Hindenburg Research said Thursday (Jan. 2) that it has taken a short position in shares of online car dealer Carvana, alleging a “father-son accounting grift” at the firm.
Shares of Carvana (CVNA) slid Thursday as short-selling firm Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in the online used-car retailer.
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 2, 2025 / The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or "the Company") (NYSE:CVNA) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
Carvana shares dropped 3% by 3:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to include a statement from a Carvana spokesperson.
Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Carvana on Thursday, claiming the company's recent turnaround is a "mirage" that's being propped up by unstable loans and accounting manipulation. The report centers on Carvana's practice of loan sales as well as the business relationship between CEO Ernie Garcia III and his father, Ernest Garcia II, who is Carvana's largest shareholder.
Carvana Co. sidesteps a scathing short-seller report out on Thursday that called the company's turnaround a “mirage.”
Short seller Hindenburg Research is betting against Carvana Co CVNA with the stock up more than 300% over the past year. Despite the bearish report, shares are moving higher on Thursday.
Short seller Hindenburg Research said on Thursday it was short on used-car retailer Carvana Co.
Ernie Garcia, chairman and CEO of Carvana, joins CNBC's 'Power Lunch' to discuss the company's stellar success in 2024, expectations for next year, and more.
Carvana Co (NYSE:CVNA) stock is 2.2% lower at $227.97 at last glance, after sector peer CarMax (KMX) smashed third-quarter earnings estimates.
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