ACV Auctions (ACVA) Stock Overview
Provides a wholesale auction marketplace to facilitate business-to-business used vehicle sales between a selling and buying dealership. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
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| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$6.50 |
| 52 Week High | US$17.54 |
| 52 Week Low | US$4.07 |
| Beta | 1.78 |
| 1 Month Change | 40.39% |
| 3 Month Change | -11.80% |
| 1 Year Change | -60.32% |
| 3 Year Change | -60.49% |
| 5 Year Change | -77.63% |
| Change since IPO | -79.20% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 05
ACVA: Slower Share Gains And Macro Headwinds Will Constrain Future Upside
ACV Auctions' analyst price target has been reset to a range of approximately $7 to $10, as analysts balance recent Q4 results and long term product investments with concerns about a challenging macro backdrop and slower near term share gains. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ACV Auctions reflects a mixed setup, with some analysts highlighting solid Q4 execution and others flagging slower share gains and a tougher macro backdrop.Narrative Update • Apr 20
ACVA: Reset Expectations Balance Digital Auction Execution And Longer Dated Product Adoption
Analysts trimmed ACV Auctions' fair value estimate from $5.00 to $4.75 and slightly lowered their assumed future P/E multiple. This reflects more cautious medium term expectations, even as research highlights solid Q4 execution, a viewed as unwarranted share selloff, and a mix of upgraded and reduced price targets in the $7 to $16 range.Narrative Update • Apr 04
ACVA: Reset Expectations Set Stage For Future Digital Auction Share Gains
Analysts have adjusted the price target range for ACV Auctions to $7 to $9, reflecting updated views on slower near term growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and relatively stable margin and P/E assumptions following recent research highlighting both an "unwarranted" share selloff and more cautious medium term visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ACV Auctions presents a split picture, with some firms pointing to an "unwarranted" share selloff and others stressing slower near term progress and limited visibility.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 05
ACVA: Slower Share Gains And Macro Headwinds Will Constrain Future Upside
ACV Auctions' analyst price target has been reset to a range of approximately $7 to $10, as analysts balance recent Q4 results and long term product investments with concerns about a challenging macro backdrop and slower near term share gains. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ACV Auctions reflects a mixed setup, with some analysts highlighting solid Q4 execution and others flagging slower share gains and a tougher macro backdrop.Narrative Update • Apr 20
ACVA: Reset Expectations Balance Digital Auction Execution And Longer Dated Product Adoption
Analysts trimmed ACV Auctions' fair value estimate from $5.00 to $4.75 and slightly lowered their assumed future P/E multiple. This reflects more cautious medium term expectations, even as research highlights solid Q4 execution, a viewed as unwarranted share selloff, and a mix of upgraded and reduced price targets in the $7 to $16 range.Narrative Update • Apr 04
ACVA: Reset Expectations Set Stage For Future Digital Auction Share Gains
Analysts have adjusted the price target range for ACV Auctions to $7 to $9, reflecting updated views on slower near term growth expectations, a slightly higher discount rate, and relatively stable margin and P/E assumptions following recent research highlighting both an "unwarranted" share selloff and more cautious medium term visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ACV Auctions presents a split picture, with some firms pointing to an "unwarranted" share selloff and others stressing slower near term progress and limited visibility.
