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Maplebear Inc. (CART)

Maplebear Inc. (CART) 1-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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Upturn Advisory Summary

12/04/2025: CART (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

Upturn Star Rating

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

5 star rating from financial analysts

32 Analysts rated it

Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.

1 Year Target Price $50.42

1 Year Target Price $50.42

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$50.42 Target price
52w Low $34.78
Current$43.13
52w High $53.5

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 17.99%
Avg. Invested days 32
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/04/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 11.23B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 23.42
1Y Target Price 50.42
Price to earnings Ratio 23.42
1Y Target Price 50.42
Volume (30-day avg) 32
Beta 1.11
52 Weeks Range 34.78 - 53.50
Updated Date 12/4/2025
52 Weeks Range 34.78 - 53.50
Updated Date 12/4/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.82

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-11-10
When -
Estimate 0.2
Actual 0.51

Profitability

Profit Margin 14.15%
Operating Margin (TTM) 17.89%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 8.22%
Return on Equity (TTM) 15.33%

Valuation

Trailing PE 23.42
Forward PE 17.64
Enterprise Value 9210993994
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.09
Enterprise Value 9210993994
Price to Sales(TTM) 3.09
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.54
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 14.24
Shares Outstanding 262532964
Shares Floating 184922969
Shares Outstanding 262532964
Shares Floating 184922969
Percent Insiders 10.41
Percent Institutions 85.54

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Maplebear Inc.

Maplebear Inc.(CART) company logo displayed in Upturn AI summary

Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

Maplebear Inc., operating as Instacart, was founded in 2012. It evolved from a same-day grocery delivery service to a platform connecting customers with personal shoppers who fulfill and deliver their orders. Key milestones include securing funding rounds, expanding its network of retailers, and developing technology to optimize the shopping and delivery process.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Grocery Delivery: Instacart's primary service involves partnering with grocery retailers to offer online ordering and same-day delivery to customers. This includes fulfillment by personal shoppers.
  • Retail Platform: Instacart provides a platform for retailers to enhance their online presence and offer delivery services without developing their own infrastructure.
  • Advertising: Instacart generates revenue through advertising placements on its platform, allowing brands to promote their products to users during the shopping experience.
  • Instacart Platform Services: Instacart offers end-to-end enterprise solutions for grocery partners to facilitate fulfillment.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team consists of Fidji Simo (CEO), and other key executives. Instacart operates with a hierarchical structure, with functional departments such as engineering, product, operations, and marketing.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Instacart Marketplace: Instacart's core platform for grocery delivery. Instacart holds a significant portion of the online grocery market share. Competitors include Amazon Fresh, Walmart, and DoorDash.
  • market_share: 0.47
  • Instacart Platform Services: End-to-end enterprise solutions that enable grocers to meet their customer's needs online and in-store. Competitors include Takeoff Technologies, Fabric, and Dematic.
  • market_share: 0.05
  • Instacart Advertising: Retailers pay Instacart to ensure their goods are seen first during search results. Competing advertising services are available at Amazon, Walmart, Kroger.
  • market_share: 0.25

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The online grocery delivery industry is experiencing rapid growth, driven by changing consumer preferences and increased demand for convenience. The market is competitive, with multiple players vying for market share.

Positioning

Instacart is positioned as a leading online grocery platform, leveraging its extensive network of retailers and shoppers to provide efficient and convenient delivery services. It has a strong brand recognition and a large user base.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The TAM for online grocery in the US is estimated to be over $1 trillion. Instacart's position gives it access to capture a significant proportion of this market. Instacart is continuing to expand their products and services with platform services and advertising.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Extensive Retailer Network
  • Large User Base
  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Advanced Technology Platform
  • Delivery Infrastructure

Weaknesses

  • Reliance on Personal Shoppers
  • Profitability Concerns
  • High Delivery Fees
  • Dependence on Retailer Partnerships
  • Sensitivity to Economic Downturn

Opportunities

  • Expansion into New Geographies
  • Partnerships with Additional Retailers
  • Development of New Services (e.g., meal kits)
  • Improve Operational efficiency
  • Increasing advertising revenue
  • Growth in online grocery adoption

Threats

  • Increased Competition
  • Changing Consumer Preferences
  • Economic Downturn
  • Labor Regulations
  • Amazon's Growing Presence
  • Walmart's Growing Presence

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • AMZN
  • WMT
  • DASH

Competitive Landscape

Instacart's advantages include its extensive retailer network and strong brand recognition. Disadvantages include profitability concerns and reliance on personal shoppers.

Major Acquisitions

Pushtrak

  • Year: 2015
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 0
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition to bolster its delivery logistics and operational efficiency.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Instacart has experienced rapid growth in recent years, driven by the increasing adoption of online grocery delivery.

Future Projections: Future growth projections depend on market conditions, competitive pressures, and Instacart's ability to innovate and expand its services.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships, developing new technology, and launching new services like Instacart Platform Services.

Summary

Instacart is a leading player in the online grocery delivery market, with a strong brand and extensive retailer network. However, the company faces challenges related to profitability and competition. Its platform services and advertising are working well, but Instacart needs to manage labor costs and regulatory risks.

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About Maplebear Inc.

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters San Francisco, CA, United States
IPO Launch date 2023-09-19
CEO, President & Director Mr. Chris Rogers
Sector Consumer Cyclical
Industry Internet Retail
Full time employees 3265
Full time employees 3265

Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, engages in the provision of online grocery shopping services to households in North America. Its service can be provided through company's mobile application or website. The company also provides advertising services; and software-as-a-service solutions. Maplebear Inc., was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.