CART Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
CART - Maplebear Inc. Common Stock
$49.83
-1.24 (-2.43%)
▼
5d:
+1.94%
30d:
+17.16%
90d:
+24.3%
WAIT
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Aug 21, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 06, 2026
0d
Smart Money Accumulation
Options open interest is building while the stock consolidates - a pattern consistent with institutional accumulation. View Scanner →
Signal fired Aug 21, 2026 at $49.83 · last confirmed Aug 21, 2026
Strength: 5.8/10
Get Alerted When CART Hits Your Target Price
Join 10,000+ traders who never miss a move
You're in! Check your email to confirm and set your target price.
100% Free
No spam, ever
Unsubscribe anytime
Interactive Price Chart (1 Month)
Loading chart...
Loading historical data...
Bottom Line:
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: CART shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
📊 MIXED SIGNALS: CART shows conflicting indicators. Wait for confirmation before entering.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$90.09
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$55.94
10.9% 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 15.7x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: CART is currently trading at $49.83, which is considered extended relative to its 30-day fair value range of $44.57 to $49.45. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 16.9) is in line with its historical norms (15.7). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.4% annual earnings growth. This growth rate appears achievable given the company's track record, suggesting the valuation is rational.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CART is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $47.51, while resistance sits at $51.81.
Market Sentiment: CART scores 37/100 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 $57.56 (+15.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Technical Outlook: Technically, CART is in a strong uptrend. Immediate support is located at $47.51, while resistance sits at $51.81.
Market Sentiment: CART scores 37/100 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 $57.56 (+15.5%). Current signals suggest waiting for a better entry point before initiating new positions.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
EXTENDED
Historical Trading Range
$44.57 -
$49.45
Company Quality Score
45/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
27.1%
Protect Your Profits
Holding CART? Use our AI-powered strategies to protect your downside while keeping your long-term position.
View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BEARISH: Price extended above range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (37/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($57.56)
- NEUTRAL: Market pricing in 2.4% annual earnings growth - fairly valued
- WARNING: Composite score 45/100 in the bottom quintile — this cohort historically lags the market
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$44.57 -
$49.45
Current vs Trading Range
EXTENDED
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$47.51
Resistance Level
$51.82
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Aug 21, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
16.91
Wall Street Target
$57.56
(+15.5%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
14.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
8.1%
Profit Margin
12.0%
Valuation Premium vs History
+2.4% premium
PE vs Historical
16.9 vs 15.7
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+2.4%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$51.03
(+2%)
2-Year Target
$52.25
(+5%)
3-Year Target
$53.50
(+7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 17→16)
PE COMPRESSION
$49.68
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 20.1, Growth: 26.6%)
$120.07
(+141%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 16.9, Growth: 26.6%)
$101.17
(+103%)
Bear:
(PE: 14.4, Growth: 26.6%)
$85.99
(+73%)
📈
Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (28x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (17x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 27.76 | Current EPS (TTM): $1.84
Bull Case
$89.97
(+81%)
Analyst growth 60.2%, PE expands to 30.5
Base Case
$81.79
(+64%)
Market implied 60.2%, PE stable at 27.8
Bear Case
$34.73
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 23.6
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
Share & Embed Analysis
Last updated: August 22, 2026 4:01 PM ET
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 5:01 PM
Data refreshes hourly during market hours. Next update: 5:01 PM
🔥 Top Stocks Breaking Out Now
| Ticker | Score | Recommendation | Change % |
|---|
Technical Signals Check
Is CART showing a specific setup today?
Insider Activity (6 Months)
4
Buys
3
Sells
+
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
Lisa Blackwood-Kapral
SELL
9390 shares
2026-04-15
Lisa Blackwood-Kapral
SELL
9390 shares
2026-03-16
Morgan Fong
SELL
126083 shares
2026-03-11
Top Rated Internet Retail Stocks
Top-rated stocks in Internet Retail by analyst ratings.
| Stock | Analyst Consensus | Analyst Target | Tradestie Score |
|---|---|---|---|
|
AMZN
Amazon.com Inc |
STRONG BUY
70 analysts |
$327 | 45 HOLD |
|
JD
JD.com Inc Adr |
STRONG BUY
38 analysts |
$39 | 44 HOLD |
|
BABA
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd |
STRONG BUY
40 analysts |
$190 | 39 SELL |
|
SE
Sea Ltd |
STRONG BUY
35 analysts |
$155 | 47 HOLD |
|
PDD
PDD Holdings Inc. |
BUY
35 analysts |
$117 | 56 HOLD |
Advanced CART Option Strategies
Professional options setups generated by AI based on today's CART price and gamma walls.
