Instacart is upgraded to a buy after a strong Q4 and a sharp valuation reset. CART benefits from a massive $1T U.S. grocery market, ongoing convenience trends, and new AI-driven customer acquisition. Advertising (Carrot Ads) and AI integration are key growth catalysts, with GTV and adjusted EBITDA margins improving.
Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) shares jumped more than 14% in early trading on Friday after the grocery delivery company posted its strongest quarterly volume performance in three years, even as profit margins came under pressure. For the fourth quarter, gross transaction value (GTV) rose 14% year-over-year to $9.85 billion, while orders climbed 16% to 89.5 million.
Maplebear Inc. (CART) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Chris Rogers CEO | NASDAQ (NGS) Exchange | 565394103 CUSIP |
| US Country | 3,265 Employees | - Last Dividend | 21 Nov 2007 Last Split | 19 Sep 2023 IPO Date |
Maplebear Inc., operating under the commercial name Instacart, is a prominent player in the online grocery delivery sector, serving customers across North America. Since its inception in 2012, Instacart has revolutionized the way people shop for groceries by offering a seamless, convenient online shopping experience. With its headquarters located in San Francisco, California, Instacart has quickly grown to become a key service provider for consumers seeking the convenience of home-delivered groceries and a variety of other retail items.