Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is an online platform that revolutionizes car buying by allowing customers to purchase vehicles entirely online. The company has gained attention for its innovative approach and rapid growth in the automotive retail industry. Carvana competes with traditional car dealerships and other online platforms, striving to offer a seamless and convenient car-buying experience.
On March 13, 2026, William Blair upgraded Carvana to an "Outperform" rating, with the stock priced at approximately $289. This upgrade, highlighted by StreetInsider, underscores Carvana's impressive growth trajectory. The company's stock has seen a remarkable rally, soaring nearly 4,000% over the past three years from pandemic-era lows, reflecting its strong market position.
Carvana recently announced a 5-for-1 forward stock split, the first in its history. This move aims to make the stock more accessible to employees and shareholders. If approved, each holder of Class A and Class B common stock as of May 6, 2026, will receive four additional shares for every share they hold. Trading on a split-adjusted basis is expected to begin on May 7.
The stock split aligns with Carvana's commitment to employee ownership, supported by initiatives like its discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Despite the positive news, Carvana's stock is trading 9.6% below its 20-day simple moving average and 21.9% below its 100-day simple moving average, indicating a bearish short-term trend. However, over the past year, shares have surged by nearly 78%, nearing their 52-week highs.
Carvana's current stock price is $291.63, reflecting a slight decrease of $1.01 or approximately -0.35%. The stock has fluctuated between a low of $288.50 and a high of $303.26 today. With a market capitalization of approximately $63.23 billion, Carvana continues to capture investor interest, despite recent declines from its January high of $486.89.
