Carvana's Q1 2021 showcased significant growth, with a 76% increase in retail units sold and a 104% increase in revenue. The company also improved its total gross profit per unit and demonstrated operating leverage, despite inventory constraints and ongoing investments in capacity scaling.
Retail units sold increased by 76% year-over-year, reaching 92,457 units.
Revenue grew by 104% year-over-year, totaling $2.245 billion.
Total gross profit increased by 145% year-over-year, amounting to $338 million.
Net loss improved from $184 million to $82 million year-over-year.
Carvana is on track to meet or exceed its previously outlined expectations for FY21, including accelerated retail units sold growth, revenue growth in line with retail unit growth, total GPU in the mid-$3,000s, and a small EBITDA margin loss while investing for growth.