Narrative Update • Mar 21
ACVA: Reset Expectations And Q4 Execution Will Drive Future Repricing
Narrative Update on ACV Auctions The updated analyst price target for ACV Auctions moves modestly lower within a roughly $7 to $16 range, as analysts weigh solid Q4 execution against reduced near term visibility and a slightly higher discount rate, along with only small tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around ACV Auctions highlights a split view, with some firms trimming price targets or ratings while others lean into the story after the latest Q4 report and guidance update.Narrative Update • Mar 07
ACVA: Reset Expectations And Product Execution Will Drive Future Repricing
Narrative Update on ACV Auctions The updated analyst price framework for ACV Auctions reflects a lower fair value estimate of $15.59. Analysts point to tempered revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, along with a higher future P/E multiple and discount rate, informed by mixed but generally constructive Street targets in the $7 to $16 range and differing views on the timing of EBITDA recovery.Seeking Alpha • Feb 26
ACV Auctions: Mixed Results And Prospects (Downgrade)
Summary I am lowering ACV Auctions' rating from 'Buy' to 'Hold' after considering both the positive and negative read-throughs from its recent disclosures. In 4Q 2025, an EBITDA beat was overshadowed by top-line deceleration. ACVA is making reinvestments to realize a higher market share for 2026. It currently suffers from a hefty peer valuation discount that is justified by the difficulty of balancing growth and profitability. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Feb 21
ACVA: Reset Expectations And Early Access Rollout Should Support Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their price target on ACV Auctions by $1, citing reset expectations and a view that current forecasts leave room for outperformance. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the recent reset in expectations as a cleaner starting point, giving the company more room to show execution improvement against existing forecasts rather than constantly re-setting guidance.Analysis Article • Feb 13
Take Care Before Jumping Onto ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) Even Though It's 26% Cheaper
ACV Auctions Inc. ( NYSE:ACVA ) shares have retraced a considerable 26% in the last month, reversing a fair amount of...Narrative Update • Feb 07
ACVA: Digital Auction Share Gains And Reset Expectations Will Support Future Margins
ACV Auctions' updated fair value estimate has edged up from US$10.46 to US$10.71 as analysts factor in a modestly higher long term P/E, a slightly stronger margin outlook, and what they see as room for upside after recent price target increases and reset expectations on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around ACV Auctions has focused on how the stock’s reset expectations, sector setup, and role in digital auto auctions feed into its valuation and execution risk.Narrative Update • Jan 23
ACVA: Reset Expectations And Sector Uncertainty Will Constrain Digital Auction Share Gains
Analysts have nudged their ACV Auctions price targets higher by about $1, pointing to reset expectations and growing interest in digital auto auction platforms as key supports for the updated view. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused on how ACV Auctions fits into the broader auto retail and digital auction space, with several firms adjusting their views and price targets as expectations reset.Narrative Update • Jan 09
ACVA: Digital Auction Share Gains Will Face Growing AI Disintermediation Risk
Analysts have reset their price targets on ACV Auctions into a tighter US$5 to US$20 range, citing mixed but constructive sector views, a neutral stance on auto retail overall, and a focus on digital auction platforms that they see as gaining share while offering what they consider attractive EBITDA growth and potential insulation from AI risk. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on ACV Auctions reflects a wide range of views, with price targets stretching from the low single digits to the high teens and different opinions on how much risk is already reflected in the stock.Narrative Update • Dec 17
ACVA: Digital Auction Share Gains Will Support Future Margin Expansion
Analysts have nudged their price target on ACV Auctions modestly higher to reflect a slightly lower discount rate, marginally improved profit margin expectations, and a more balanced view of sector fundamentals, with recent Street research showing targets ranging from $6 to $20 per share. Analyst Commentary Street research on ACV Auctions reflects a mix of optimism around the company’s long term growth profile and caution regarding execution risks and sector cyclicality.Narrative Update • Dec 03
ACVA: Digital Auction Share Gains Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for ACV Auctions modestly lower by about $0.30 to reflect slightly softer long term revenue growth and valuation multiples, even as they cite resilient digital auction fundamentals and supportive sector research, including a new $6 Equal Weight initiation, a $20 Buy target, and a trimmed but still bullish $15 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates underscore a generally constructive stance on ACV Auctions, with upward target revisions and fresh coverage highlighting confidence in the company’s digital auction model despite some recalibration of long term expectations.Analysis Article • Nov 20
Positive Sentiment Still Eludes ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) Following 27% Share Price Slump
To the annoyance of some shareholders, ACV Auctions Inc. ( NYSE:ACVA ) shares are down a considerable 27% in the last...Narrative Update • Nov 19
ACVA: Digital Market Share Gains Will Drive Resilient Shareholder Returns
Analysts have revised ACV Auctions' fair value estimate downward from $18.65 to $10.69. They cite mixed sector fundamentals, a softer revenue growth outlook, and increased concerns about future profitability, despite ongoing interest in digital auction marketplace resilience.Narrative Update • Nov 01
ACVA: Expanding Technology Leadership Will Drive Gains By 2026 Amid Uncertainty
Analysts have reduced their price target for ACV Auctions, with recent research highlighting a shift from $22 to $25 to a range of $11.50 to $18. This adjustment reflects ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and tempered near-term growth expectations for the company.Narrative Update • Oct 17
Advanced AI And Machine Learning Will Shape Digital Auto Remarketing
