Acv Auctions Inc. Stock Price, News & Analysis

ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA) showcased new AI capabilities at NADA 2022, focusing on inventory sourcing and consumer acquisition. The company's programmatic buying experience allows dealers to bid automatically on vehicles, significantly enhancing inventory management. Additionally, ACV's Live Appraisal solution connects dealers with consumers, promoting transparency. Recent acquisitions of Drivably and Monk SAS expand ACV's data services and consumer acquisition tools, solidifying its role as a trusted digital partner in the automotive market.

ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA) is set to showcase its advanced digital solutions for car dealerships at the upcoming NADA Conference in Las Vegas from March 11-13, 2022. The company aims to address key challenges in the automotive industry, such as inventory shortages and price volatility. Attendees will see live demos of ACV’s latest tools, including consumer inventory acquisition and AI-integrated vehicle appraisal. CEO George Chamoun expressed excitement in demonstrating their innovations that enhance dealership efficiency and transparency.

Rand Capital Corporation (Nasdaq: RAND) reported a 31% increase in total investment income, achieving $4.1 million for 2021. The fourth quarter saw income rise by 17% to $1.2 million. Net asset value per share rose to $23.54, up 32% year-over-year. In 2021, they declared total dividends of $0.44 per share and announced a 50% increase in the first quarter 2022 dividend to $0.15 per share. Total investments for the year reached $19.7 million. Rand repaid $11 million in SBA obligations in Q4, enhancing financial flexibility.

ACV announces the acquisition of Monk SAS, an AI solutions company focused on automating vehicle damage detection. This strategic move enhances ACV's digital marketplace and data services for dealers and commercial partners. The integration of Monk's technology aims to improve vehicle inspection processes, offering AI-enabled self-inspection capabilities that are already live with initial customers in Europe. ACV plans to leverage these advances to provide a seamless end-to-end customer experience and will showcase these new capabilities at the National Automotive Dealers Association Conference from March 10-13, 2022.

ACV Auctions, a leading digital automotive marketplace, will present at the 2022 JMP Securities Technology Conference on March 8 at 4:30 PM ET. This event will showcase ACV's innovative solutions in wholesale vehicle transactions and data services, highlighting its mission to create trustworthy marketplaces for buying and selling used vehicles. Attendees can access the live webcast through the Company's investor relations website, with an archived replay available post-event.

ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA) announced its acquisition of Drivably, enhancing its digital automotive marketplace. This acquisition aims to provide dealers with tools to better compete for consumer vehicles in a rapidly evolving market. Drivably's engagement tools, combined with ACV’s machine learning pricing engine, will help dealers source consumer inventory effectively. ACV’s Live Appraisal solution has shown significant success, driving increased dealership traffic and trade-ins. The company emphasizes its commitment to delivering a comprehensive platform for dealers.

ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA) reported a record fourth quarter revenue of $100.2 million, a remarkable 86% increase year-over-year, contributing to full-year revenue of $358.4 million (+72%). However, the company faces challenges, with a GAAP net loss of $26.3 million in Q4 and $78.2 million for the year. For 2022, ACV anticipates revenues between $450 million and $460 million, alongside an Adjusted EBITDA loss projected at $53 million to $57 million. The company aims for 2026 targets of $1.3 billion in revenue and $325 million in Adjusted EBITDA.

ACV (Nasdaq: ACVA) anticipates exceeding its revenue guidance for Q4 2021 and reports a lower-than-expected adjusted EBITDA loss. Financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2021 will be published on February 16, 2022, followed by a call at 5:00 p.m. ET. An analyst day is scheduled for March 1, 2022, where ACV will discuss its digital transformation strategy, market growth, innovation, and plans for achieving adjusted EBITDA profitability by 2023. The event will be held at the Nasdaq MarketSite.

ACV (NASDAQ: ACVA), a leading online automotive marketplace, announced that its management team will present at the 2021 Raymond James Technology Investors Conference on December 6, 2021, at 8:50 AM ET. A webcast will be accessible on the company's investor relations website and an archived replay will be available post-event. ACV focuses on revolutionizing wholesale vehicle transactions through technology, providing transparent vehicle information. Its offerings include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, and ACV Capital, aimed at enhancing the buying and selling process for dealers.