Top 5 Stocks to Buy According to Whale Rock Capital Management

4. Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA)

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Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is one of the top stocks to buy according to Whale Rock Capital Management. On June 24, Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) announced plans to bring Inspection and Reconditioning Center (IRC) capabilities to its existing ADESA Sarasota wholesale auction site in Bradenton, Florida.

The move adds extra vehicle reconditioning capacity to Carvana’s national network, which means it can inspect more used cars, repair, and prepare them for sale. Carvana stated that because of the new IRC, customers along the Florida Gulf Coast could receive their vehicles as soon as the same day once the new inventory pool is running.

Brian Boyd, Senior Vice President of Inventory at Carvana, stated that he expects the IRC integration to create around 100 new jobs in inspection, reconditioning, and vehicle fulfillment. These positions do not require a college degree and come with full benefits, and that hiring for the roles has already started, Boyd said. Boyd added that the expansion strengthens the company’s national network and its customer offering.

ADESA Sarasota has operated as a wholesale auto auction facility for 20 years. It sits on roughly 60 acres with over 3,000 parking spaces, which gives Carvana enough room to run both the IRC and the existing wholesale auction side without disruption. The company detailed that its proprietary software platform, CARLI, will manage the site’s shift into an IRC-enabled facility.

Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) is an e-commerce platform company. It operates an online marketplace for buying and selling used cars in the United States, offering vehicle acquisition, inspection, and reconditioning; online search and shopping; financing; complementary products; and logistics network services.