On Wednesday, Carvana shares witnessed a 30% surge in extended trading after the used-car seller forecasted an unexpected bump in current-quarter retail sales and core profit generated.

This comes as a response to high-interest rates that inevitably nudge consumers to scout for deals on second-hand cars rather than opting for new cars.&nbsp;

Carvana’s shares with a short interest of 27% of free float, are up nearly 65% this year after recording an 11-fold rise last year. The surge in its stock price is expected to bring a value addition of about USD 5 billion to its market capitalisation of USD 17.6 billion, as recorded on Wednesday’s close.

The used-car retailer revealed that it was expecting a consecutive increase in adjusted core profit and growth rate in retail units in the second quarter. However, a year ago, analysts had predicted a 2.6% fall in the retail sales of Carvana.

Revenue for the first quarter of the year was USD 3.06 billion, aggressively challenging the analysts’ estimate of USD 2.89 billion, according to LSEG data. "Revenues beat expectations by quite a bit and expenses remained flat … big upside surprise," Huber Research Partners analyst Douglas Arthur stated.

The adjusted earnings prior to interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the first three months were USD 235 million, significantly exceeding capital expenditure and interest expense. Whereas, analysts had expected a modest USD 135.9 million in adjusted core earnings.&nbsp;

While the analysts estimated a profit of USD 31.2 million, Carvana reported a first-quarter profit of USD 49 million, as per LSEG data.

According to the market research firm Cox Automotive, the total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots across the United States increased by 9% to 2.27 million units in March, as compared to last year.

Moreover, Carvana’s rival CarMax missed analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter results last month and speculated about the company meeting its long-term vehicle sales target.

On Wednesday, Carvana shares witnessed a 30% surge in extended trading after the used-car seller forecasted an unexpected bump in current-quarter retail sales and core profit generated.

On Wednesday, Carvana shares witnessed a 30% surge in extended trading after the used-car seller forecasted an unexpected bump in current-quarter retail sales and core profit generated. This comes as a response to high-interest rates that inevitably nudge consumers to scout for deals on second-hand cars rather than opting for new cars. Carvana’s shares with a short interest of 27% of free float, are up nearly 65% this year after recording an 11-fold rise last year. The surge in its stock price is expected to bring a value addition of about USD 5 billion to its market capitalisation of USD 17.6 billion, as recorded on Wednesday’s close. The used-car retailer revealed that it was expecting a consecutive increase in adjusted core profit and growth rate in retail units in the second quarter. However, a year ago, analysts had predicted a 2.6% fall in the retail sales of Carvana. Revenue for the first quarter of the year was USD 3.06 billion, aggressively challenging the analysts’ estimate of USD 2.89 billion, according to LSEG data. "Revenues beat expectations by quite a bit and expenses remained flat … big upside surprise," Huber Research Partners analyst Douglas Arthur stated. The adjusted earnings prior to interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation in the first three months were USD 235 million, significantly exceeding capital expenditure and interest expense. Whereas, analysts had expected a modest USD 135.9 million in adjusted core earnings. While the analysts estimated a profit of USD 31.2 million, Carvana reported a first-quarter profit of USD 49 million, as per LSEG data. According to the market research firm Cox Automotive, the total supply of unsold used vehicles on dealer lots across the United States increased by 9% to 2.27 million units in March, as compared to last year. Moreover, Carvana’s rival CarMax missed analysts’ estimates for fourth-quarter results last month and speculated about the company meeting its long-term vehicle sales target.

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Used-car seller Carvana’s shares surge beyond expectations