ACV Auctions (NASDAQ: ACVA) reports 10% Q2 2026 revenue growth and names new CFO
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ACV Auctions Inc. reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $213.9 million, up 10% year over year, including marketplace and service revenue of $189.2 million and customer assurance revenue of $24.7 million. Marketplace GMV was $2.7 billion and marketplace units were 211,472, both approximately flat.
The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $8.2 million (‑$0.05 per share), compared with a $7.3 million loss a year earlier, but generated non-GAAP net income of $10.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $20.8 million, up from $18.6 million. ACV reaffirmed full‑year 2026 guidance for revenue of $845–$855 million (11–13% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA of $73–$77 million, while still expecting a GAAP net loss of $49–$44 million.
ACV announced a CFO transition: William Zerella will resign as CFO effective August 10, 2026 and remain in a non‑executive transition role through October 2, 2026. Timothy Fox, currently Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance, will become CFO effective August 11, 2026, with a $399,000 base salary, 80% target bonus, and equity awards totaling $1.5 million at grant-date value, plus severance and change‑in‑control protections.
Positive
- Q2 2026 revenue grew 10% year over year to $213.9 million, showing continued top-line expansion despite marketplace unit volumes and GMV being approximately flat.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to $20.8 million from $18.6 million, and the company generated non-GAAP net income of $10.4 million, indicating improved profitability on a non-GAAP basis.
- Full-year 2026 guidance was reaffirmed, calling for revenue of $845–$855 million (11–13% growth) and Adjusted EBITDA of $73–$77 million, signaling confidence in the outlook.
Negative
- ACV remains unprofitable on a GAAP basis, posting a Q2 2026 net loss of $8.2 million and guiding to a full-year GAAP net loss of $49–$44 million.
- The Chief Financial Officer is departing to join another company, creating a leadership transition at a key financial role despite an internally promoted successor and structured handover.
Filing Explained
Fox’s equity package depends on continued service and performance, while enhanced severance applies only under specified termination conditions.
As of the August 10 filing, Timothy Fox was appointed to become CFO on August 11; the added structural effect is a compensation package with equity and termination-related obligations that are conditional rather than fully earned at appointment.
The package includes
Outside a change in control, termination by the company without Cause can trigger salary, a qualifying prorated bonus, 12 months of health coverage, and accelerated vesting of time-based awards scheduled to vest during the following 12 months. During the stated change-in-control protection period, termination without Cause or resignation for Good Reason can instead trigger enhanced salary and bonus terms, 18 months of health coverage, and full acceleration of time- and performance-based awards, subject to the agreement's conditions.
The first RSU vesting date, the April 2028 PSU performance-period end, and the applicable termination circumstances are the specified points at which these contingent obligations are resolved.
8-K Event Classification
3 items: 2.02, 5.02, 9.01
3 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Q2 2026 Total Revenue: $213,941,000
Q2 2026 GAAP Net Loss: $8,227,000
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Net Income: $10,377,000
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Q2 2026 Total Revenue
$213,941,000
Three months ended June 30, 2026 total revenue, up 10% year over year
Q2 2026 GAAP Net Loss
$8,227,000
Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Non-GAAP Net Income
$10,377,000
Non-GAAP net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA
$20,765,000
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2026, versus $18,577,000 in 2025
Full-Year 2026 Revenue Guidance
$845,000,000–$855,000,000
Guided 2026 total revenue range, 11% to 13% year-over-year growth
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$242,259,000
Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2026
Long-Term Debt
$205,000,000
Long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2026
Common Stock Repurchase
$50,196,000
Cash used for repurchase and retirement of common stock in first six months of 2026
Key Terms
Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income, Marketplace GMV, performance share units, +2 more
6 terms
Adjusted EBITDA financial
"Adjusted EBITDA of $21 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $19 million"
Adjusted EBITDA is a way companies measure how much money they make from their core operations, like running a business, by removing certain costs or income that aren’t part of regular business activities. It helps investors see how well a company is doing without distractions from unusual expenses or gains, making it easier to compare companies or track performance over time.
non-GAAP net income financial
"Non-GAAP net income of $10 million, compared to non-GAAP net income"
Non-GAAP net income is a company's profit figure that excludes certain costs or income that are included in standard accounting methods. Companies often use it to show what their earnings might look like without one-time expenses or other unusual items, helping investors see the company's core performance more clearly.
