CarGurus (CARG) – Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 12/30/2025 – CarGurus had its price target raised by analysts at BTIG Research from $39.00 to $44.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/29/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/22/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/15/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/11/2025 – CarGurus had its price target raised by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $42.00 to $45.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 12/8/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 12/2/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/26/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/22/2025 – CarGurus was upgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating.
• 11/20/2025 – CarGurus had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 11/17/2025 – CarGurus was given a new $37.50 price target on by analysts at DA Davidson.
• 11/8/2025 – CarGurus was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other news, insider Ismail Elshareef sold 1,228 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $34.98, for a total value of $42,955.44. Following the transaction, the insider owned 95,907 shares in the company, valued at $3,354,826.86. This trade represents a 1.26% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, CEO Jason Trevisan sold 16,548 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, December 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $39.02, for a total value of $645,702.96. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 630,483 shares in the company, valued at $24,601,446.66. The trade was a 2.56% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have sold 66,228 shares of company stock worth $2,457,624. Insiders own 16.99% of the company’s stock.

CarGurus, Inc operates an online automotive marketplace designed to connect buyers and sellers of new and used vehicles. Through its proprietary search engine and data-driven pricing tools, the platform enables consumers to compare listings, assess fair market values and locate local dealers offering competitive deals. CarGurus also provides detailed vehicle history reports, dealer reviews and financing options to streamline the car-shopping process for both private parties and franchised dealerships.

The company’s core product offerings include Instant Market Value (IMV), which leverages pricing algorithms to help buyers identify over- or under-priced vehicles, as well as dealer subscription services that grant automotive retailers access to lead generation tools, targeted advertising and dynamic pricing insights.