ACV Auctions (ACVA) Q4 Results: Revenue Hits $184M as Market Penetration Reaches 35%

ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) is one of the most promising penny stocks under $5 to buy. On February 23, ACV Auctions reported financial results for Q4 2025, with revenue reaching $184 million, which was a 15% increase year-over-year. The company achieved 12% annual unit growth, selling 193,000 vehicles in the final quarter alone. This was supported by an expansion in market reach, as franchise rooftop penetration rose to 35%.

A key driver of ACV Auctions’ strategy is the integration of AI to disrupt the traditional wholesale auction model. The company uses AI to provide condition-adjusted pricing guidance and automated recommendations, positioning itself as a primary tech innovator in the space. Management also highlighted the rollout of VIPER, which is a tool designed to help dealers optimize retail photos and increase service lane revenue.

Additionally, ACV Auctions is investing $11 million into expanding its network of inspectors and territory managers, particularly in emerging regions where they aim to capture additional market share despite a currently flat dealer wholesale environment. For 2026, ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) provided a positive outlook with revenue guidance of $845 to $855 million, representing roughly 12% growth. The company plans to scale the ACV Max and VIPER platforms throughout the year to further differentiate its offerings and drive efficiency for its growing dealer network.

ACV Auctions Inc. (NYSE:ACVA) provides a wholesale auction marketplace to facilitate business-to-business used vehicle sales between a selling and buying dealership.

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