Instacart Reports Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results Driven By Large Order Numbers
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART), the parent company of Instacart, reported Q1 earnings surpassing analyst expectations with earnings of 43 cents per share against an expected loss of 2 cents. Sales reached $820 million, exceeding estimates by 3.35%. The company's gross transaction value (GTV) grew by 11% year-over-year to $8.319 billion, driven by a 9% increase in orders and a 2% increase in average order value (AOV). CEO Fidji Simo highlighted the fourth consecutive quarter of GTV growth and strong profitability, with expectations for continued growth and increased profitability in the future. After the announcement, CART shares dropped 4.2% in after-hours trading to $35.89.
May 08, 2024 | 8:42 pm
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Maplebear Inc. reported better-than-expected Q1 results, with significant growth in earnings, sales, and GTV. Despite the positive report, shares fell 4.2% after-hours.
Despite Maplebear Inc.'s strong Q1 performance, the immediate negative reaction in after-hours trading suggests market concerns or profit-taking. The significant beat on both earnings and sales, along with positive future guidance, typically would be expected to boost investor confidence. However, the after-hours price action indicates that other factors, possibly external market conditions or investor expectations for even stronger results, are influencing the stock's short-term direction.
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