside +13%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 25% · -22.4% (52 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $37.59 — gap to target +6%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 8, 27
matures : Aug 8, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 7, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $37.59 — upside +12%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$44
Price at call : $38.99 — upside +13%
Today : $36.36 — upside +21%
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$41
Price at call : $38.99 — upside +5%
Today : $36.36 — upside +13%
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 7, 27
matures : Aug 7, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$40
Price at call : $33.67 — upside +19%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 25% · -22.4% (52 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 22, 27
matures : Jul 22, 27
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Freedom Broker
Jun 12, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $27.94 — upside +43%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 12, 27
matures : Jun 12, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$35
Price at call : $29.86 — upside +17%
Today : $36.36 — upside -4%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 25% · -22.4% (52 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 28, 27
matures : May 28, 27
RBC Capital ↗
May 11, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$35
Price at call : $31.57 — upside +11%
Today : $36.36 — upside -4%
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 11, 27
matures : May 11, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $32.39 — gap to target +14%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 9, 27
matures : May 9, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $32.39 — gap to target +17%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on CARG : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 45.5% · +0.6% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $34.74 — upside +24%
Today : $36.36 — upside +18%
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 8, 27
matures : May 8, 27
Oppenheimer ↗
Feb 24, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$38
Price at call : $28.98 — upside +31%
Today : $36.36 — upside +5%
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 24, 27
matures : Feb 24, 27
RBC Capital ↗
Feb 20, 26
▲ Outperform · 🎯$34
Price at call : $30.17 — upside +13%
Today : $36.36 — upside -6%
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
DA Davidson ↗
Feb 20, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33.5
Price at call : $30.17 — gap to target +11%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -8%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 50% · -6.0% (20 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $30.17 — upside +23%
Today : $36.36 — upside +2%
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $28.44 — upside +30%
Today : $36.36 — upside +2%
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 5, 27
matures : Feb 5, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$44
Price at call : $38.15 — upside +15%
Today : $36.36 — upside +21%
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 30, 26
matures : Dec 30, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $38.5 — upside +17%
Today : $36.36 — upside +24%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 50% · +30.7% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 11, 26
matures : Dec 11, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$41
Price at call : $34.28 — gap to target +20%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +13%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 45.7% · +4.8% (46 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 28, 26
matures : Oct 28, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$42
Price at call : $35.76 — upside +17%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 50% · +30.7% (22 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 18, 26
matures : Oct 18, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$43
Price at call : $34.99 — gap to target +23%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on CARG : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 45.5% · +0.6% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 14, 26
matures : Oct 14, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $35.5 — gap to target +13%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +10%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 6, 26
matures : Oct 6, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$39
Price at call : $36.16 — upside +8%
Today : $36.36 — upside +7%
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Sep 5, 26
matures : Sep 5, 26
Oppenheimer ↗
Aug 12, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$40
Price at call : $30.6 — upside +31%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
Expected +31% · Actual +21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+20.5%
stock +21% · XLC +0%
matured Aug 12, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$36
Price at call : $29.65 — gap to target +21%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -1%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 8, 26
matures : Aug 8, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$44
Price at call : $29.11 — upside +51%
Today : $36.36 — upside +21%
Expected +51% · Actual +29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
+29.1%
stock +29% · XLC +4%
matured Aug 8, 26
Gordon Haskett ↗
Jul 14, 25
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $33.6 — gap to target +4%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -4%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 14, 26
matures : Jul 14, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$37
Price at call : $33.32 — gap to target +11%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +2%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 45.7% · +4.8% (46 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 3, 26
matures : Jul 3, 26
JMP Securities
Jul 2, 25
■ Market Perform neutral · not a buy · 🎯$38
