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business4 months ago

Arizona and Northwestern Billionaires Make Forbes 400 List Amid Record Wealth

Seven Arizona billionaires, including Ernest Garcia II and his son Ernest Garcia III, made the 2025 Forbes list of the 400 richest Americans, with Garcia II being the wealthiest in Arizona at $23.1 billion. Other notable Arizona billionaires include George Kurtz, Arte Moreno, Stewart Horejsi, Bob Parsons, and Mark Shoen. Elon Musk topped the national list with $428 billion.

finance1 year ago

Carvana's Stock Surges on First Annual Profit and Upbeat 2024 Outlook

Carvana's stock surged up to 40% after the company reported its first annual profit and issued strong guidance, with net income of $150 million for 2023. The company's aggressive focus on achieving profitability and restructuring its debt has led to a turnaround, with short sellers facing significant losses. Analysts have upgraded the stock, but some remain cautious about long-term visibility and the company's ability to maintain elevated unit economics once returning to growth.

business1 year ago

Carvana's Stock Skyrockets on First Annual Profit and Upgraded Analyst Ratings

Carvana's stock surged 30% after reporting its first annual profit and receiving upgrades from two Wall Street analysts. The used-car retailer posted a net income of $450 million for 2023, a significant turnaround from its $1.59 billion loss in 2022. The company is currently in the second phase of a three-step restructuring plan and aims to grow retail units sold in 2024. Analysts at Raymond James and William Blair upgraded Carvana's rating, citing encouraging profit increases and unit growth, with the company's CEO emphasizing a focus on current inventory and future expansion.

finance1 year ago

"Stocks Surge as Nasdaq Nears All-Time High and Nvidia Hits $2 Trillion Market Cap"

Carvana stock soared over 35% after reporting declining revenue but a strong outlook, while Nvidia continued its surge, crossing the 800 level after reporting triple-digit earnings and revenue growth. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq composite saw modest gains, with Amgen and Nvidia leading early. The Nasdaq composite closed in on its all-time high, while the S&P 500 and Dow Jones marked new highs. Other notable movers included Live Nation, Super Micro Computer, and Square-parent Block, with the 10-year Treasury yield slipping to around 4.30%.

business1 year ago

"Carvana's First Annual Profit Drives Share Price Surge"

Carvana's shares surged nearly 40% after the used-car retailer reported its first annual profit, driven by cost cuts and a debt-reduction deal with bondholders. The company's stock is on track to close at a year high, but still below its all-time peak. Carvana's profit for 2023 was $150 million, a significant turnaround from the previous year's loss of about $2.89 billion. The company faced challenges with inventory and debt as new car availability improved, but successfully reduced its outstanding debt by over $1 billion through agreements with bondholders. Analysts are optimistic about Carvana's optimized operations and have raised price targets and ratings.

finance1 year ago

"Block (SQ) Surges on First Profit, Beats Q4 Revenue Expectations"

Block (SQ) shares surge after reporting strong fourth-quarter earnings and raising its full-year outlook, while Carvana (CVNA) shares also jump after announcing its first-ever annual profit and forecasting a strong first quarter. Other companies reporting earnings today include Warner Bros. Discovery, Bloomin' Brands, and Hyatt Hotels. Yahoo Finance trending tickers include Intuitive Machines, Booking Holdings, and Novavax.

business1 year ago

Carvana's Profit Surge Propels Stock to New Heights

Carvana Co. exceeded profit expectations in the fourth quarter of 2023 and anticipates improved earnings this quarter, leading to a surge in its shares. Despite challenges posed by high interest rates and inflation, the used-car retailer reported adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of $60 million, surpassing analysts' estimates. While the company has made progress in reducing debt, it is expected to continue burning cash this year. Carvana's gross profit per unit rose, but it still faces a substantial debt burden and large interest payments. The company's shares rose 20% after-hours, and it anticipates first-quarter adjusted Ebitda to be "significantly above" $100 million.

business1 year ago

Carvana Bounces Back: Leaner, Stronger, and Ready for Wall Street

Carvana, the online used car sales giant, has successfully restructured its operations and debt over the past 18 months, propelling its stock from less than $5 per share to more than $55. The company has reduced annualized expenses by $1.1 billion, cut headcounts by over 4,000 people, and launched new proprietary software platforms for vehicle reconditioning and pricing. Carvana is now focused on driving positive unit economics and free cash flow before returning to growth, with a strong emphasis on new technology to optimize operations and reduce costs. Despite concerns about its debt load, the company remains confident in its business model and is committed to its continued success.

business2 years ago

Vroom to Cease Operations and Liquidate Inventory

Vroom Inc., once valued at $2.5 billion, is winding down its online used-car sales business to focus on its auto finance and analytics services, as its market cap has plummeted to less than $100 million. The company's shares fell over 50% in the extended session, and it plans to sell its current inventory to wholesale businesses while halting Vroom.com transactions. Despite efforts to raise capital, Vroom was unable to do so and is now committed to managing its remaining businesses and deploying capital prudently.

finance2 years ago

Carvana (CVNA) Stock Surges: Here's Why

Carvana (CVNA) stock is rising after receiving an upgrade from JPMorgan, which raised its rating from "underweight" to "neutral" and increased the price target from $25 to $40 per share. The upgrade reflects Carvana's strong position in the online-only used vehicle retailing space, despite recent challenges in the industry. CVNA stock is up 14.9% on the news.