Marketplace GMV financial
"Marketplace GMV of $2.7 billion, approximately flat year over year"
Marketplace GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) is the total dollar value of goods and services sold through an online marketplace during a given period, like adding up every item rung through a virtual cash register. Investors watch GMV as a measure of a platform’s size and customer activity, but it is not the same as company revenue—think of it as the total sales volume, while the company only keeps a portion after fees, returns, and cancellations.
Change in Control regulatory
"during the period beginning three months prior to and ending 12 months following a Change in Control"
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Earnings Snapshot
Total revenue: $213,941,000 · Guidance included
quarter ended June 30, 2026
Total revenue
$213,941,000
10% year-over-year increase
GAAP net loss
$8,227,000
slightly higher loss than prior-year $7,298,000
Non-GAAP net income
$10,377,000
down from $12,251,000 in prior-year quarter
Adjusted EBITDA
$20,765,000
up from $18,577,000 in prior-year quarter
Guidance
For full-year 2026, ACV guides to revenue of $845–$855 million, GAAP net loss of $49–$44 million, non-GAAP net income of $32–$37 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $73–$77 million.
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FAQ
How did ACV Auctions (ACVA) perform financially in Q2 2026?
ACV reported Q2 2026 revenue of $213.9 million, up 10% year over year. The company recorded a GAAP net loss of $8.2 million but delivered non-GAAP net income of $10.4 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $20.8 million, above the prior-year $18.6 million.
What revenue and profit guidance did ACV Auctions (ACVA) give for full-year 2026?
For 2026, ACV guides to revenue of $845–$855 million, representing 11–13% year-over-year growth. It expects GAAP net loss of $49–$44 million, non-GAAP net income of $32–$37 million, and Adjusted EBITDA of $73–$77 million.
Who is the new CFO of ACV Auctions (ACVA) and when does he start?
Timothy Fox, currently Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance, becomes Chief Financial Officer on August 11, 2026. He has more than 35 years of finance and strategy experience at technology and B2B marketplace companies and joined ACV in 2021.
What compensation and equity awards will the new ACV Auctions (ACVA) CFO receive?
Tim Fox will receive a $399,000 annual base salary, a target bonus equal to 80% of base salary, $1,050,000 in RSUs vesting over three years, and $450,000 in PSUs tied to total shareholder return through April 2028.
What severance protections does ACV Auctions (ACVA) provide its new CFO?
If terminated without cause outside a change in control, Tim Fox is eligible for cash severance equal to one year of base salary plus pro-rated bonus, 12 months of health benefits, and 12 months of accelerated vesting on time-based equity, subject to conditions.
How are ACV Auctions’ (ACVA) marketplace volumes trending in Q2 2026?
In Q2 2026, ACV reported Marketplace GMV of $2.7 billion and Marketplace Units of 211,472, both described as approximately flat year over year, indicating unit volume stability while revenue still increased through mix and services.
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 10, 2026, ACV Auctions Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information contained in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference in such filing.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Departure of Chief Financial Officer
On August 10, 2026, ACV Auctions Inc. (the "Company") announced that William Zerella informed the Company on August 6, 2026 of his intention to resign as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) of the Company to pursue an opportunity to serve as Chief Financial Officer of another company. Mr. Zerella's resignation as Chief Financial Officer will be effective as of August 10, 2026. Following his resignation as CFO, Mr. Zerella will remain employed by the Company in a non-executive capacity to assist with the transition of his duties to his successor CFO through October 2, 2026 (such date, or any earlier date of separation, the "Termination Date").
Mr. Zerella's decision to resign as Chief Financial Officer was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
In connection with his transition, Mr. Zerella will receive a reduced annual base salary of $125,000, prorated for his service during the transition period. Mr. Zerella will continue to participate in the Company's employee benefit plans in accordance with their terms and will continue to vest in his outstanding equity awards, in each case through the Termination Date.
Chief Financial Officer Appointment
On August 10, 2026, the Company announced that it has promoted Timothy Fox, age 61, to Chief Financial Officer, effective as of August 11, 2026.
