Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) Securities Investigation into Misleading Statements to Investors After Short Seller Report – Investors with Losses Notified to Contact BFA Law

Core Viewpoint - Carvana Co. is under investigation for potential violations of federal securities laws due to significant stock price drops linked to claims of accounting improprieties [1][2]. Company Overview - Carvana operates as an online e-commerce platform and used-car retailer, facilitating the buying, selling, and financing of vehicles entirely online. A major portion of its revenue is derived from online vehicle sales and auto loans, which are often securitized or sold to external parties [3]. Investigation Details - The investigation by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP focuses on whether Carvana overstated its earnings and improperly accounted for related party transactions [3]. - Gotham City Research LLC released a report indicating that Carvana's financial results are closely connected to a network of related party entities controlled by Ernest Garcia II, which includes DriveTime, Bridgecrest, and GoFi. The report claims that these relationships have led to an overstatement of Carvana's earnings by over $1 billion, raising substantial risks for investors [4]. Stock Performance - Following the release of the Gotham City report on January 28, 2026, Carvana's stock price fell over 20%, dropping from $474.06 per share at market open to a low of $374.55 per share [5].