Stephens analysts reaffirmed their Overweight rating and $190 price target on Carvana (NYSE:CVNA), emphasizing the company's potential in transforming the $1+ trillion U.S. used vehicle market. The analysts noted that Carvana's digital showroom, combined with its regionally centralized infrastructure, enables economies of scale and strong financial metrics. With just 1% market share, Carvana is already the most profitable player on a per-unit basis. Drawing parallels to McDonald's growth strategy from the 1960s and 70s, the analysts believe Carvana is reshaping both the supply and demand sides of the used vehicle business.
C arvana Co., together with its subsidiaries, operates an e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars in the United States. The company's platform allows customers to research and identify a vehicle; inspect it using company's 360-degree vehicle imaging technology; obtain financing and warranty coverage;