Mar 31, 2026, 9:00 AM ETMaplebear Inc. (CART) StockGytis Zizys4.16K FollowersCommentsSummaryMaplebear Inc. delivered 11% revenue and GTV growth, but share price declined over 18% amid slowing profitability improvements.CART maintains a strong balance sheet with $1.3B cash, zero long-term debt, and aggressive share repurchases totaling $1.4B in 2025.NYC’s new minimum wage law introduces margin risk, but CART’s universal surcharge strategy should help offset increased labor costs.I assign a Hold rating, citing limited near-term growth, regulatory headwinds, and the need for clearer margin trajectory before upgrading.JHVEPhoto/iStock Editorial via Getty ImagesIntroductionIt’s been over a year since the last time I covered Maplebear Inc. (CART), or Instacart, so I thought it would be a good idea to see how it performed and whatThis article was written byGytis Zizys4.16K FollowersMSc in Finance. Long-term horizon investor mostly with 5-10 year horizon. I like to keep investing simple. I believe a portfolio should consist of a mix of growth, value, and dividend-paying stocks but usually end up looking for value more than anything. I also sell options from time to time.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments