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CarGurus (CARG) operating margin by quarter

CarGurus' operating margin was 26.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.2 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 10.6% (Q2 2025) to 49.4% (Q4 2025).

CarGurus operating margin by quarterCarGurus operating margin by quarter20.3%Q1 202510.6%Q2 202523.6%Q3 202549.4%Q4 202516.5%Q1 202625.1%Q2 202626.3%Q3 2026
QuarterOperating marginQ/QY/Y
Q3 202626.3%+1.2 pts+2.7 pts
Q2 202625.1%+8.6 pts+14.5 pts
Q1 202616.5%-33.0 pts-3.9 pts
Q4 202549.4%+25.8 pts—
Q3 202523.6%+13.0 pts—
Q2 202510.6%-9.7 pts—
Q1 202520.3%——

Q3 2026 at a glance

CarGurus, Q3 2026: revenue $258M (+12% year over year), operating margin 26.3%, net earnings $52.8M, operating cash flow $80.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is CarGurus' operating margin?

CarGurus' operating margin was 26.3% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +1.2 pts from Q2 2026.

How has CarGurus' operating margin changed?

Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 10.6% (Q2 2025) to 49.4% (Q4 2025).

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