Mr. Fox has more than 35 years of experience in finance, equity investment, strategy and operations at premier technology companies focused on B2B Internet marketplaces, enterprise software and Cloud solutions. Mr. Fox joined the Company in 2021 as Vice President of Investor Relations, leading the Company’s investor relations program. In 2024, he was appointed to his current role as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance with expanded responsibility for the Company’s long-term financial planning, including guiding capital allocation decisions and partnering with business leaders on new product launches, go-to-market strategies and operational execution. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Fox served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at PTC, a global software company, and previously as Vice President of Finance, Operations and Strategic Planning for PTC’s Enterprise Segments. Mr. Fox holds an MBA from Bryant University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
In connection with his appointment as CFO and effective as of August 11, 2026, Mr. Fox will be entitled to (i) an annual base salary of $399,000; (ii) a target short-term annual incentive opportunity equal to 80% of his base salary; (iii) an initial equity grant equal to $1,050,000 in the form of restricted stock units, which vest quarterly beginning on October 1, 2026 in substantially equal installments over three years (the “Initial RSU Award”); and (iv) an initial equity grant equal to $450,000 in the form of performance share units (at target level), which will vest and be paid, if earned, after the end of a performance period ending in April 2028, based on the Company’s total shareholder return as compared against a peer group of companies (the “Initial PSU Award”). The Initial RSU Award and the Initial PSU Award will be granted pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Company’s equity plan and standard forms of award agreements. The Initial RSU Award and the Initial
PSU Award are each subject to Mr. Fox’s continued employment through each applicable vesting date and the other terms and conditions applicable to ordinary course grants of restricted stock and performance share units to the Company’s executive officers.
In addition, effective as of the Effective Date, the Company entered into its standard forms of Severance and Change of Control Agreement (“Severance Agreement”) and Indemnification Agreement with Mr. Fox, which agreement forms were previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibits 10.2, to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, which was filed on May 6, 2026 and Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2025, which was filed on February 23, 2026. The Severance Agreement provides that, in the event that Mr. Fox’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause not in connection with a Change in Control (each, as defined in the Severance Agreement), Mr. Fox will be entitled to receive the following severance benefits, subject to his timely execution and non-revocation of a general release of claims in favor of the Company.
•A lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (A) Mr. Fox's annual base salary and (B) Mr. Fox’s pro-rated annual bonus for the fiscal year of termination, if Mr. Fox was employed by the Company for more than 182 days in the year termination occurred, based on the actual achievement of the applicable performance criteria as measured at the end of such year, payable in a lump sum;
•Participation in the Company's group health and dental plans on the same terms as active employees (or, if such continuation is not permitted, a monthly cash payment equal to the applicable COBRA premium) for a period of 12 months following the date of termination; and
•Accelerated vesting of each outstanding time-based equity award held by Mr. Fox as of the date of termination that would have vested during the 12-month period immediately following the date of termination.
The Severance Agreement further provides that, in the event that Mr. Fox's employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or that Mr. Fox resigns for Good Reason during the period beginning three months prior to and ending 12 months following a Change in Control (the "Change in Control Protection Period"), Mr. Fox will be entitled to receive the following enhanced severance benefits:
•A lump sum cash severance payment equal to the sum of (A) 1.5 times Mr. Fox’s annual base salary and (B) Mr. Fox’s target annual bonus, in each case as in effect immediately prior to the date of termination (or, if higher, as in effect immediately prior to the Change in Control);
•Participation in the Company's group health and dental plans on the same terms as active employees (or, if such continuation is not permitted, a monthly cash payment equal to the applicable COBRA premium) for a period of 18 months following the date of termination;
•Full accelerated vesting of all outstanding time-based equity awards held by Mr. Fox as of the date of termination; and
•Full accelerated vesting of all outstanding performance-based equity awards held by Mr. Fox as of the date of termination, with performance deemed achieved at the greater of target or actual performance through the termination date, if measurable.
The severance benefits under the Severance Agreement are subject to Mr. Fox's continued compliance with all applicable restrictive covenants, including confidentiality, non-competition, non-solicitation of employees, and non-solicitation of customers.
