Summary
Carvana Co. (CVNA) demonstrated a significant turnaround in its 2024 fiscal year, reporting a substantial increase in retail unit sales and a dramatic improvement in profitability. Key financial highlights include a 33.1% increase in retail vehicle unit sales to 416,348, driving total net sales and operating revenues up by 26.9% to $13.7 billion. This top-line growth, combined with improved operational efficiencies, led to a significant expansion of gross profit by 66.8% to $2.9 billion, and a notable increase in total gross profit per unit to $6,908. The company also significantly improved its net income to $404 million from $150 million in the prior year, with Adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.4 billion, indicating strong progress towards sustained profitability. The company has also strengthened its liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents increasing to $1.7 billion.
Financial Highlights
43 data points| Revenue | $13.67B |
| Cost of Revenue | $10.80B |
| Gross Profit | $2.88B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.87B |
| Operating Income | $990.00M |
| Net Income | $210.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.72 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.59 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 122.34M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 132.21M |
Key Highlights
- 1Carvana reported a 33.1% year-over-year increase in retail vehicle unit sales, reaching 416,348 units in 2024.
- 2Total net sales and operating revenues grew by 26.9% to $13.7 billion, driven by higher unit sales.
- 3Gross profit surged by 66.8% to $2.9 billion, with total gross profit per unit increasing to $6,908.
- 4Net income improved significantly to $404 million from $150 million in the prior year.
- 5Adjusted EBITDA reached $1.4 billion, demonstrating strong operational performance and profitability improvements.
- 6The company's cash and cash equivalents increased substantially to $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2024.
- 7Carvana continues to focus on profitable growth and operational efficiency, with strategies including increasing vehicle purchases from customers and optimizing inventory days to sale.