Instacart, a tech-driven grocery delivery and pickup service, connects consumers with local grocery stores through its user-friendly platform. Customers can browse and order groceries, household items, and even prepared foods from various retailers in their area, with the option for same-day delivery or convenient pickup. The company utilizes a network of personal shoppers who pick and pack the items for delivery, ensuring a seamless shopping experience. Instacart aims to provide convenience and efficiency for busy consumers, while also supporting local grocers by expanding their reach in the digital marketplace. Read More
Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 7.1% in the afternoon session after it received an analyst upgrade from BMO Capital and posted strong third-quarter results.
Online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) reported Q3 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.2% year on year to $939 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.51 per share was 32.9% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 10.2% year on year to $939 million. Its GAAP profit of $0.51 per share was 2.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Instacart (CART) Q3 2025 results show an earnings beat but a revenue miss, sparking a significant pre-market stock surge as investors focus on profitability.
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Shares of online grocery delivery platform Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) jumped 1.6% in the afternoon session after an analyst at Citizens maintained a 'Market Outperform' rating on the stock, bolstering investor confidence.