There are no family relationships, as defined in Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K, between Mr. Fox and any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, or persons nominated or chosen to become a director or executive officer of the Company. There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Fox and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Fox was appointed
to serve as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Fox does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction or proposed transaction with the Company that is required to be reported under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
On August 10, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing Mr. Fox’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 - Financial Statements and Exhibits
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ACV Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results
Delivered Record Revenue with Adjusted EBITDA Exceeding Guidance
Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
Delivered Record Revenue with Adjusted EBITDA Exceeding Guidance
Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
•Second quarter revenue of $214 million
•Second quarter GAAP net income (loss) of ($8) million
•Second quarter non-GAAP net income of $10 million
•Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $21 million
•Reaffirms 2026 revenue guidance of $845 million to $855 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $73 million to $77 million; GAAP net income (loss) of ($49) million to ($44) million
BUFFALO, August 10, 2026 — ACV (NYSE: ACVA), a leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial clients, today reported results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
“ACV delivered solid financial results in Q2-26, reporting another record revenue quarter with Adjusted EBITDA above the high-end of guidance. Results were driven by market share gains in dealer wholesale and strong adoption of our Marketplace Services,” said George Chamoun, CEO of ACV. “Traction for our AI-powered dealer solutions remains strong, highlighted by the continued expansion of VIPER with our dealer partners, which we believe creates a powerful new driver of wallet share expansion and unit growth. We also executed on our commercial wholesale strategy by engaging new commercial accounts and gaining wallet share within existing accounts across major captives, banks, fleet companies, and auto finance providers. We believe that along with delivering market share gains in dealer wholesale, ACV is well positioned to expand our TAM and drive sustainable long-term revenue growth," concluded Chamoun.
“ACV's second quarter results again reinforce our commitment to delivering profitable growth while investing in our go-to-market team and new growth initiatives," said Bill Zerella, CFO of ACV. "We delivered these results while facing ongoing headwinds in the dealer wholesale market. And, despite the uncertain macroeconomic backdrop we are reaffirming our 2026 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance," concluded Zerella.
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights
•Revenue of $214 million, an increase of 10% year over year
•Marketplace and Service Revenue of $189 million, an increase of 8% year over year
•Marketplace GMV of $2.7 billion, approximately flat year over year
•Marketplace Units of 211,472, approximately flat year over year
•GAAP net income (loss) of ($8) million, compared to GAAP net income (loss) of ($7) million in the second quarter of 2025
•Non-GAAP net income of $10 million, compared to non-GAAP net income of $12 million in the second quarter of 2025
•Adjusted EBITDA of $21 million, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $19 million in the second quarter of 2025
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Third Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Guidance
Based on information as of today, ACV is providing the following guidance:
•Third Quarter of 2026:
oTotal revenue of $219 million to $225 million, an increase of 10% to 13% year over year
oGAAP net income (loss) of ($11) million to ($7) million
oNon-GAAP net income of $11 million to $15 million
oAdjusted EBITDA of $21 million to $24 million
•Full-Year 2026:
oTotal revenue of $845 million to $855 million, an increase of 11% to 13% year over year
oGAAP net income (loss) of ($49) million to ($44) million
oNon-GAAP net income of $32 million to $37 million
oAdjusted EBITDA of $73 million to $77 million
Our financial guidance includes the following assumptions:
•The dealer wholesale market is expected to stabilize in the back half of 2026.
•Conversion rates and wholesale price depreciation expected to follow normal seasonal patterns.
•Non-GAAP Operating Expense (excluding Cost of Revenue) is expected to increase approximately 6% year-over-year.
•Third quarter non-GAAP net income guidance excludes approximately $18 million of stock-based compensation expense and approximately $3 million of intangible amortization.
•Full-year non-GAAP net income guidance excludes approximately $63 million of stock-based compensation expense and $10 million of intangible amortization.
ACV’s Second Quarter Results Conference Call
ACV will host a conference call and live webcast today, August 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the financial results. To access the live conference call participants are invited to dial 877-704-4453 (international callers please dial 1-201-389-0920) approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A live webcast and replay of the call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://investors.acvauto.com/. Participants are encouraged to join the webcast unless asking a question.
