Carvana (CVNA) AnalysisCompany Overview:
Carvana, a leader in the online used car market, is transforming its business model following its acquisition of ADESA's U.S. physical auction business in 2022. This acquisition has positioned Carvana as the second-largest used car company in the U.S. and is driving a shift towards a more profitable marketplace model.
Key Highlights:
Strategic Acquisition: The acquisition of ADESA's auction business is expected to enhance Carvana's profitability by transitioning towards a marketplace model, which offers higher margins compared to its traditional retail operations.
Competitive Advantage: Carvana outperforms competitors like CarMax and AutoNation in terms of gross margin and profit per unit, bolstered by its strong online platform.
Cost Efficiency: The company has successfully reduced over $1.1 billion in annual selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses, demonstrating a commitment to improving operational efficiency.
Financial Flexibility: Carvana secured a deal with creditors to extend loan maturities, providing the company with greater financial flexibility to navigate future challenges.
Investment Outlook:
Bullish Outlook: We are bullish on NYSE:CVNA above the $116.00-$118.00 range.
Upside Potential: With an upside target of $230.00-$240.00, investors should consider Carvana's strategic shift, competitive advantages, and improved financial flexibility as key drivers for potential stock appreciation.
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CVNA- consolidation after the earnings gap higher LONGCVA on the 30-minute chart shows a high tight flag pattern after the big report of profit
on an annual report. Inflation is affecting auto stocks and recession is increasing the
number of used care purchases while inflation hangs in there. URLs for both a description
of the pattern and the news are embedded in the drawing. The RSI indicator shows a quick
move of the faster RSI line over the slower RSI line. The pattern is typically said to forecast
bullish continuation out of the consolidation. I will get shares at fair value in the consolidation
and follow price for signs of that continuation. Another observation of the consolidation
is the price getting above the third upper VWAP bandline then settling down onto the
support of the first upper line. I look to target 78 from an entry of 68 for a 15-18% upside
with risk constrained by the earnings report and current relative trading volume.
Shift Technologies on the verge of a bullish breakoutShift Technologies $SFT is similar to $CVNA and $VRM, but it has greater potential as of course somewhat more risk since it is the smallest of all. With the massive run of $CVNA and great potential of $VRM and $SFT it is expected the hot used car market boosts the sales of both companies and makes up for the stock pricing lag. Today, the QE2 will determine whether the outstanding resistance around 9.30 for $SFT can be broken or not; if so, it will open the door for higher prices in the coming days and weeks. $SFT has some really great growth potential when checking the stats. DYODD, not trading advice!
TrueCar deserves a chanceAlmost 80% below the July 2017 peak.
89.73% institutional ownership.
It comes completing a reverse head and shoulders pattern (bullish).
Some of its institutional holders include BlackRock, Vanguard, Renaissance Technologies, State Street and Morgan Stanley.
It improved its income in the last quarterly report.
Its accumulation/distribution indicator is rebounding at the same level, it could indicate a possible bottom with the subsequent rebound (higher demand and injection of money).
It has a strong support level at $3.80.
It could reach 9-10 dollars this year or even more if the outlook for this company turns out to be more favorable.
"TrueCar Inc. engages in developing and publishing an online automotive information and communications platform. It enables users to obtain market-based pricing data on new and used cars, as well as to connect with its network of TrueCar certified dealers. TrueCar, Inc. is based in Santa Monica, California."
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AZO may run up to earningsIn my opinion, AutoZone is overvalued and the company's balance sheet is problematic. (Current liabilities are greater than current assets, giving the stock a negative book value per share.) However, the book value is bad partly because management has opted to buy back shares rather than pay debts, which is good for share holders and for the stock price even if not for the financial health of the company. Also, the odds look good for Autozone to report strong results and to deliver strong guidance on its upcoming earnings date. In August, the price of used cars rose 5.4% on the CPI report, and parts were one of the fastest growing categories on the PPI report. We're headed into a recession economy, where people will buy used cars and fix them rather than buying new. That should be great for parts retailers like Autozone.