Carvana 10-Q 2026-03-31

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2026

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to ______

Commission File Number: 001-38073

CARVANA CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware81-4549921
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
300 E. Rio Salado ParkwayTempeArizona85281
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(602) 922-9866

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, Par Value $0.001 Per ShareCVNANew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer☒Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ☐Yes ☒No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

As of April 27, 2026, the registrant had 143,257,677 shares of Class A common stock outstanding and 76,109,471 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.

INDEX TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 20251
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 20252
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 20253
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2026 and 20255
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements6
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations36
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk53
Item 4.Controls and Procedures53
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings54
Item 1A.Risk Factors54
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds54
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities54
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures54
Item 5.Other Information54
Item 6.Exhibits56

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and par values)

March 31, 2026December 31, 2025
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,410$2,327
Restricted cash102102
Accounts receivable, net339245
Finance receivables held for sale, net982813
Vehicle inventory2,6642,408
Beneficial interests in securitizations492486
Other current assets, including $7 and $5, respectively, due from related parties208168
Total current assets7,1976,549
Property and equipment, net2,8212,814
Operating lease right-of-use assets, including $6 and $6, respectively, from leases with related parties431443
Intangible assets, net4947
Goodwill1010
Deferred tax assets3,0313,064
Other assets232274
Total assets$13,771$13,201
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities, including $35 and $21, respectively, due to related parties$1,259$1,100
Short-term revolving facilities7958
Current portion of long-term debt229227
Other current liabilities, including $77 and $31, respectively, due to related parties194134
Total current liabilities1,7611,519
Long-term debt, excluding current portion4,8464,830
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion, including $4 and $5, respectively, from leases with related parties392406
Tax receivable agreement liability, including $1,645 and $1,721, respectively, due to related parties2,1302,228
Other liabilities1015
Total liabilities9,1398,998
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - 50,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of each of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025——
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value - 500,000 shares authorized; 143,004 and 142,230 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively——
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value - 125,000 shares authorized; 76,109 shares issued and outstanding as of each of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025——
Additional paid-in capital3,4793,450
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)241(9)
Total stockholders' equity attributable to Carvana Co.3,7203,441
Non-controlling interests912762
Total stockholders' equity4,6324,203
Total liabilities & stockholders' equity$13,771$13,201

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands, and per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20262025
Sales and operating revenues:
Retail vehicle sales, net$4,828$2,980
Wholesale sales and revenues, including $13 and $8, respectively, from related parties1,078863
Other sales and revenues, including $114 and $72, respectively, from related parties526389
Net sales and operating revenues6,4324,232
Cost of sales, including $5 and $3, respectively, to related parties5,1613,303
Gross profit1,271929
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including $10 and $7, respectively, to related parties690535
Other operating expense, net——
Operating income581394
Interest expense, net99139
Loss on debt extinguishment—2
Other expense (income), net41(122)
Net income before income taxes441375
Income tax provision362
Net income405373
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests155157
Net income attributable to Carvana Co.$250$216
Net earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic$1.75$1.61
Net earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted$1.69$1.51
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic142,749134,058
Weighted-average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted148,085142,587

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

CARVANA CO. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In millions, except number of shares, which are reflected in thousands)

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this report to "Carvana," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to Carvana Co. and its consolidated subsidiaries. The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our audited consolidated financial statements, the accompanying notes and the MD&A included in our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K, as well as our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

Carvana is the leading e-commerce platform for buying and selling used cars. We are transforming the used car buying and selling experience by giving consumers what they want - a wide selection, great value and quality, transparent pricing, and a simple, no pressure transaction. Our differentiated business model combines a comprehensive online sales experience with a vertically integrated supply chain, designed to sell high-quality vehicles to our customers transparently and efficiently at a low price. The automotive retail industry is large – with approximately 37 million used auto retail transactions in the United States (“U.S.”) in 2024 according to Cox Automotive – and highly fragmented – with the top 10 used auto retailers in the U.S. accounting for less than 10% of the market share in 2024. These dynamics create an exceptional opportunity for disruption that our custom-built business model can capitalize on to remain well-positioned for long-term growth. Over the years, we have leveraged our growing logistics network, which spans 316 metropolitan statistical areas, and our in-house distribution network, servicing over 80% of the U.S. population as of March 31, 2026, to sell 2.9 million retail vehicles, generating $90.5 billion in total revenue since inception in 2012 through March 31, 2026.

