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Maplebear Inc.

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Instacart (CART) Q2 2026 Earnings: It Missed EPS 17% And Rose 11%

Published 2026-08-08

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Episodes tracked
2
Episodes linked
2
Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-08
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$49.83
-1.67 (-3.24%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
27.23x
Forward: 10.18x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
14.1%
Earnings: 8.1%
Margins
14.1% op
Gross: 72.6% · Net: 12.0%
Balance sheet
2.28x current
Debt / Equity: 1.4
52-week range / Beta
$32.73 - $51.81
Beta: 0.78
Analyst target
$57.56
Upside: 15.5%
Cash / shareholder return
7.96% FCF yield
Dividend yield: —

Company context

Industry: Internet Retail
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 5.00x
Return on equity: 16.0%
Maplebear Inc., doing business as Instacart, operates as a technology and enablement partner for the grocery industry in the United States and internationally. The company offers Instacart Marketplace which helps retailers serve customers' needs by supporting fulfillment options, shopping occasions, and categories; Instacart Enterprise platform, an end-to-end technology solution for retailers across all aspects of business; and Instacart Ads, enables brands to learn more about general consumer behavior from discovery to purchase, offering insights about how to optimize advertising spend. It also provides advertising solutions, including sponsored product ads, display ads, coupons, and brand pages; and software-as-a-service. The company's services can be provided through company's mobile application or website. Maplebear Inc., was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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Competitive view

CART vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

Maplebear Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Maplebear Inc.
CART
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
The TJX Companies, Inc. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
The TJX Companies, Inc.
TJX
Latest video
Q2 FY2027
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Consensus analyst targets still imply meaningful upside, suggesting the Street thinks the current price leaves room for appreciation.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Ford Motor Company latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Ford Motor Company
F
Latest video
Q1 2026
Growth profile looks mature or currently muted, which can cap multiple expansion unless execution improves.
Profitability is serviceable, but it does not obviously dominate peers on margin or cash conversion alone.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
CART
$11.54B
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
$155.24B
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
$57.46B
Ford Motor Company
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
CART
27.2x
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
26.0x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
CART
10.2x
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
24.4x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.5x
Ford Motor Company
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
CART
14.1%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
5.4%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.8%
Ford Motor Company
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
CART
8.1%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
23.6%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
Ford Motor Company
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
CART
14.1%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
10.9%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.9%
Ford Motor Company
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
CART
72.6%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
31.5%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
7.1%
Ford Motor Company
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
CART
12.0%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
9.7%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-3.9%
Ford Motor Company
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
CART
16.0%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
62.2%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-18.3%
Ford Motor Company
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
CART
8.0%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
2.8%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
-13.8%
Ford Motor Company
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
CART
1.35x
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
134.42x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
456.71x
Ford Motor Company
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
CART
2.28x
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
1.15x
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.09x
Ford Motor Company
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
CART
0.78
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
0.62
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
1.85
Ford Motor Company
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
CART
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
1.3%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
4.3%
Ford Motor Company
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
CART
15.5%
Maplebear Inc.
TJX
23.0%
The TJX Companies, Inc.
F
9.2%
Ford Motor Company

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Episode archive for CART

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Q2 2026
Episode live
2026-08-08
Published youtube podcast complete
Instacart (CART) Q2 2026 Earnings: It Missed EPS 17% And Rose 11%
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Maplebear Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.
Q1 2026
Episode live
2026-05-07
Published youtube podcast complete
CART Stock: EPS Beats by 46% — Q1 2026 Earnings Analysis
Quarterly earnings-analysis entry for Maplebear Inc.. Use the links on the right to open the video or podcast episode.