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CarGurus vs Nerdwallet: CARG and NRDS compared
CarGurus is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $240M for Nerdwallet (Q3 2026). CarGurus is growing faster (+12% against +11% a year earlier). CarGurus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.3% against 8.1%.
Where the money goes: CARG and NRDS
CarGurus (CARG) · Q3 2026
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.
Nerdwallet (NRDS) · Q3 2026
Nerdwallet, Q3 2026: revenue $240M (+11% year over year), operating margin 8.1%, net earnings $14.9M, operating cash flow $31.2M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| CarGurus (CARG) | Nerdwallet (NRDS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $258M | $240M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +12% | +11% |
| Gross margin | 91.8% | — |
| Operating margin | 26.3% | 8.1% |
| Net earnings | $52.8M | $14.9M |
| Net margin | 20.4% | 6.2% |
| Operating cash flow | $80.8M | $31.2M |
| Free cash flow | $79.8M | $31.0M |
| Market value | $2.6B | — |
| P/E | 14.9× | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $41.27 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Nerdwallet
- Consumer: $214M (90%)
- SMB: $25.1M (10%)
Questions
Which is bigger, CarGurus or Nerdwallet?
CarGurus is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $240M for Nerdwallet (Q3 2026).
Is CarGurus or Nerdwallet growing faster?
CarGurus is growing faster (+12% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, CarGurus or Nerdwallet?
CarGurus is more profitable, with an operating margin of 26.3% against 8.1%.
More: CarGurus earnings · how CarGurus makes money · Nerdwallet earnings · how Nerdwallet makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.