Carvana is an innovative online platform that revolutionizes the process of buying and selling used vehicles
The company allows customers to browse a vast selection of cars through its website, providing detailed descriptions and visual assets to facilitate informed purchasing decisions. Carvana also offers unique features like home delivery and the option to sell or trade vehicles seamlessly, eliminating the traditional hassles associated with dealerships. With a focus on enhancing the customer experience, Carvana leverages technology to streamline every step of the automotive retail process, aiming to make car buying more convenient and accessible for consumers.
Shares of online used car dealer Carvana (NYSECVNA)
fell 10.9% in the afternoon session after markets seemed to have caught "tariff/trade war fever" once again (Nasdaq down 1.9%, S&P 500 down 1.2%) amid broader geopolitical anxiety. The volatility was perhaps also related to uncertainty surrounding the Fed's rate decision to be announced later in the week. The consensus estimate was for the Fed to keep interest rates at the range of 4.25%-4.5%.
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. These themes have enabled rapid growth for the industry,
which has posted a 8.9% gain over the past six months.
This was a good place to be as the S&P 500 shed 1.1% of its value.
As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the online retail industry, including Wayfair (NYSEW) and its peers.
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Revolve (NYSERVLV) and the best and worst performers in the online retail industry.