  • Vehicle Acquisition.** We primarily acquire our used vehicle inventory directly from customers, used car auctions, and wholesale used vehicle suppliers, including retail marketplace partners. Acquiring inventory directly from customers when they trade in or sell us their vehicles in a one-way transaction eliminates auction fees and provides for a more diverse set of vehicles. After answering a few questions about the vehicle condition and features, our online tool provides customers with an automated, conditional offer for their existing vehicle that can be applied to any vehicle purchase or paid directly without an associated vehicle purchase. Our online tool then allows customers to schedule a time to have their existing vehicle picked up at their home, or drop it off at a Carvana location, and receive payment. We designed this process to be convenient, seamless, and to eliminate the need for a customer to visit a dealership or negotiate a private sale.

  • Inspection and Reconditioning.** Once we acquire a vehicle, we leverage our in-house logistics network or a vendor to transport the vehicle to one of our inspection and reconditioning centers ("IRC") or auction locations with reconditioning capabilities (together with IRCs "Reconditioning Sites"), at which point the vehicle enters our inventory management system. We then begin an inspection process covering controls, features, brakes, tires, and cosmetics. Each Reconditioning Site leverages proprietary inventory management technology and includes trained technicians, vehicle lifts, paintless dent repair, and paint capabilities and receives on-site support from vendors with whom we have integrated systems to expedite ready access to parts and materials. We have a uniform set of cosmetic standards across all Reconditioning Sites to provide a consistent customer experience. When an inspection is complete, we estimate the necessary reconditioning cost for the vehicle to meet our standards and expected timing for that vehicle to be made available for sale on our website. Vehicles that do not meet Carvana standards are sold wholesale, either through our wholesale marketplace platform or through third party auctions.

  • Online Search and Shopping Experience.** We offer a mobile-optimized website, where prospective retail car buyers can immediately begin browsing, researching, filtering, and identifying their vehicle of choice from an inventory of over 70,000 total website units that we offer for sale as of March 31, 2026. We leverage our patented, automated photo technology to offer an annotated virtual vehicle tour, which includes a 360-degree view of the interior and exterior of the actual vehicle and allows customers to view vehicle imperfections through high-definition photography. Our website also features integrations with various vehicle data providers for vehicle feature and option information to assist customers with purchase decisions.

  • Financing.** We offer integrated financing using our proprietary loan origination platform. Customers who choose to apply for our in-house financing fill out a short prequalification form, and, if approved, are nearly instantaneously presented with an interactive set of conditional financing terms generated by our proprietary credit scoring and deal structuring algorithms for every vehicle in our inventory. Our financing tool is designed to intuitively and

transparently show the relationship between down payment, monthly payment, and loan term to assist the customer in selecting a payment plan tailored to their specific needs. This pre-approval involves a short process that does not impact customers’ credit unless they pursue a purchase and finance the transaction. For customers who choose not to utilize our financing, we also accept payment in cash or financing from third party lenders, such as banks or credit unions.

  • Complementary Products.** As part of the integrated purchasing process, customers have the option to protect their vehicle with a vehicle service contract (“VSC”). VSCs provide customers with protection against the costs of certain mechanical repairs after the expiration of their vehicle’s original manufacturer warranty. In most states, customers financing their purchase with us are also offered guaranteed asset protection ("GAP") waiver coverage during checkout to provide customers with protection for the value of the loan. We have also partnered with Root, Inc. ("Root"), an online car insurance company, to offer an integrated auto insurance solution, through which customers in most states may conveniently access auto insurance directly from the Carvana e-commerce platform. We collectively refer to VSC, GAP, and auto insurance as complementary products.

