Growth story with blemishes: Why Carvana crashes despite strong sales

Carvana performed operationally well in the fourth quarter, selling more vehicles than analysts had expected. Nevertheless, the stock market reacted coldly. After the release of the numbers, the stock plummeted by more than 14%. The market sends a clear signal: pure growth is no longer sufficient. What matters is how profitable that growth actually is – and weaknesses emerged in the figures precisely on this front. Strong demand drives revenue to record levels The online used car platform significantly increased its revenue, reaching a new peak....