Summary by Futu AI
On July 31, 2024, Carvana Co. released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. The company reported a 33% increase in retail units sold, totaling 101,440 vehicles, and a 15% increase in revenue, reaching $3.410 billion. Gross profit saw a significant rise of 43%, amounting to $715 million, with a gross profit per unit (GPU) of $7,049, marking an increase of $529. The net income margin improved to 1.4%, with net income totaling $48 million. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a substantial increase, reaching $355 million with a margin of 10.4%, both setting company records. Carvana attributes its success to the completion of 22 projects aimed at improving unit economics, resulting in nearly $2,000 of gains over the past four quarters. The company's focus on customer-centric solutions and ambitious execution has positioned it as the second-largest used automotive retailer with just 1% market share, highlighting the potential for further growth. Carvana's conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for the same day as the announcement.