Carvana Reports Record Third-Quarter Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

Carvana reported third-quarter revenue of $8.04 billion, up 42%, and retail unit sales of 217,385, up 39%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $800 million with a 10% margin, while GAAP EPS was $0.39 and missed estimates. Management expects sequential retail-unit growth in Q4 and full-year adjusted EBITDA at the high end of its $2.7B-$3.0B range.

The report combines strong revenue, unit growth and adjusted EBITDA with an EPS miss, giving investors mixed signals on the quarter. Management's Q4 unit-growth expectation and full-year EBITDA range establish the near-term operating benchmarks for Carvana.

  • Net income is reported as $483 million in one account and $480 million in another.
  • The analyst EPS estimate is reported as 47 cents in one account and $0.48 in another.

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