  • Nationwide Logistics Network and Distinctive Fulfillment Experience.** We have developed proprietary logistics software and an in-house nationwide delivery network designed to predictably and efficiently transport cars and provide customers with a distinctive fulfillment experience. Our logistics network and technologies that support it are based on a "hub and spoke" model, which connects Reconditioning Sites to vending machines and hubs via our fleet of multi-car and single-car haulers. This allows us to efficiently manage locations, routes, route capacities, trucks, and drivers while also dynamically optimizing for speed and cost. This proprietary logistics infrastructure enables us to offer our customers and operations team highly accurate predictions of vehicle availability, to minimize delays, and promote a seamless and reliable customer experience. We offer customers in our markets a home delivery option that is typically conducted by a Carvana employee on a branded hauler. Customers in certain markets can also pick up their vehicles at one of our patented car vending machines, which are multi-story glass towers that store purchased vehicles, or at other customer-facing locations. As of March 31, 2026, we estimate that 7

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk from those described under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 18, 2026.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, we are involved in various claims, legal actions, and government inquiries. Although the results of litigation, claims, and inquiries cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the ultimate resolution of these actions will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, liquidity and capital resources.

In January 2025, a now-defunct short-selling firm published a report including inaccurate, incomplete, and otherwise misleading information about us. We engaged outside legal counsel to independently evaluate the allegations, and voluntarily contacted the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Based upon that evaluation and our own review, we reaffirmed our conclusion that the allegations raised in the short-seller’s report were inaccurate, incomplete, and misleading. In June 2025, we received a subpoena from the SEC requesting information that we believe primarily relates to the allegations raised by the report. We are fully cooperating with the SEC Staff.

Future litigation may be necessary to defend ourselves and our partners by determining the scope, enforceability and validity of third party proprietary rights or to establish our proprietary rights. The results of any current or future litigation or government inquiries cannot be predicted with certainty, and regardless of the outcome, litigation and government inquiries can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors. For more information, see “Legal Matters” in Note 16 — Commitments and Contingencies, included in Part I, Item 1, Financial Statements, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

Information regarding our risk factors is disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on February 18, 2026.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the three months ended March 31, 2026, pursuant to the terms of the Exchange Agreement entered into in connection with our IPO, certain LLC Unitholders exchanged 33 thousand LLC Units for 26 thousand newly issued shares of Class A common stock. These shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION

Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plan Elections

On February 20, 2026, Ira Platt, a member of the Company's board of directors, entered into a trading plan intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act (a "10b5-1 Plan"). Mr. Platt's 10b5-1 Plan provides for the potential sale of up to 10,027 shares of Class A common stock between the first potential sale date of May 22, 2026 and the expiration of the 10b5-1 Plan on February 15, 2027.

On February 27, 2026, Daniel Gill, the Company's Chief Product Officer, modified his previously disclosed 10b5-1 Plan, entered into on December 13, 2024. Mr. Gill's amended 10b5-1 Plan provides for the potential sale of up to 389,747 shares of Class A common stock, including shares obtained from the exercise of vested stock options and shares obtained from the conversion of Carvana Group, LLC Class B common units into shares of Class A common stock, between the first potential sale date of May 29, 2026 and the expiration of the 10b5-1 Plan on December 31, 2028.

On March 11, 2026, Dan Quayle, a member of the Company's board of directors, entered into a 10b5-1 Plan that provides for the sale of up to 8,714 shares of Class A common stock, including shares obtained from the exercise of vested stock options, between the first potential sale date of June 10, 2026 and the expiration of the 10b5-1 Plan on April 26, 2027.

Item 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.Description
3.1Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Carvana Co., dated April 27, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Carvana Co.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 3, 2017).
3.2Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Carvana Co., dated May 5, 2025 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Carvana Co.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 7, 2025).
3.3Amended and Restated Bylaws of Carvana Co., dated April 27, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Carvana Co.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 3, 2017).
31.1Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith.
31.2Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a), filed herewith.
32.1Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, furnished herewith.
32.2Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:April 29, 2026Carvana Co.
(Registrant)
By:/s/ Mark Jenkins
Mark Jenkins
Chief Financial Officer
(On behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)