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Instacart downgraded on competition concerns, shares slip

Instacart (NASDAQ:CART) shares moved lower after Wedbush downgraded the company to ‘Underperform' from ‘Neutral' and lowered its price target to $42 from $55, with analysts citing intensifying competition in the grocery delivery space. “Instacart has demonstrated healthy gross transaction volume (GTV) growth and an improving margin trajectory over the last few quarters, tempering some investor concern,” the analysts wrote.

Grocery Delivery Stock Downgraded on Stiff Competition

Shares of Maplebear Inc (NASDAQ:CART), which does business as Instacart, are down 3.2% at $44.07, after a downgrade from Wedbush to "underperform" from "neutral," with a price-target cut to $42 from $55.

INSTACART APPOINTS JOSH SILVERMAN TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAN FRANCISCO , Aug. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Josh Silverman, Chief Executive Officer of Etsy, Inc., has joined the company's Board of Directors. "Josh is a proven marketplace innovator with a track record of scaling consumer platforms such as Etsy, Evite, and Skype," said Chris Rogers, Instacart's Chief Executive Officer.

Amazon expands same-day grocery delivery to perishable foods to compete with Instacart, Walmart

Subscribers to Amazon.com's Prime service can now receive strawberries, milk, meats and frozen dinners on the same day they order them as the company expands its fast-delivery option to perishable food items, Amazon announced on Wednesday.

Instacart Stock Rises on Earnings Beat, Upgrade. Why Fierce Competition Is Helping.

Benchmark Equity Research upgraded Instacart to Buy from Hold due to its strong growth trajectory.

Maplebear (CART) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Maplebear (CART) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Is Maplebear Inc. (CART) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?

Here is how Maplebear (CART) and Groupon (GRPN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Instacart to Report Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results on August 7, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) today announced it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company's second quarter 2025 Shareholder Letter will be available on Instacart's Investor Relations website at https://investors.instacart.com.

Instacart CEO to Participate in Fireside Chat Hosted by Goldman Sachs

SAN FRANCISCO , July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) today announced that Chris Rogers, current Chief Business Officer and incoming CEO, effective August 15, will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:10 a.m. PT. An audio webcast of the event will be available on Instacart's Investor Relations website at https://investors.instacart.com/.

Maplebear: Quiet Profitability In The Delivery Wars

Instacart, also known as Maplebear, offers a compelling mix of profitability, strong margins, and a rock-solid, near debt-free balance sheet, distinguishing itself from its gig economy peers. The company's core grocery delivery focus, fast-growing ad business, and reasonable valuation create an attractive risk-reward profile for disciplined, long-term investors. Risks include potential retailer competition and economic downturns. But Instacart's asset-light model and cash reserves provide resilience.

Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Maplebear Inc. (CART) This Year?

Here is how Maplebear (CART) and Prosus N.V. Sponsored ADR (PROSY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Costco Executive Members Now Get Monthly Credit for Same-Day Delivery with Instacart

Starting June 30, Costco Executive Members in the US and Canada will receive a $10 monthly credit towards a delivery order on sameday.costco.com, sameday.costco.ca, or Costco via Instacart SAN FRANCISCO , June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a new perk to enhance the value of Costco's Executive Membership. Starting June 30, Executive Members in the US and Canada will receive a $10 monthly credit toward sameday.costco .com , sameday.costco.ca , or Costco via Instacart available on an order of $150 or more.

TTD, CART Deepen Alliance to Transform Retail Media on Open Internet

The Trade Desk strengthens its Instacart partnership, unlocking real-time sales data and agile targeting for CPG advertisers on the open Internet.

Here's Why Maplebear (CART) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy

Does Maplebear (CART) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Instacart appoints insider Chris Rogers as CEO

Delivery platform Instacart on Wednesday said it has appointed company insider Chris Rogers as chief executive officer, effective August 15, as the current head Fidji Simo is set to exit to join OpenAI.

The Billionaire Portfolio: 3 Stocks Wealthy Investors Can't Get Enough Of

Picking through the proverbial haystacks to find the needles smart-money investors are targeting is a difficult task to do on one's own.

4 Stocks to Buy as Retail Sales Grow Despite Tariff Threats

Stocks like CART, CNXN, CVNA and JWN are likely to benefit from the steady growth in retail sales.

OpenAI Hires Instacart CEO as Head of Applications

OpenAI said Instacart's chief executive is joining the company to lead its applications business as the ChatGPT maker looks to scale its operations and drive growth.

OpenAI Hires Instacart C.E.O. to Run Business and Operations

Sam Altman, OpenAI's chief executive, said he hired Instacart's Fidji Simo to join in a new role as chief executive of applications.

Why Maplebear (CART) Might be Well Poised for a Surge

Maplebear (CART) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Is Maplebear Inc. (CART) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?

Here is how Maplebear (CART) and Compagnie Financiere Richemont AG (CFRUY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Instacart Introduces Alcohol-Focused Fizz App to Tap Gen Z Market

Instacart is reportedly rolling out an app targeting Generation Z consumers, centered around group orders of drinks and party snacks.

Instacart CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat Hosted by J.P. Morgan

SAN FRANCISCO , May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) today announced that Emily Reuter, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:20 a.m.

Instacart acquires Wynshop to provide tools for grocers and retailers

Grocery-delivery giant Instacart announced Thursday the acquisition of Wynshop, a provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions for grocers. The deal will help Instacart improve its enterprise solutions, enabling retailers to enhance their online experiences.

Instacart to Report First Quarter 2025 Financial Results on May 1, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO , April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART) today announced it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The company's first quarter 2025 Shareholder Letter will be available on Instacart's Investor Relations website at https://investors.instacart.com.

Instacart and Dierbergs Markets Partner to Launch Same-Day Delivery and Carrot Tags

The family-owned grocer is now partnering with Instacart to offer delivery in as fast as an hour across Greater St. Louis and the Lake of the Ozarks, while streamlining order fulfillment through a new electronic shelf label integration SAN FRANCISCO and ST. LOUIS , April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Dierbergs Markets, a 27-store independent grocer headquartered near St. Louis, Missouri today announced a new partnership to offer same-day delivery in as fast as an hour.

Instacart to Use AI to Check Grocery Store Inventory

Instacart unveiled three new features that it said will increase the chances its customers will get the items they order. In the future, these features will also help Instacart's partner retailers and brands get real-time information about whether products are on the shelves, the online grocery marketplace said in a Thursday (March 27) blog post.

BABA or CART: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Internet - Commerce stocks are likely familiar with Alibaba (BABA) and Maplebear (CART). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Instacart Launches AI-Powered Universal Campaigns for Advertisers

New automation tools help brands of all sizes create high-performing ad campaigns on Instacart SAN FRANCISCO , March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart (NASDAQ: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced a suite of new AI-powered automation tools designed to drive ad campaign performance and help brands of all sizes achieve their business goals. This collection of time-saving tools to drive performance includes AI-powered landing pages, campaign recommendations, product library enhancements, and Universal Campaigns.