Market Cap
$1.8B
ACVA
ACV Auctions Inc.
$10.45 ▲ +0.00%
Prev close $10.45Market cap$1.8B
ConsensusBuy
12-mo target$10.10 (-3.3%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 7/10
Insider Buying Cluster (2 insiders)31 New Institutional Positions19 Institutional Exits Software & IT
Snapshot
The big-picture read on ACVA right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Small Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (68%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$843.9M
Inst. Activity
31 buys / 19 sells
SEC Reports
3
Price chart 30d +54.4%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Oct 1, 2026 short_volume
Aug 11, 2026 SEC Short Volume: ACVA — 55.0% short (1.6M / 3.0M)
Short: 1,630,552 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,963,366 | Short Ratio: 55.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark p
ACVA saw mixed institutional activity in Q2 2026, with 6 buyers accumulating $19.3M (led by Nuveen adding $16.8M) and 3
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 4/10
Aug 11, 2026 Insider
Peer Andrew was granted 100,672 shares
VP, Corporate Controller & CAO
Jul 1, 2026 Insider
Anderson Craig Eric surrendered for taxes 4,430 shares
CCDSO @ $7.29 ($32.3K)
Jul 1, 2026 Insider
Peer Andrew surrendered for taxes 957 shares
VP, Corporate Controller & CAO @ $7.29 ($7.0K)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
BROWN ADVISORY INC — DOUBLED
6,924,066 shares ($49.8M)
Jun 30, 2026 Inst.
Jun 11, 2026 SEC FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO — ADD
5,813,660 shares ($41.8M)
A bearish institutional cluster emerged in ACVA during Q3 2025, with 8 sellers trimming $231.7M in aggregate value versu
INST-CLUSTER — Impact 6/10
Analyst ratings buy % +1.5%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
68% rate it Buy or better · 19 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | CJS Securities | DOWNGRADE | Market Perform | 40% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Barrington Research | DOWNGRADE | Underperform | 55% |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Needham | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 50% |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Barclays | DOWNGRADE | Underweight | 54% |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Barrington Research | DOWNGRADE | Market Perform | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 68% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 68% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 68% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 68% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 68% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 65% |
Price targets
Where 5 covering analysts think ACVA trades over the next 12 months.
$10.10 -3.3% upside Hold
Current$10.45 Low$6.00 Median$10.50 High$13.00 5 analysts
$6.00$13.00
Analyst rating Hold· 2.8/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
3 SEC filing reports analyzed · 0 bullish, 1 bearish, 1 mixed, 1 neutral · avg impact 5.0/10.
MIXEDINST-CLUSTER4/10
ACVA saw mixed institutional activity in Q2 2026, with 6 buyers accumulating $19.3M (led by Nuveen a
Aug 11, 2026
BEARISHINST-CLUSTER6/10
A bearish institutional cluster emerged in ACVA during Q3 2025, with 8 sellers trimming $231.7M in a
Jun 11, 2026
NEUTRAL8-K5/10
ACV Auctions reported Q1 2026 revenue of $204M (+12% YoY), a record, with Adjusted EBITDA of $17M ex
May 6, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Oct 1, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACVA — 55.0% short (1.6M / 3.0M)
Short: 1,630,552 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,963,366 | Short Ratio: 55.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACVA — 63.4% short (5.4M / 8.5M)
Short: 5,403,717 | Exempt: 282 | TRF Vol: 8,519,393 | Short Ratio: 63.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACVA — 55.7% short (2.3M / 4.1M)
Short: 2,269,487 | Exempt: 73,631 | TRF Vol: 4,076,419 | Short Ratio: 55.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 11, 2026
other
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Announces An Investigation of ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE: ACVA)
NEW YORK, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Class Action Attorney Juan Monteverde with Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), has reco
Sep 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ACVA — 57.1% short (0.7M / 1.2M)
