Insider Selling: Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) COO Sells $4,019,400.00 in Stock

Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) COO Benjamin Huston sold 10,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $401.94, for a total value of $4,019,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 99,871 shares in the company, valued at approximately $40,142,149.74. This represents a 9.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Carvana Stock Up 2.4%

CVNA stock opened at $450.97 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $385.68 and a 200 day moving average of $365.63. The firm has a market cap of $98.10 billion, a PE ratio of 102.96, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.05 and a beta of 3.54. Carvana Co. has a twelve month low of $148.25 and a twelve month high of $485.33. The company has a quick ratio of 2.55, a current ratio of 4.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63.

Carvana (NYSE:CVNA) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The company reported $1.03 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.29 by ($0.26). The company had revenue of $5.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.04 billion. Carvana had a return on equity of 30.62% and a net margin of 3.44%.The company’s revenue was up 54.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.64 earnings per share. On average, research analysts forecast that Carvana Co. will post 2.85 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on CVNA shares. Gordon Haskett dropped their target price on shares of Carvana from $445.00 to $435.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday. Stephens reiterated an “overweight” rating and set a $440.00 target price on shares of Carvana in a research note on Tuesday, September 23rd. DA Davidson set a $360.00 price target on Carvana in a research note on Thursday, October 30th. Argus started coverage on Carvana in a report on Monday, December 15th. They set a “buy” rating and a $500.00 price target on the stock. Finally, BTIG Research reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $450.00 price objective on shares of Carvana in a report on Friday, December 19th. Nineteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $451.14.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CVNA. Cahaba Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Carvana during the 4th quarter valued at about $208,000. Aventura Private Wealth LLC purchased a new position in shares of Carvana in the fourth quarter worth approximately $161,000. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division grew its position in Carvana by 20.8% during the fourth quarter. Central Pacific Bank Trust Division now owns 1,963 shares of the company’s stock valued at $828,000 after buying an additional 338 shares during the period. Park Avenue Securities LLC increased its holdings in Carvana by 5.0% during the fourth quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC now owns 6,376 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,691,000 after buying an additional 306 shares during the last quarter. Finally, GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position in Carvana by 34.6% in the fourth quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 1,421 shares of the company’s stock worth $600,000 after acquiring an additional 365 shares during the period. 56.71% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about Carvana

Here are the key news stories impacting Carvana this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies reiterated a “Buy” and continues to point to strong end‑of‑year momentum, keeping a high price target that implies meaningful upside — investors see this as validation of demand and margin progress. Jefferies reiterates Buy, $550 PT
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts at Zacks raised multiple near‑term and full‑year EPS estimates (Q1/Q2/Q3 2026–27 and FY2026), lifting revenue/profit expectations — these model upgrades support higher forward earnings multiples and explain part of the rally.
• Positive Sentiment: Several sell‑side firms have recently raised price targets or maintained bullish ratings (examples include Wedbush and Argus), contributing to optimistic analyst consensus and buying interest.
• Neutral Sentiment: Broader market momentum and a recent Zacks/market write‑up noted Carvana outperformed in the latest session — helpful context but not a company‑specific catalyst. Zacks market note
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional ownership is high (~57%) and analysts’ average target remains elevated — that amplifies moves on analyst notes but also raises sensitivity to any negative news.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: a Carvana VP disclosed a ~$419K sale and another reporting of a 10,000‑share sale were filed recently — while single insider sales can be routine, investors sometimes view them as a near‑term headwind. Insider transaction filing Additional insider sale
• Negative Sentiment: Gordon Haskett issued a more pessimistic forecast / lowered target recently, and some option‑market flow showed moderate bearish positioning — these counter signals add volatility risk. Gordon Haskett note Options flow
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation/earnings‑jitter pieces highlight insider sales and upcoming earnings as potential risks, reminding investors that a high multiple and sensitivity to execution can quickly reverse gains. Valuation / earnings risks

Carvana Company Profile

Carvana Co is an online-only retailer of used vehicles that operates a consumer-facing e-commerce platform for buying and selling cars. The company markets and sells inspected, reconditioned pre-owned vehicles through its website, where shoppers can browse inventory, view detailed 360-degree photos and vehicle history reports, finance purchases, and arrange delivery or pickup. Carvana’s model is built around a digital end-to-end car buying experience that aims to simplify vehicle transactions compared with traditional dealerships.

Its products and services include direct retail sales of used cars, trade-in and purchase offers for consumer vehicles, vehicle financing and related protection products, and a seven-day return policy that allows customers to test a vehicle in everyday use.