Should I buy CarGurus (CARG) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 62% of its targets hit on this sector (13 calls tested). It aims for $35 (+19 %), call made on October 8, 2026, maturing on October 8, 2027 (6 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on CarGurus
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | 67 % | +17.8 % | 6 | $38 +30% |
| BTIG | 78 % | +15.7 % | 9 | $41 +40% |
| Oppenheimer | 67 % | +14.8 % | 9 | $44 +50% |
| JMP Securities | 55 % | +9.5 % | 11 | $38 +30% |
| Needham | 60 % | +7.0 % | 20 | $44 +50% |
| RBC Capital | 43 % | -6.8 % | 14 | $42 +43% |
| SunTrust Robinson Humphrey | 100 % | +12.0 % | 5 | — |
| Raymond James | 60 % | +1.9 % | 10 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 67% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 9 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $40, i.e. +36% from the current price ($29).
- The most reliable firm on CARG, DA Davidson (100% hit rate, 3 scored calls), targets $34 (call made on February 20, 2026, maturing on February 20, 2027) (+14%) in its most recent call.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- No dividend: your return depends only on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on CARG
Median target $40 (+36%) · 9 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in CarGurus now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 67% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $40 (+36%), and DA Davidson (most reliable on CARG, 100%) targets $34. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in CarGurus?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($40) is still +36% above the current price ($29) (most reliable on CARG: DA Davidson, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is CarGurus still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($29) and its estimated value: analysts target $40 on median (+36%), with 67% buys (most reliable on CARG: DA Davidson, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on CARG and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying CARG?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 9 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full CarGurus profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).