Short: 696,737 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,220,621 | Short Ratio: 57.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.08 | $0.06–$0.09 | 17.4% | -1.5% | 4↑ 6↓ | $0.2B | 9 |
| Next Q | $0.02 | $0.00–$0.04 | 424.8% | -3.9% | 3↑ 6↓ | $0.2B | 9 |
| Current FY | $0.20 | $0.18–$0.22 | 15.3% | -0.8% | 2↑ 8↓ | $0.8B | 9 |
| Next FY | $0.33 | $0.25–$0.41 | 64.6% | -3.1% | 3↑ 6↓ | $0.9B | 9 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.077 | — |
| 7d ago | $0.077 | — |
| 30d ago | $0.078 | -0.001 |
| 60d ago | $0.076 | +0.001 |
| 90d ago | $0.075 | +0.001 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own ACVA (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $843.9M total value (117,363,496 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, Atreides, VANGUARD. Net buying activity: 31 institutions added/increased vs 19 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 14,072,682 | $101.2M | 12.0% | — |
| Atreides Management, LP | 9,903,239 | $71.2M | 8.4% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,472,444 | $53.7M | 6.4% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,377,111 | $53.0M | 6.3% | — |
| BROWN ADVISORY INC | 6,924,066 | $49.8M | 5.9% | DOUBLED +12950.0% |
| FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC | 5,813,660 | $41.8M | 5.0% | ADD +48.0% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 4,348,212 | $31.3M | 3.7% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 4,165,875 | $30.0M | 3.5% | — |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | 3,954,449 | $28.4M | 3.4% | ADD +48.6% |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | 3,880,826 | $27.9M | 3.3% | TRIM -31.4% |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROWN ADVISORY INC | DOUBLED | 53,058 | 6,924,066 | +12950.0% | $49.8M |
| FRONTIER CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CO LLC | ADD | 3,929,321 | 5,813,660 | +48.0% | $41.8M |
| ROYCE & ASSOCIATES LP | ADD | 2,661,298 | 3,954,449 | +48.6% | $28.4M |
| D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc. | TRIM | 5,659,176 | 3,880,826 | -31.4% | $27.9M |
| Nuveen, LLC | ADD | 1,815,332 | 3,404,665 | +87.6% | $24.5M |
| Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | TRIM | 4,177,143 | 2,481,892 | -40.6% | $17.8M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 1,209,776 | 1,915,799 | +58.4% | $13.8M |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | ADD | 1,459,570 | 1,910,796 | +30.9% | $13.7M |
| SCHRODER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT GROUP | ADD | 896,647 | 1,666,905 | +85.9% | $12.0M |
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG\ | TRIM | 2,251,111 | 1,433,762 | -36.3% | $10.3M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
13 insiders, 50 transactions. Net $0.00 — $0.00 bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Peer Andrew | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | AWARD | 100,672 | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Anderson Craig Eric | CCDSO | TAX W/H | 4,430 | $7.29 | $32.3K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Peer Andrew | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | TAX W/H | 957 | $7.29 | $7.0K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Peer Andrew | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | TAX W/H | 828 | $7.29 | $6.0K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Waterman Michael | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 8,824 | $7.29 | $64.3K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Waterman Michael | Chief Sales Officer | TAX W/H | 4,919 | $7.29 | $35.9K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Mehta Vikas | Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 6,319 | $7.29 | $46.1K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Anderson Craig Eric | CCDSO | TAX W/H | 8,957 | $7.29 | $65.3K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Mehta Vikas | Chief Operating Officer | TAX W/H | 6,382 | $7.29 | $46.5K |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Anderson Craig Eric | CCDSO | TAX W/H | 3,645 | $7.29 | $26.6K |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for ACVA.
Shares short
15,309,980
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
-2.1%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
1.0
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈9.0%
Estimate — not % of float
All ACVA filing & press-release reports (3)
- INST-CLUSTER reportAug 11, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportJun 11, 2026
- 8-K reportMay 6, 2026