About ACV Auctions
ACV is on a mission to transform the automotive industry by building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace and data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. ACV offerings include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ACV Capital, ACV MAX, ClearCar, VIPER, and True360.
For more information about ACV, visit www.acvauto.com.
Trademark reference: ACV, the ACV logo, ClearCar, ACV Max and VIPER are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACV Auctions, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Information About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
ACV provides supplemental non-GAAP financial measures to its financial results. We use these non-GAAP financial measures, and we believe that they assist our investors to make period-to-period comparisons of our operating performance because they provide a view of our operating results without items that are not, in our view, indicative of our operating results. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to GAAP results as the items excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures often have a material impact on our operating results, certain of those items are recurring, and others often recur. Management uses, and investors should consider, our non-GAAP financial measures only in conjunction with our GAAP results.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is a financial measure that is not presented in accordance with GAAP. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA, when taken together with our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP, provides meaningful supplemental information regarding our operating performance and facilitates internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of our business, results of operations or outlook. In particular, we believe that the use of Adjusted EBITDA is helpful to our investors as it is a measure used by management in assessing the health of our business, determining incentive compensation and evaluating our operating performance, as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes.
We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted to exclude: depreciation and amortization; stock-based compensation expense; interest (income) expense; provision for income taxes; and other one-time non-recurring items, when applicable, such as acquisition-related and restructuring expenses.
Adjusted EBITDA is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include that (1) it does not properly reflect capital commitments to be paid in the future; (2) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect these capital expenditures; (3) it does not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense, (4) it does not reflect other non-operating income and expenses, including interest income and expense, (5) it does not consider the impact of any contingent consideration liability valuation adjustments, (6) it does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us, and (7) it does not reflect other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable, such as acquisition-related and restructuring expenses. In addition, our use of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside other financial measures, including our net loss and other results stated in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP net income (loss), a financial measure that is not presented in accordance with GAAP, provides investors with additional useful information to measure operating performance and current and future liquidity when taken together with our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. By providing this information, we believe management and the users of the financial statements are better able to understand the financial results of what we consider to be our continuing operations.
We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss), adjusted to exclude: stock-based compensation expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable, such as acquisition-related and restructuring expenses.
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In the calculation of non-GAAP net income (loss), we exclude stock-based compensation expense because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact our non-cash expense. We believe that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between our operating results from period to period.
We exclude amortization of acquired intangible assets from the calculation of non-GAAP net income (loss). We believe that excluding the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets allows for more meaningful comparisons between operating results from period to period as the underlying intangible assets are valued at the time of acquisition and are amortized over several years after the acquisition.
We exclude contingent consideration liability valuation adjustments associated with the purchase consideration of transactions accounted for as business combinations. We also exclude certain other one-time, non-recurring items, when applicable, such as acquisition-related and restructuring expenses, because we do not consider such amounts to be part of our ongoing operations nor are they comparable to prior period nor predictive of future results.
Non-GAAP net income (loss) is presented for supplemental informational purposes only, has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include that: (1) it does not consider the impact of stock-based compensation expense; (2) although amortization is a non-cash charge, the underlying assets may need to be replaced and non-GAAP net income (loss) does not reflect these capital expenditures; (3) it does not consider the impact of any contingent consideration liability valuation adjustments; and (4) they do not consider the impact of other one-time charges, such as acquisition-related and restructuring expenses, which could be material to the results of our operations. In addition, our use of non-GAAP net income (loss) may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because they may not calculate non-GAAP net income (loss) in the same manner, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these limitations, when evaluating our performance, you should consider non-GAAP net income (loss) alongside other financial measures, including our net loss, and other results stated in accordance with GAAP.
Information About Operating and Financial Metrics
We regularly monitor the following operating and financial metrics in order to measure our current performance and estimate our future performance. Our key operating and financial metrics may be calculated in a manner different than similar business metrics used by other companies.
Operating and Financial Metrics
Marketplace GMV - Marketplace GMV is primarily driven by the volume and dollar value of Marketplace Unit transactions. We believe that Marketplace GMV acts as an indicator of our success, signaling satisfaction of dealers and buyers, and the health, scale, and growth of our business. We define Marketplace GMV as the total dollar value of vehicles transacted within the applicable period, excluding any auction and ancillary fees.
