ACV Auctions (NYSE:ACVA) Upgraded to "Overweight" at Stephens

Key Points

• Stephens upgraded ACV Auctions to “overweight” from “equal weight” and set a $10.50 price target, implying roughly 37% upside from the prior close.
• Analyst sentiment remains mixed: ACV has a consensus “Hold” rating and average target price of $10.14, with recent upgrades from Barrington Research but downgrades from Barclays and Citizens JMP.
• Shares rose 5.5% to $7.66 on heavy trading volume, while institutional investors own 88.55% of the stock. The company’s shares remain well below their 12-month high of $12.21.

ACV Auctions (NYSE:ACVA - Get Free Report) was upgraded by research analysts at Stephens from an "equal weight" rating to an "overweight" rating in a report released on Tuesday. The brokerage currently has a $10.50 price objective on the stock. Stephens' price objective points to a potential upside of 37.06% from the stock's previous close.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on ACVA. Bank of America reiterated an "underperform" rating on shares of ACV Auctions in a report on Tuesday. Barclays cut shares of ACV Auctions from an "equal weight" rating to an "underweight" rating and set a $8.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Tuesday. Citizens Jmp lowered ACV Auctions from an "outperform" rating to a "market perform" rating in a report on Tuesday. Barrington Research upgraded shares of ACV Auctions from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded ACV Auctions from a "sell (e+)" rating to a "sell (d-)" rating in a report on Wednesday, August 5th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have assigned a Buy rating, four have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $10.14.

ACV Auctions Trading Up 5.5%

Shares of ACV Auctions stock traded up $0.40 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $7.66. 17,280,200 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,332,003. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.47 and a current ratio of 1.47. The stock has a 50 day moving average of $7.00 and a 200-day moving average of $6.18. The company has a market cap of $1.34 billion, a PE ratio of -21.92 and a beta of 1.82. ACV Auctions has a 12 month low of $4.07 and a 12 month high of $12.21.

Institutional Trading of ACV Auctions

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Atreides Management LP raised its stake in shares of ACV Auctions by 125.2% in the fourth quarter. Atreides Management LP now owns 12,411,800 shares of the company's stock worth $99,543,000 after purchasing an additional 6,901,010 shares during the last quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP increased its holdings in ACV Auctions by 301.0% in the 2nd quarter. Wasatch Advisors LP now owns 7,295,400 shares of the company's stock worth $118,331,000 after buying an additional 5,475,874 shares during the period. Sunriver Management LLC acquired a new position in ACV Auctions in the 4th quarter worth approximately $23,768,000. Arvin Capital Management LP raised its position in ACV Auctions by 272.8% during the 4th quarter. Arvin Capital Management LP now owns 2,296,913 shares of the company's stock worth $18,421,000 after buying an additional 1,680,723 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hawk Ridge Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in ACV Auctions during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $14,502,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 88.55% of the company's stock.

Trending Headlines about ACV Auctions

Here are the key news stories impacting ACV Auctions this week:

• Positive Sentiment: ACV is reportedly considering “strategic options,” a development that could raise expectations for a potential sale, partnership, investment, or other transaction. The report is not confirmation that a deal will occur, but the possibility is a significant near-term catalyst. ACV Auctions soars on report that it is weighing strategic options
• Positive Sentiment: Management forecast third-quarter revenue of $219 million to $225 million, broadly consistent with the $223.6 million consensus estimate, and maintained its 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $73 million to $77 million. The company is also launching ViPR, a new product that could support future growth and monetization. ACV forecasts Q3 revenue while launching ViPR
• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue rose 10.5% year over year to approximately $213.9 million. Zacks reported adjusted earnings of $0.06 per share, ahead of its $0.05 consensus estimate, indicating some underlying profitability progress despite mixed headline results. ACV Auctions Q2 Earnings Top Estimates
• Neutral Sentiment: Tim Fox, ACV’s vice president of investor relations and strategic finance, will become chief financial officer on August 11, succeeding Bill Zerella, who is leaving to become CFO elsewhere. Fox’s internal promotion may provide continuity, although the leadership transition warrants monitoring. ACV Appoints Tim Fox as Chief Financial Officer
• Negative Sentiment: Reported results were mixed: revenue of $213.94 million fell slightly short of the $214.93 million analyst estimate, while another earnings report cited a $0.05-per-share loss versus expectations for $0.05 of earnings. The modest revenue miss and continuing GAAP losses remain risks for valuation-sensitive investors. ACV Auctions misses Q2 revenue estimates

About ACV Auctions

ACV Auctions operates a digital marketplace designed to streamline the wholesale used-vehicle auction process for independent dealerships and larger automotive groups. The platform enables dealers to participate in live, online auctions, submit real-time bids, and access guaranteed-sale programs that reduce the risk of inventory moving. By replicating the dynamics of in-lane bidding in a virtual environment, ACV Auctions connects sellers and buyers across a broad geographic footprint without the need for physical auction attendance.

In addition to its core marketplace, ACV Auctions offers a suite of software tools and data-driven services aimed at improving transparency and decision-making in the remarketing process.

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