Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART) Stock Forecast
CART analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.94 / 5 from 33 analysts
- Price target
- $57.90 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $0.64
- 52-week range
- $32.93 – $51.78
CART analyst ratings
33 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CART price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CART earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.63 | $0.50 | $0.70 | $0.51 | +22.7% | 26 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.31 | $1.98 | $2.48 | $1.60 | +44.5% | 30 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.91 | $2.04 | $3.72 | $2.31 | +25.9% | 31 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CART revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.07B | $1.06B | $1.10B | +14.2% | 28 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.26B | $4.21B | $4.28B | +13.8% | 31 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.71B | $4.45B | $4.84B | +10.6% | 31 |
CART EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CART revenue: reported and forecast
CART EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.64 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | −1.8% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.43 | $2.33 | $2.31 | $2.31 | $2.31 | −5.1% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.98 | $2.94 | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | −2.3% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CART earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CART beat in 5 of 12.
What analysts expect from CART
33 analysts cover Instacart; their consensus rating is buy (3.94 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $57.90, 16.2% above the latest close of $49.83. Analysts expect earnings of $2.31 per share for 2026, +44.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.91 per share on revenue of $4.7 billion. Instacart beat the EPS estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.
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CART forecast FAQ
What is Instacart's price target?
The average analyst price target for Instacart is $57.90, 16.2% above the latest close of $49.83.
Is Instacart a buy, hold or sell?
Of 33 analysts covering Instacart, 13 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 15 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Instacart's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.31 per share for 2026 (range $1.98 to $2.48); for 2027 the estimate is $2.91.
What is Instacart's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.3 billion, growth of 13.8%; for 2027 it is $4.7 billion.
When does Instacart report earnings?
Instacart is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.64.
Does Instacart usually beat earnings estimates?
Instacart reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 5 of the last 12 quarters.