How did Carvana perform in Q3 2025 compared with the prior year?

Carvana sold a record 155,941 retail units, up 44% year-over-year, and generated $5.647 billion in revenue, up 55%. Gross profit rose 42% to $1.148 billion, net income increased to $263 million from $148 million, and Adjusted EBITDA grew 48% to $637 million.

Why did the Adjusted EBITDA margin decline even though profits grew?

Adjusted EBITDA margin fell 0.4 points to 11.3%, mainly because revenue per unit rose and certain vehicles acquired from a large marketplace partner were recognized on a gross revenue basis. Dollar profit still grew strongly, so the margin dip reflects mix and accounting presentation rather than a deterioration in absolute earnings.

How much did the Root warrant valuation affect reported results?

The decline in fair value of Root warrants reduced Q3 2025 net income by $120 million, or 2.1 percentage points of margin. Because this is a mark-to-market item, it can swing GAAP earnings materially from quarter to quarter, which is why management emphasizes Adjusted EBITDA.

What is Carvana's outlook for the rest of 2025?

Management expects Q4 2025 retail units above 150,000 and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA at or above the high end of its previously communicated $2.0 to $2.2 billion range, provided the operating environment remains stable. The company did not provide a reconciliation of forecasted GAAP net income because fair value changes and one-time items are difficult to forecast.

What is the company's long-term target and how is it building capacity to reach it?

Carvana's stated goal is to sell 3 million retail units per year at a 13.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin within 5 to 10 years. It has integrated 15 ADESA locations, operates 33 retail inventory pools, and expects over 1.5 million units of annual retail production capacity fully built out by year-end 2025, with plans to continue integrating ADESA sites at a similar pace in 2026.

CVNA 8-K: Earnings & Results

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed October 29, 2025. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Carvana (CVNA) reported strong third-quarter 2025 results for the period ended September 30, 2025, with retail units sold rising 44% year-over-year to a record 155,941 and revenue increasing 55% to $5.647 billion^a, its first quarter above a $20 billion annual revenue run rate.

Net income grew to $263 million^b (4.7% margin), GAAP operating income reached a record $552 million (9.8% margin), and Adjusted EBITDA hit a record $637 million, though its margin of 11.3% declined 0.4 points year-over-year. Management attributed the margin dip largely to higher revenue per unit and the gross revenue treatment of certain vehicles from a large marketplace partner. Net income was also burdened by a $120 million negative impact from the decline in fair value of Root warrants, so underlying operating performance is a cleaner read than headline net income.

On the outlook, Carvana expects Q4 2025 retail units above 150,000 and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA at or above the high end of its previously communicated $2.0 to $2.2 billion^c range, conditional on a stable environment. Management continues to point to a long-term goal of 3 million retail units per year at a 13.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin within 5 to 10 years. Capacity expansion is a key part of the story: the company has integrated 15 ADESA locations, has 33 retail inventory pools, and expects fully built-out annual retail capacity of over 1.5 million units by year-end 2025.

Liquidity improved, with total liquidity resources of $6.4 billion^d at quarter-end versus $5.7 billion at December 31, 2024, and total debt-related balances declined from year-end levels. Investors should weigh the strong unit growth and operating leverage against several watch items: Adjusted EBITDA margin compression, heavy reliance on non-GAAP metrics and forecasts, substantial non-controlling interest (LLC unit) dilution that leaves Class A diluted EPS at $1.03, and sensitivity of GAAP earnings to mark-to-market warrant swings. The filing furnishes results under Item 2.02, so the press release and shareholder letter are incorporated by reference but not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Retail units sold reached a record 155,941 in Q3 2025, up 44% year-over-year, versus a public dealer average of roughly flat growth cited by management.
Revenue rose 55% year-over-year to $5.647 billion, with management stating the company surpassed a $20 billion annual revenue run rate for the first time.
GAAP operating income hit a record $552 million (9.8% margin), up 64% year-over-year, and Adjusted EBITDA reached a record $637 million, up 48%.
Net income of $263 million (4.7% margin) included a $120 million negative impact from the decline in fair value of Root warrants, so underlying profitability was stronger than headline results.
Adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 11.3% from 11.7%, primarily due to higher revenue per unit and gross revenue treatment on vehicles sourced from a large marketplace partner.
Q4 2025 guidance calls for more than 150,000 retail units and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA at or above the high end of the $2.0 to $2.2 billion range, assuming a stable environment.
Total liquidity resources rose to $6.4 billion at September 30, 2025 from $5.7 billion at year-end 2024, with cash of $2.142 billion and total stockholders' equity up to $2.951 billion.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Carvana perform in Q3 2025 compared with the prior year?
Carvana sold a record 155,941 retail units, up 44% year-over-year, and generated $5.647 billion in revenue, up 55%. Gross profit rose 42% to $1.148 billion, net income increased to $263 million from $148 million, and Adjusted EBITDA grew 48% to $637 million.
Why did the Adjusted EBITDA margin decline even though profits grew?
Adjusted EBITDA margin fell 0.4 points to 11.3%, mainly because revenue per unit rose and certain vehicles acquired from a large marketplace partner were recognized on a gross revenue basis. Dollar profit still grew strongly, so the margin dip reflects mix and accounting presentation rather than a deterioration in absolute earnings.
How much did the Root warrant valuation affect reported results?
The decline in fair value of Root warrants reduced Q3 2025 net income by $120 million, or 2.1 percentage points of margin. Because this is a mark-to-market item, it can swing GAAP earnings materially from quarter to quarter, which is why management emphasizes Adjusted EBITDA.
What is Carvana's outlook for the rest of 2025?
Management expects Q4 2025 retail units above 150,000 and full-year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA at or above the high end of its previously communicated $2.0 to $2.2 billion range, provided the operating environment remains stable. The company did not provide a reconciliation of forecasted GAAP net income because fair value changes and one-time items are difficult to forecast.
What is the company's long-term target and how is it building capacity to reach it?
Carvana's stated goal is to sell 3 million retail units per year at a 13.5% Adjusted EBITDA margin within 5 to 10 years. It has integrated 15 ADESA locations, operates 33 retail inventory pools, and expects over 1.5 million units of annual retail production capacity fully built out by year-end 2025, with plans to continue integrating ADESA sites at a similar pace in 2026.

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