10-K annual report · filed Feb 19, 2026

CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 19, 2026. It reported revenue of $907M (+1.4% year over year) and net income of $156M.

  • Top risk flagged: Regulatory risk from discretionary credits in advertising contracts requiring monthly revenue deferral reviews impacting recognition policies

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$907M
+1.4% YoY
Net income
$156M
+643.4% YoY
Operating margin
27.0%
+25.5 pp YoY
Gross margin
92.8%
+10.2 pp YoY
EPS (diluted)
$1.55
+675.0% YoY
ROE
41.7%
+37.8 pp YoY
Operating cash flow
$295M
+15.6% YoY

Source: XBRL data from the CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

CarGurus, Inc. FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business: Multinational automotive platform connecting car shoppers and dealers via a data-driven marketplace with dealer software solutions
  • Strategic shift: Wind-down of CarOffer digital wholesale segment completed in 2025; consolidation to single reportable segment focusing on AI-powered inventory intelligence and smarter sourcing
  • New product emphasis: Launch of CG Discover, a GenAI-powered shopping assistant enhancing consumer search and vehicle selection process
  • Quantitative highlight: Completion of CarOffer abandonment by Dec 31, 2025; reporting now unified under one segment starting Q4 2025
  • Noteworthy fact: Introduction of Digital Deal and Dealership Mode features to increase transparency and lead conversion in online-to-offline car purchases

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $907.0M, up 14% YoY from $798.0M in 2024
  • Net income from continuing operations $196.7M vs $128.7M, Adjusted EBITDA $319.0M vs $255.6M in 2024
  • Single reportable segment post-CarOffer wind-down, wind-down cost $13.3M, completed Dec 31, 2025
  • Paying dealers 34,409 (up from 32,010); Quarterly average revenue per dealer $6,616 vs $6,144 in 2024
  • OBBBA tax act materially reduced 2025 and expected 2026 cash taxes; management focusing on AI and analytics for smarter sourcing

Risk Factors

  • Regulatory risk from discretionary credits in advertising contracts requiring monthly revenue deferral reviews impacting recognition policies
  • Macroeconomic exposure to higher interest rates, inflation, and labor disruptions affecting vehicle sales volume and consumer spending
  • Operational risk from judgment in capitalizing website development and software costs leading to material impacts on amortization expense
  • Competitive threat from continued investment in software and data products to counter evolving dealer marketing behaviors and consumer engagement shifts
  • Financial risk due to significant repurchases of Class A common stock totaling $351.9 million under 2025 Share Repurchase Program

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