ACV Auctions, Inc. Class A (ACVA)

ACV Auctions' stock has been subject to varied analyst ratings, including an upgrade from Zacks Research to "strong-buy" and a restated "sell (e+)" rating from Weiss Ratings. Jefferies lowered the price target to $15, while Needham maintained a "Buy" recommendation but lowered its price target to $14.00. The stock reached new 12-month lows in October 2025. ACV Auctions reported earnings of ($0.02) per share, surpassing expectations, but revenue of $193.70 million fell short of estimates. In February 2025, the company reported strong Q4 2024 performance, with revenue of $160 million exceeding guidance and full-year 2024 revenue growing by 32%. Insider selling by ACV Auctions' CAO, Andrew Peer, of 1,750 shares was reported in October 2025.

Demand for ACV Auctions' products and services exhibits seasonality, with spring and summer months typically seeing a surge in demand for car auctions. The post-tax refund season also tends to boost purchasing power, while winter months often experience a drop in car prices. The used-vehicle market in 2024 was characterized by tight inventory, stable pricing, and robust demand, with a gradual return to pre-pandemic activity levels. The U.S. used-vehicle market is projected to grow by 1% in 2025.

ACV Auctions, Inc. operates a digital marketplace for wholesale vehicle auctions, connecting buyers and sellers in the Consumer Discretionary sector. It provides a suite of products and services, including a digital marketplace, data services like True360 and ACV Market Report, financial solutions like ACV Capital, transportation services, remarketing centers, and inventory management software such as ACV MAX and ClearCar. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Buffalo, New York.

ACV Auctions, Inc. is based in Buffalo, New York, and its digital marketplace provides access to thousands of dealers nationwide across the United States.

ACV Auctions emphasizes maintaining a trusted brand and high standards. Customer testimonials highlight the positive impact of ACV's products, such as ClearCar, in strengthening trade-in funnels and driving retail traffic. Dealers have noted that ACV's tools help them make smarter, faster decisions, leading to better margins and customer satisfaction. The company is generally regarded as transparent and reliable, with good arbitration processes for addressing issues. ACV Auctions' CEO, George Chamoun, was named to Automotive News' 2025 All-Stars List in September 2025.

As of October 2025, institutional investors hold 42.1% of ACV Auctions' shares.