Compared to Estimates, Carvana (CVNA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - Carvana reported $4.23 billion in revenue for Q1 2025, a year-over-year increase of 38.3% and an EPS of$ 1.51 compared to - $0.41 a year ago, exceeding Zacks Consensus Estimates for revenue and EPS [1] - The company has shown strong stock performance, with shares returning +46.8% over the past month, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +10.6% change, and currently holds a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) [3] Financial Performance Metrics - Retail vehicle unit sales reached 133,898, surpassing the six-analyst average estimate of 129,401 [4] - Retail vehicle sales, net, amounted to$ 2.98 billion, exceeding the four-analyst average estimate of $2.88 billion, representing a year-over-year change of +37% [4] - Wholesale sales and revenues were reported at$ 863 million, above the estimated $804.95 million, reflecting a +31.4% change year-over-year [4] - Other sales and revenues totaled$ 389 million, exceeding the estimated $339.14 million, with a significant year-over-year increase of +69.9% [4] Profitability Metrics - Per retail unit gross profit totaled$ 6,938, slightly below the estimated $6,956.18 [4] - Per retail unit gross profit for retail vehicles was$ 3,204, compared to the average estimate of $3,350.74 [4] - Per unit revenue for retail vehicles was$ 22,256, lower than the estimated $22,762.43 [4]