Price at call : $33.65 — gap to target +13%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target +5%
🎯 on CARG : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 2, 26
matures : Jul 2, 26
RBC Capital ↗
May 12, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $33.57 — upside +25%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
Expected +25% · Actual -7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-7.0%
stock -7% · XLC +17%
matured May 12, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $32.96 — gap to target +0%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -9%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 9, 26
matures : May 9, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$39
Price at call : $31.08 — upside +25%
Today : $36.36 — upside +7%
Expected +25% · Actual +4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
+4.2%
stock +4% · XLC +19%
matured May 9, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$29
Price at call : $27 — gap to target +7%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -20%
🎯 on CARG : no call matured yet · 📊 on Comm. : 61.5% · +18.9% (13 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 10, 26
matures : Apr 10, 26
JMP Securities
Apr 9, 25
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$38
Price at call : $26.57 — upside +43%
Today : $36.36 — upside +5%
Expected +43% · Actual +29% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 unranked overall
+28.5%
stock +29% · XLC +26%
matured Apr 9, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$34
Price at call : $29.72 — gap to target +14%
Today : $36.36 — gap to target -6%
🎯 on CARG : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 45.5% · +0.6% (77 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 27, 26
matures : Mar 27, 26
Oppenheimer ↗
Feb 24, 25
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $31.08 — upside +35%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
Expected +35% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
-2.6%
stock -3% · XLC +15%
matured Feb 24, 26
Citizens Capital Markets
Feb 21, 25
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$43
Price at call : $30.92 — upside +39%
Today : $36.36 — upside +18%
Expected +39% · Actual -10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 unranked overall
-9.9%
stock -10% · XLC +12%
matured Feb 21, 26
▲ Overweight · 🎯$42
Price at call : $30.92 — upside +36%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
Expected +36% · Actual -10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 45.5% · +0.6% (77 calls)
-9.9%
stock -10% · XLC +12%
matured Feb 21, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $31.15 — upside +44%
Today : $36.36 — upside +24%
Expected +44% · Actual -11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
-10.6%
stock -11% · XLC +12%
matured Feb 21, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$45
Price at call : $37.65 — upside +20%
Today : $36.36 — upside +24%
Expected +20% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
-9.2%
stock -9% · XLC +19%
matured Jan 16, 26
JMP Securities
Dec 16, 24
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$46
Price at call : $38.68 — upside +19%
Today : $36.36 — upside +27%
Expected +19% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 unranked overall
-1.3%
stock -1% · XLC +15%
matured Dec 16, 25
JMP Securities
Nov 22, 24
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$46
Price at call : $35.62 — upside +29%
Today : $36.36 — upside +27%
Expected +29% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 unranked overall
-1.2%
stock -1% · XLC +17%
matured Nov 22, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 11, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $37.5 — upside +12%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
Expected +12% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-4.9%
stock -5% · XLC +17%
matured Nov 11, 25
B. Riley Securities ↗
Nov 11, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$40
Price at call : $36.51 — upside +10%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
Expected +10% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Comm. : 45% · -0.6% (40 calls)
-5.1%
stock -5% · XLC +18%
matured Nov 11, 25
JMP Securities
Nov 11, 24
▲ Market Outperform · 🎯$41
Price at call : $36.51 — upside +12%
Today : $36.36 — upside +13%
Expected +12% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 unranked overall
-5.1%
stock -5% · XLC +18%
matured Nov 11, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$39
Price at call : $36.51 — upside +7%
Today : $36.36 — upside +7%
Expected +7% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 40% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 19.6% · -29.6% (56 calls)
-3.0%
stock -3% · XLC +17%
matured Nov 8, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$40
Price at call : $36.51 — upside +10%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
Expected +10% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 0% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 45.5% · +0.6% (77 calls)
-3.0%
stock -3% · XLC +17%
matured Nov 8, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Nov 8, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$44
Price at call : $36.51 — upside +21%
Today : $36.36 — upside +21%
Expected +21% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
-3.0%
stock -3% · XLC +17%
matured Nov 8, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$35
Price at call : $31.57 — upside +11%
Today : $36.36 — upside -4%
Expected +11% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+14.7%
stock +15% · XLC +28%
matured Oct 22, 25
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 9, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$30
Price at call : $27.6 — upside +9%
Today : $36.36 — upside -17%
Expected +9% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+7.4%
stock +7% · XLC +28%
matured Aug 9, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$30
Price at call : $27.6 — upside +9%
Today : $36.36 — upside -17%
Expected +9% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+7.4%
stock +7% · XLC +28%
matured Aug 9, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Aug 9, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$32
