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Openlane vs Americas Carmart: OPLN and CRMT compared
Openlane is the larger company: $561M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $146M for Americas Carmart (Q1 FY27). Openlane is growing faster (+13% against -57% a year earlier). Openlane is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.5% against -47.2%.
Where the money goes: OPLN and CRMT
Openlane (OPLN) · Q3 2026
Openlane, Q3 2026: revenue $561M (+13% year over year), operating margin 12.5%, net earnings $44.7M, operating cash flow $97.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Americas Carmart (CRMT) · Q1 FY27
Americas Carmart, Q1 FY27: revenue $146M (-57% year over year), operating margin -47.2%, net loss $69.0M, operating cash flow $80.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Openlane (OPLN) | Americas Carmart (CRMT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $561M | $146M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +13% | -57% |
| Operating margin | 12.5% | -47.2% |
| Net earnings | $44.7M | −$69.0M |
| Net margin | 8.0% | -47.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $97.1M | $80.1M |
| Free cash flow | $83.3M | $80.0M |
| Market value | $4.3B | — |
| Analysts’ mean target | $46.22 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Openlane
- Auction and Related Fees: $253M (45%)
- Purchased vehicle sales: $119M (21%)
- Finance revenue: $115M (20%)
- SaaS and Other Revenue: $73.9M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Openlane or Americas Carmart?
Openlane is the larger company: $561M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $146M for Americas Carmart (Q1 FY27).
Is Openlane or Americas Carmart growing faster?
Openlane is growing faster (+13% against -57% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Openlane or Americas Carmart?
Openlane is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.5% against -47.2%.
More: Openlane earnings · how Openlane makes money · Americas Carmart earnings · how Americas Carmart makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 9, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.