{"id":68798,"date":"2026-05-20T08:37:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/68798\/"},"modified":"2026-05-20T08:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:37:13","slug":"ubs-raises-target-on-carvana-cvna-after-strong-quarterly-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/68798\/","title":{"rendered":"UBS Raises Target on Carvana (CVNA) After Strong Quarterly Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Steve Mandel ranks among the list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidermonkey.com\/blog\/16-richest-hedge-fund-managers-in-the-world-2-1727285\/?singlepage=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:the richest hedge fund managers in the world;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;the richest hedge fund managers in the world&quot;}\" class=\"link \">the richest hedge fund managers in the world<\/a>. While Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM) remains the billionaire\u2019s largest position, Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a href=\"https:\/\/finance.yahoo.com\/quote\/CVNA\" data-ylk=\"slk:CVNA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;CVNA&quot;}\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">CVNA<\/a>) ranks 3rd\u00a0on the list of Steve Mandel\u2019s top holdings with a 5.52% portfolio share.<\/p>\n<p>    <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7da7944768358379145d056625bc7770.jpeg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"eager\" height=\"502\" width=\"960\" class=\"yf-lglytj  loaded\"\/>     <\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">On May 6, Needham reiterated Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) as its top pick and Conviction List stock, noting increased operational efficiency at the company\u2019s testing and restoration centers. The firm states that worries concerning IRC efficiency have essentially been addressed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">According to the firm, Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) returned to the transformation of Adesa sites. Needham\u2019s hiring data also shows an increase in activity, indicating confidence in a return to previous efficiency standards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Meanwhile, UBS boosted Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA)\u2019s price target to $520 from $485, reiterating a Buy rating on the stock. The company reported a strong quarterly performance of $672 million in EBITDA, which was 4% higher than consensus estimates. It also achieved higher-than-expected retail gross profit per unit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">UBS believes second-quarter forecasts will need to be raised due to stronger sequential unit growth and improved profitability. The firm stated that the findings should alleviate short-term investor worries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is an online retailer of used cars based in Tempe, Arizona. Renowned for its multi-story automobile vending machines, the firm is the fastest-growing online used car dealer in the United States.<\/p>\n<p class=\"yf-1fy9kyt\">While we acknowledge the potential of CVNA as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. 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