Price at call : $27.6 — upside +16%
Today : $36.36 — upside -12%
Expected +16% · Actual +7% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+7.4%
stock +7% · XLC +28%
matured Aug 9, 25
RBC Capital ↗
May 10, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$27
Price at call : $24.05 — upside +12%
Today : $36.36 — upside -26%
Expected +12% · Actual +37% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+37.0%
stock +37% · XLC +22%
matured May 10, 25
Oppenheimer ↗
Feb 27, 24
▲ Outperform · 🎯$30
Price at call : $23.52 — upside +28%
Today : $36.36 — upside -17%
Expected +28% · Actual +33% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+32.7%
stock +33% · XLC +28%
matured Feb 26, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$26
Price at call : $22.63 — upside +15%
Today : $36.36 — upside -28%
Expected +15% · Actual +10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+10.4%
stock +10% · XLC +31%
matured Jun 28, 24
Oppenheimer ↗
May 12, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$24
Price at call : $19.06 — upside +26%
Today : $36.36 — upside -34%
Expected +26% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+26.2%
stock +26% · XLC +37%
matured May 11, 24
RBC Capital ↗
May 10, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$24
Price at call : $19.48 — upside +23%
Today : $36.36 — upside -34%
Expected +23% · Actual +24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+24.3%
stock +24% · XLC +37%
matured May 9, 24
Oppenheimer ↗
Mar 1, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$21
Price at call : $18.14 — upside +16%
Today : $36.36 — upside -42%
Expected +16% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+22.1%
stock +22% · XLC +49%
matured Feb 29, 24
RBC Capital ↗
Mar 1, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$22
Price at call : $18.14 — upside +21%
Today : $36.36 — upside -39%
Expected +21% · Actual +22% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+22.1%
stock +22% · XLC +49%
matured Feb 29, 24
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 9, 22
▲ Outperform · 🎯$19
Price at call : $12.67 — upside +50%
Today : $36.36 — upside -48%
Expected +50% · Actual +48% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+47.9%
stock +48% · XLC +47%
matured Nov 9, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$25
Price at call : $15.3 — upside +63%
Today : $36.36 — upside -31%
Expected +63% · Actual +15% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+14.6%
stock +15% · XLC +29%
matured Sep 20, 23
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 9, 22
▲ Outperform · 🎯$35
Price at call : $19.16 — upside +83%
Today : $36.36 — upside -4%
Expected +83% · Actual +0% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
+0.4%
stock +0% · XLC +18%
matured Aug 9, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$33
Price at call : $22.47 — upside +47%
Today : $36.36 — upside -9%
Expected +47% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
-4.7%
stock -5% · XLC +18%
matured Jun 21, 23
RBC Capital ↗
May 10, 22
▲ Outperform · 🎯$45
Price at call : $23.01 — upside +96%
Today : $36.36 — upside +24%
Expected +96% · Actual -18% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-18.3%
stock -18% · XLC +2%
matured May 10, 23
RBC Capital ↗
Mar 10, 22
▲ Outperform · 🎯$56
Price at call : $41.87 — upside +34%
Today : $36.36 — upside +54%
Expected +34% · Actual -60% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-59.8%
stock -60% · XLC -20%
matured Mar 10, 23
RBC Capital ↗
Nov 10, 21
▲ Outperform · 🎯$48
Price at call : $38.01 — upside +26%
Today : $36.36 — upside +32%
Expected +26% · Actual -63% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-63.2%
stock -63% · XLC -39%
matured Nov 10, 22
RBC Capital ↗
Aug 26, 21
▲ Outperform · 🎯$40
Price at call : $29.42 — upside +36%
Today : $36.36 — upside +10%
Expected +36% · Actual -35% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 50% (12 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 20% · -19.5% (70 calls)
-34.7%
stock -35% · XLC -34%
matured Aug 26, 22
▲ Buy
Actual +67% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+66.9%
stock +67% · XLC +33%
matured Oct 23, 21
Oppenheimer ↗
Apr 20, 20
▲ Outperform · 🎯$24
Price at call : $18.5 — upside +30%
Today : $36.36 — upside -34%
Expected +30% · Actual +32% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
+32.2%
stock +32% · XLC +58%
matured Apr 20, 21
▲ Buy
Actual +38% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CARG : 88% (8 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 12.5% · -23.2% (16 calls)
+38.5%
stock +38% · XLC +78%
matured Mar 17, 21
Oppenheimer ↗
Jan 9, 19
▲ Outperform · 🎯$42
Price at call : $36.02 — upside +17%
Today : $36.36 — upside +16%
Expected +17% · Actual -2% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CARG : 67% (9 calls matureds) · 📊 on Comm. : 36.4% · -6.5% (22 calls)
-2.0%
stock -2% · XLC +25%
matured Jan 9, 20
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy CarGurus stock?
This isn't buy advice. For CarGurus, the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $41.00 (+13% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (3 calls tracked on CarGurus). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy CarGurus? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on CarGurus is $44.00 (+21% above today's price); the average is $41.00. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on CarGurus on our site before trusting it.
Is CarGurus still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 15 analysts have a real record on CarGurus, the best hitting 100% over 3 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
Should you invest in CarGurus? The case for and against
The arguments for and against, one by one, from the numbers: why invest in CARG (and why hesitate).
What has CarGurus's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CARG performance & returns.
What is the best month to buy CARG?
The 12 months ranked by the stock's past returns: best & worst month to buy CARG.
Are insiders buying CARG stock?
Executives' and large holders' buys and sells, decoded: insider buying on CARG.
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