Marketplace Units - Marketplace Units is a key indicator of our potential for growth in Marketplace GMV and revenue. It demonstrates the overall engagement of our customers and our market share of wholesale transactions in the United States. We define Marketplace Units as the number of vehicles transacted within the applicable period. Marketplace Units transacted includes any vehicle that successfully reaches sold status, even if the auction is subsequently unwound, meaning the buyer or seller does not complete the transaction. These instances have been immaterial to date. Marketplace Units excludes vehicles that were inspected by ACV, but not sold. Marketplace Units have generally
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increased over time as we have expanded our territory coverage, added new dealer partners and increased our share of wholesale transactions from existing customers.
Forward-Looking Statements
This presentation contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning our financial guidance for the third quarter of 2026 and the full year of 2026. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will” or “would” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements as predictions of future events.
The forward-looking statements contained in this presentation are based on ACV’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to substantial risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that may cause ACV’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (1) our history of operating losses; (2) our limited operating history; (3) our ability to effectively manage our growth; (4) our ability to grow the number of participants on our marketplace platform; (5) general market, political, economic, and business conditions; (6) our ability to acquire new customers and successfully retain existing customers; (7) our ability to effectively develop and expand our sales and marketing capabilities; (8) our ability to successfully introduce new products and services; (9) breaches in our security measures, unauthorized access to our marketplace platform, our data, or our customers’ or other users’ personal data; (10) risk of interruptions or performance problems associated with our products and platform capabilities; (11) our ability to adapt and respond to rapidly changing technology or customer needs; (12) our ability to compete effectively with existing competitors and new market entrants; (13) our ability to comply or remain in compliance with laws and regulations that currently apply or become applicable to our business in the United States and other jurisdictions where we elect to do business; (14) the impact that economic conditions could have on our or our customers’ businesses, financial condition and results of operations; and (15) the impact of such economic conditions in the wholesale dealer market included in our guidance for the third quarter of 2026 and full year 2026, and the related impact on the performance of our marketplace and our operating expenses, stock-based compensation expense and intangible amortization. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, filed with the SEC on February 23, 2026. Additional information will be made available in other filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, achievements, or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will occur. The forward-looking statements made in this presentation relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this presentation to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this presentation or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
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Investor Contact:
Tim Fox
tfox@acvauctions.com
Tim Fox
tfox@acvauctions.com
Media Contact:
Maura Duggan
mduggan@acvauctions.com
Maura Duggan
mduggan@acvauctions.com
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ACV AUCTIONS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketplace and service revenue | $ | 189,247 | $ | 175,995 | $ | 371,457 | $ | 341,932 | |||||||||||||||
| Customer assurance revenue | 24,694 | 17,708 | 46,676 | 34,468 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | 213,941 | 193,703 | 418,133 | 376,400 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Marketplace and service cost of revenue (excluding depreciation & amortization) | 85,504 | 74,319 | 165,324 | 143,721 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Customer assurance cost of revenue (excluding depreciation & amortization) | 21,722 | 16,909 | 40,702 | 30,886 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and technology | 46,944 | 45,801 | 93,414 | 89,991 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general, and administrative | 53,781 | 52,972 | 110,019 | 111,990 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 12,036 | 10,897 | 23,956 | 21,438 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 219,987 | 200,898 | 433,415 | 398,026 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | (6,046) | (7,195) | (15,282) | (21,626) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other (expense) income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest income | 1,591 | 2,152 | 3,285 | 4,041 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (3,221) | (2,286) | (6,041) | (4,196) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other (expense) income | (1,630) | (134) | (2,756) | (155) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (7,676) | (7,329) | (18,038) | (21,781) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | 551 | (31) | 1,081 | 334 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,227) | $ | (7,298) | $ | (19,119) | $ | (22,115) | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares - basic and diluted | 171,038 | 170,472 | 172,190 | 169,415 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.05) | $ | (0.04) | $ | (0.11) | $ | (0.13) | |||||||||||||||
