CARG CarGurus, Inc. Class A Common Stock SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION Best Data Processing Stocks 2026 →

CarGurus (CARG) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

$34.59
+0.04 (+0.12%) ▲
5d: +2.43% 30d: +21.84% 90d: -6.21%
QUANTITATIVE VERDICT
WAIT
LOW Confidence (26%)
Quality Score
38/100
Position
EXTENDED
30-Day Fair Range
$29.18 – $33.52
Position: EXTENDED
Forward P/E & Valuation
11.2x FAIR
vs 11.8x historical avg
Wall Street Target
$41.45
+19.8% upside
Options IV & Volume
HIGH Vol
HIGH volume confirmation
Support / Resistance
$30.69 / $38.74
Trend: Downtrend
💡Executive Thesis & Bottom Line
Forward Earnings Fair Value & Price Prediction →
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: CARG shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Smart Money Distribution

Options positioning is turning defensive after a sharp run-up - a pattern consistent with institutional profit-taking. View Scanner →

Signal fired Nov 5, 2026 at $36.09 · last confirmed Nov 10, 2026

Strength: 5.3/10

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Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$56.59
Based on 9.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$35.14
1.6% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 11.8x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: CARG is currently trading at $34.59, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $29.18 to $33.52. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 11.2) is in line with its historical norms (11.8). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 1.6% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 31.8% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, CARG is in a downtrend. Immediate support is located at $30.69, while resistance sits at $38.74.

Market Sentiment: CARG scores 8/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge. Note this measures entry quality, not trend direction — a low score can mean the chart is extended after a strong run (don't chase) or still falling without stabilization; better entries typically come after a pullback toward the 20-day average. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $41.45 (+19.8%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range $29.18 - $33.52
Company Quality Score 38/100 (SELL)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 26.2%

Trading Range & Key Levels

30-Day Trading Range $29.18 - $33.52
Current vs Trading Range EXTENDED
Support Level $30.69
Resistance Level $38.74
Current Trend Downtrend
Technical data as of Nov 10, 2026

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Quantitative Signal Breakdown

  • BEARISH: Price extended above range
  • BEARISH: Weak technical setup (8/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($41.45)
  • WARNING: Composite score 38/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 11.22
Wall Street Target $41.45 (+19.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 11.5%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 31.8%
Profit Margin 18.5%
Valuation Discount vs History -1.6% cheaper
PE vs Historical 11.2 vs 11.8 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -1.6% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $34.04 (-2%)
2-Year Target $33.49 (-3%)
3-Year Target $32.96 (-5%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 11→12) $34.67 (+0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 19.9, Growth: 14.6%) $92.12 (+166%)
Base: (SPY PE: 11.2, Growth: 14.6%) $52.03 (+50%)
Bear: (PE: 9.5, Growth: 14.6%) $44.23 (+28%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (17x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (11x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 17.10 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.02
Bull Case $58.01 (+68%)
Analyst growth 52.6%, PE expands to 18.8
Base Case $52.74 (+53%)
Market implied 52.6%, PE stable at 17.1
Bear Case $23.49 (-32%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 14.5
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 11.2 to 11.8
Stabilization Target: $36.39 (+5.2%)
PE Expansion Potential: +5.2%
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Reddit & Retail Trader Sentiment (CARG)

Bullish 2 Retail Mentions
Reddit / WSB Comments
1
Bearish
StockTwits Volume
1 msgs
24h retail stream
Last Tracked
Jul 19, 2026
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AI Retail Discussion Summary: A bullish StockTwits message suggests a long-term investment in $CARG as it approaches its Daily Moving Average 50.
Key Retail Themes: Long-term investment potential
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Last updated: November 11, 2026 6:28 AM ET
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