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In the first quarter of 2025, U.S. ecommerce sales grew 6.1% compared to the first quarter of 2024, representing around 16.2% of total retail sales, which increased by 4.5%. This growth follows a seasonally strong holiday quarter and highlights the ongoing prominence of online shopping, particularly among Gen-Z consumers.
Groupon, Inc. (GRPN) and CarGurus, Inc. (CARG) are highlighted as attractive stock picks, with GRPN’s earnings estimates for 2025 shifting from a loss of 18 cents to a profit of 30 cents per share, reflecting a 146.9% rise in stock value over the past year. Meanwhile, CARG’s revenue is expected to increase by 5% in 2025, with earnings projected to grow by 25%.
The overall ecommerce industry has performed well, with an 18% collective gain over the past year, surpassing the broader Retail and Wholesale sector at 16.5%, and the S&P 500 at 11.9%. The industry’s average price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio currently stands at 24.6X, reflecting both strength and the potential for further growth.
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