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ACV AUCTIONS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| June 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current Assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 242,259 | $ | 271,497 | |||||||
| Trade receivables (net of allowance of $6,128 and $3,828) | 216,092 | 197,225 | |||||||||
| Finance receivables (net of allowance of $8,513 and $29,026) | 191,866 | 180,486 | |||||||||
| Other current assets | 19,752 | 24,295 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 669,969 | 673,503 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $7,855 and $6,589) | 14,358 | 12,852 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 182,875 | 183,725 | |||||||||
| Acquired intangible assets (net of amortization of $45,191 and $40,202) | 75,664 | 81,024 | |||||||||
| Capitalized software (net of amortization of $84,354 and $67,874) | 87,061 | 81,964 | |||||||||
| Other assets | 49,432 | 52,543 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 1,079,359 | $ | 1,085,611 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 410,113 | $ | 390,830 | |||||||
| Accrued payroll | 8,841 | 9,308 | |||||||||
| Accrued other liabilities | 22,669 | 20,711 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 441,623 | 420,849 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt | 205,000 | 190,000 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 42,845 | 45,079 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 689,468 | 655,928 | |||||||||
| Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||||||
| Stockholders' Equity: | |||||||||||
| Preferred Stock | — | — | |||||||||
| Common Stock | 169 | 173 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 977,360 | 996,628 | |||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (587,575) | (568,456) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | (63) | 1,338 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 389,891 | 429,683 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 1,079,359 | $ | 1,085,611 | |||||||
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ACV AUCTIONS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Six months ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash Flows from Operating Activities | |||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (19,119) | $ | (22,115) | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 23,956 | 21,449 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized | 28,272 | 32,028 | |||||||||
| Provision for bad debt | 8,872 | 3,111 | |||||||||
| Other non-cash, net | 1,539 | 2,266 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Trade receivables | (23,233) | (41,714) | |||||||||
| Other operating assets | 5,189 | (1,059) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | 13,915 | 85,423 | |||||||||
| Other operating liabilities | 1,621 | 950 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 41,012 | 80,339 | |||||||||
| Cash Flows from Investing Activities | |||||||||||
| Net increase in finance receivables | (10,544) | (71,564) | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (4,898) | (4,205) | |||||||||
| Capitalization of software costs | (18,491) | (17,932) | |||||||||
| Purchases of marketable securities | — | (24,833) | |||||||||
| Maturities and redemptions of marketable securities | — | 24,888 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (33,933) | (93,646) | |||||||||
| Cash Flows from Financing Activities | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from long term debt | 175,000 | 220,000 | |||||||||
| Payments towards long term debt | (160,000) | (156,500) | |||||||||
| Payment of debt issuance costs | — | (1,457) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 772 | 531 | |||||||||
| Payment of RSU tax withholdings in exchange for common shares surrendered by RSU holders | (4,191) | (17,636) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan | 2,535 | 2,534 | |||||||||
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (50,196) | — | |||||||||
| Other financing activities | — | (74) | |||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (36,080) | 47,398 | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (237) | 209 | |||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (29,238) | 34,300 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 271,497 | 224,065 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 242,259 | $ | 258,365 | |||||||
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The following table presents a reconciliation of non-GAAP net income to net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,227) | $ | (7,298) | $ | (19,119) | $ | (22,115) | |||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 14,808 | 15,454 | 28,272 | 32,028 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 2,594 | 2,591 | 5,190 | 5,364 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of capitalized stock based compensation | 1,486 | 1,504 | 3,034 | 2,967 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | — | — | — | 403 | |||||||||||||||||||
Litigation-related costs (1) | — | — | — | 1,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (284) | — | 326 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP Net income | $ | 10,377 | $ | 12,251 | $ | 17,703 | $ | 19,747 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Litigation-related costs are related to an anti-competition case which we do not consider to be representative of our underlying operating performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, for the periods presented (in thousands):
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (8,227) | $ | (7,298) | $ | (19,119) | $ | (22,115) | |||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 12,036 | 10,904 | 23,956 | 21,450 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 14,808 | 15,454 | 28,272 | 32,028 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net interest expense | 1,630 | 134 | 2,756 | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 551 | (31) | 1,081 | 334 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs | — | — | — | 403 | |||||||||||||||||||
Litigation-related costs (1) | — | — | — | 1,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other | (33) | (586) | 922 | (870) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 20,765 | $ | 18,577 | $ | 37,868 | $ | 32,485 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Litigation-related costs are related to an anti-competition case which we do not consider to be representative of our underlying operating performance | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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The following table presents a reconciliation of non-GAAP net income (loss) to GAAP net loss, the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP, for the periods presented (in millions):
| Three months ended September 30, 2026 | Year ended December 31, 2026 | |||||||||||||
Non-GAAP net income (loss) to net income (loss) guidance Reconciliation | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | ($11) - ($7) | ($49) - ($44) | ||||||||||||
Non-GAAP Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | $18 | $63 | ||||||||||||
Intangible amortization | $3 | $10 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of capitalized stock-based compensation | $2 | $7 | ||||||||||||
| Other | — | $1 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income (loss) | $11 - $15 | $32 - $37 | ||||||||||||
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ACV Appoints Tim Fox as Chief Financial Officer
Bill Zerella to Depart ACV to Pursue Another Opportunity
BUFFALO, N.Y. – August 10, 2026 – ACV (NYSE: ACVA), a leading digital automotive marketplace and data services partner for dealers and commercial clients, today announced that Tim Fox, Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective August 11, 2026.
Fox will succeed Bill Zerella, who is departing the Company to become Chief Financial Officer of another company. Zerella, who joined ACV in 2019 to guide the Company through its successful 2021 initial public offering and has been instrumental in its growth as a public company since, will serve in an advisory role through October 2, 2026 to ensure a seamless transition.
Fox has more than 35 years of experience in finance, equity investment, strategy and operations at premier technology companies focused on B2B Internet marketplaces, enterprise software, and Cloud solutions. Fox joined ACV in 2021 as Vice President of Investor Relations, leading ACV’s investor relations program. In 2024, he was appointed to his current role as Vice President of Investor Relations and Strategic Finance with expanded responsibility for ACV’s long-term financial planning, including guiding capital allocation decisions and partnering with business leaders on new product launches, go-to-market strategies and operational execution. Prior to joining ACV, Fox served as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at PTC, a global software company, and previously as Vice President of Finance, Operations and Strategic Planning for PTC’s Enterprise Segments. Fox holds an MBA from Bryant University and a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire.
“Tim is exceptionally well suited to serve as our next CFO, bringing proven financial acumen and a deep understanding of ACV’s strategy, operations and growth opportunities,” said George Chamoun, CEO of ACV. “Tim has played a pivotal role in shaping our financial strategy and communicating our vision to the investment community. We are confident in his leadership to help advance our strategy to create value for shareholders.”
Fox said, “I am honored to be named CFO and continue working alongside George, the ACV leadership team and our highly experienced finance leaders and their teams to further propel ACV’s growth trajectory and build on our strong foundation. ACV’s digital platform and suite of products and data services are transforming the wholesale automotive industry. It is exciting to leverage my new role to ensure we fully capitalize on these differentiators.”
Chamoun added, “Bill has been a meaningful contributor to our evolution and scaling ACV into the industry leader we are today. Tim’s appointment reflects the talented finance organization Bill has built. I am grateful to Bill for his partnership and dedication during his tenure as CFO. We wish him the best in his next chapter.”
“It has been a privilege to work with the world-class team at ACV and be part of the Company’s growth and innovation. I am proud of everything we have achieved together,” said Zerella. “Tim is an outstanding finance leader, and I look forward to following ACV’s continued success.”
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In a separate press release issued this afternoon, the Company announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026. Additional details regarding the Company’s earnings results and associated conference call and webcast information can be found at investors.acvauto.com.
About ACV
ACV is on a mission to transform the automotive industry by building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace and data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. ACV offerings include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ACV Capital, ACV MAX, ClearCar, VIPER and True360.
For more information about ACV, visit www.acvauto.com.
Trademark reference: ACV, the ACV logo, ClearCar, ACV Max and VIPER are registered trademarks or trademarks of ACV Auctions, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
Media Contacts:
Maura Duggan, ACV
maura@acvauctions.com
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