The analyst price target for ACV Auctions has been revised downward from $19.73 to $18.65. This reflects cautious sentiment from analysts who cite recent earnings misses, increased uncertainty in near-term growth, and a flattening financial outlook tempered by expectations for improved momentum in 2026.Narrative Update • Aug 15
Advanced AI And Machine Learning Will Shape Digital Auto Remarketing
Analysts have tempered their near-term outlook on ACV Auctions due to softer Q2 results, a slower share gain trajectory, and sector headwinds, but remain confident in longer-term growth potential driven by technology leadership and market share gains; the consensus price target remains unchanged at $19.73. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note that ACV Auctions continues to gain industry share and demonstrate technology leadership, underpinning long-term growth potential despite short-term challenges.Analysis Article • Aug 14
ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) Just Reported, And Analysts Assigned A US$19.73 Price Target
NYSE:ACVA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore ACV Auctions's Fair Values from the Community and select yours It's...Analysis Article • Jul 01
ACV Auctions Inc.'s (NYSE:ACVA) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
ACV Auctions Inc.'s ( NYSE:ACVA ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 4.1x may look like a poor investment opportunity...New Narrative • May 26
Digital And AI Tools Will Transform Auction Markets
AI-powered tools and bundled SaaS services are driving dealer engagement, market share gains, and higher-margin revenue streams across ACV's digital marketplace.Analysis Article • Mar 04
ACV Auctions Inc. (NASDAQ:ACVA) Shares Slammed 28% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
ACV Auctions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ACVA ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow with a...Analysis Article • Feb 16
Is ACV Auctions (NASDAQ:ACVA) Using Debt In A Risky Way?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Nov 24
Revenues Tell The Story For ACV Auctions Inc. (NASDAQ:ACVA) As Its Stock Soars 25%
ACV Auctions Inc. ( NASDAQ:ACVA ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Analysis Article • Nov 17
Is ACV Auctions (NASDAQ:ACVA) Using Debt Sensibly?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Sep 22
ACV Auctions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACVA) Price In Tune With Revenues
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Commercial Services industry in the United States have...Analysis Article • Jul 31
Does ACV Auctions (NASDAQ:ACVA) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 07
ACV Auctions Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACVA) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion
When close to half the companies in the Commercial Services industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios...Seeking Alpha • May 10
ACV Auctions: Eyes On Maiden Quarter Of EBITDA Profitability
Summary ACV Auctions Inc. registered a substantial +23% EBITDA beat for Q1 2024, which also marked its maiden quarter of positive EBITDA. The company expects to generate positive EBITDA in Q2 and the full year, as per its guidance, which is based on realistic assumptions in my view. My opinion is that there is likely to be a positive re-rating of ACV Auctions' share price and valuations going forward, as the company improves its operating profitability. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Apr 14
Is ACV Auctions (NASDAQ:ACVA) Using Debt Sensibly?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Shareholder Returns
| ACVA | US Commercial Services | US Market | |
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| 7D | 25.2% | -2.7% | 3.2% |
| 1Y | -60.3% | -15.7% | 31.0% |
Return vs Industry: ACVA underperformed the US Commercial Services industry which returned -15.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ACVA underperformed the US Market which returned 31% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ACVA volatility | |
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| ACVA Average Weekly Movement | 12.4% |
| Commercial Services Industry Average Movement | 8.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: ACVA's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ACVA's weekly volatility (12%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3,200 | George Chamoun | www.acvauto.com |
ACV Auctions Inc. provides a wholesale auction marketplace to facilitate business-to-business used vehicle sales between a selling and buying dealership. The company offers marketplace platform includes digital marketplace that connects buyers and sellers by providing auctions, which facilitates real-time transactions of wholesale vehicles; Run List for pre-filtering and pre-screening of vehicles up to 24 hours prior to an auction taking place; ACV transportation service to enable the buyers to see real-time transportation quotes; ACV capital, a short-term inventory financing services for buyers to purchase vehicles; and Go Green customer assurance services for claims against defects in the vehicle. It also provides remarketing centers, which offers value-added services, such as vehicle reconditioning and storage to facilitate auction business with commercial partners, such as fleet, rental car, and financial sector consignors.
ACV Auctions Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| ACVA fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$908.97m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$62.22m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$781.10m |
1.4x
P/S Ratio-18.2x
P/E RatioIs ACVA overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ACVA income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$781.10m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$569.38m |
| Gross Profit | US$211.72m |
| Other Expenses | US$273.93m |
| Earnings | -US$62.22m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.36 |
| Gross Margin | 27.11% |
| Net Profit Margin | -7.97% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 46.4% |
How did ACVA perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/07 03:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
ACV Auctions Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 13 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Babcock | Barclays |
| Gary Prestopino | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Michael McGovern | BofA Global Research |