Cars.com Inc. (CARS)
| Market Cap | 627.79M -16.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 724.44M +0.9% |
| Net Income | 27.04M -40.4% |
| EPS | 0.43 -36.9% |
| Shares Out | 55.90M |
| PE Ratio | 25.70 |
| Forward PE | 4.55 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 372,022 |
| Open | 11.62 |
| Previous Close | 11.68 |
| Day's Range | 11.15 - 11.87 |
| 52-Week Range | 7.40 - 13.97 |
| Beta | 1.64 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 14.43 (+28.5%) |
| Earnings Date | May 7, 2026 |
About CARS
Cars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States. The company offers marketplace through Cars.com that allows OEMs and dealers to merchandise their inventory, as well as provides reputation management technology and digital financing tools. It also operates dealer websites to transform automotive retail processes; and trade and appraisal product, including AccuTrade, which uses demand data and diagnostic scans to determine the right trade-in offer for every VIN in minutes.... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Cars.com's revenue was $723.24 million, an increase of 0.57% compared to the previous year's $719.15 million. Earnings were $20.05 million, a decrease of -58.39%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 7 analysts, the average rating for CARS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $14.43, which is an increase of 28.50% from the latest price.
News
Cars.com price target raised to $12 from $11 at UBS
UBS analyst Joseph Spak raised the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $12 from $11 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Cars.com is in the early innings…
Cars.com price target raised to $11 from $10 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $11 from $10 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cars.com downgraded to Neutral from Buy at B. Riley
B. Riley downgraded Cars.com (CARS) to Neutral from Buy with an unchanged price target of $13 post the Q1 report. The firm sees a balanced risk/reward at current share levels.
Cars.com reports Q1 adjusted EPS 45c, consensus 46c
Reports Q1 revenue $180.2M, consensus $180.21M. “We delivered revenue growth in line with guidance in the first quarter on the back of continued Marketplace momentum and Adjusted EBITDA margin above…
Cars.com sees Q2 revenue flat to up 2% year-over-year
Q2 consensus $180.81M. In Q2: Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, driven by continued Dealer revenue growth. OEM and National revenue is expected to remain under…
Cars.com backs FY26 revenue flat to up 2% year-over-year
FY26 consensus $732.31M. The company reaffirms its full year 2026 guidance: Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 29.0%…
Cars.com Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026
Q1 2026 saw revenue and EBITDA at the high end of guidance, with strong free cash flow and cost savings initiatives. Dealer revenue and Marketplace performance were robust, while OEM revenue faced headwinds. Full-year guidance for revenue and margins was reaffirmed.
Cars.com Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Revenue grew in line with guidance to $180.2 million, up 1% year-over-year Net income increased to $5.0 million compared to net loss of ($2.0) million in the prior year Adjusted EBITDA grew to $51.0 m...
Cars.com's New First-of-Its-Kind AI Video Solution Turns Every Vehicle Into High-Intent Sales Engine
New VIN-Specific, AI-Powered Video Ads — Fueled by Real-Time Shopper Demand and Closed-Loop Attribution — Deliver 47% Lift in Influenced Sales CHICAGO, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping mark...
Cars.com affirms Q1 and FY26 guidance
The company reaffirms its Q1 2026 and FY2026 guidance, previously announced during the Q4 2025 earnings call on February 26, 2026: Q1 2026 revenue growth of flat to up 1%…
Cars.com to reduce full-time roles by 11%
Cars.com (CARS) states: “The Company has initiated a cost reduction program, which includes an approximately 11% reduction in full time roles, along with process changes and vendor cost optimization. ...
Cars.com raises buyback program to $90M
The company states: “In light of progress made to-date, the Company is raising its full-year share repurchase target from $60-plus million to $90 million. As of April 8, 2026, the…
Cars.com up 5% at $9.56 after announcing increased buyback, job cuts
16:39 EDT Cars.com (CARS) up 5% at $9.56 after announcing increased buyback, job cuts
Cars.com Provides Update on Business Initiatives, Raises Share Repurchase Target and Reaffirms Guidance
CHICAGO, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc . (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today shared an update on th...
Affordable Excellence: Cars.com Announces 2026 Best Value New Cars
Best Value New Car awards highlight affordable vehicles for cost-conscious shoppers as gas prices soar and average new-car prices are up $709 YOY CHICAGO, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping ma...
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Palisade Recognized by Cars.com with 2026 Best Value New Car Awards
IONIQ 5 SE named Best Value EV and Palisade SE earned Best Value Midsize SUV Veteran editorial team from leading automotive marketplace names its favorite value vehicles for 2026 Kona SE and Elantra S...
KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED IN CARS.COM'S 2026 BEST VALUE NEW CARS
Kia Sportage Hybrid recognized for third consecutive year IRVINE, Calif., April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Kia Sportage Hybrid has been recognized in Cars.com's 2026 Best Value New Cars awards, ...
Cars.com Announces Its 2026 Dealer of the Year Awards
Largest Automotive Review Platform Delivers Guide to Car Shoppers Highlighting Top-Rated Dealers Across the U.S. and Canada CHICAGO, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com® ...
Cars.com price target lowered to $15-$20 range at Barrington
Barrington lowered the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to a range of $15-$20 from $25 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the company’s Q4 report. Based…
Cars.com price target lowered to $13 from $22 at B. Riley
B. Riley analyst Naved Khan lowered the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $13 from $22 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Cars.com reported mixed Q4 results…
Cars.com price target lowered to $11 from $13 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $11 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cars.com price target lowered to $11 from $13 at UBS
UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $11 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
JPMorgan cuts Cars.com to Neutral, sees limited visibility on growth inflection
JPMorgan downgraded Cars.com (CARS) to Neutral from Overweight with a price target of $10, down from $16. Management commentary during the Q4 earnings call and the 2026 outlook provide limited…
Cars.com downgraded to Neutral from Overweight at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Rajat Gupta downgraded Cars.com (CARS) to Neutral from Overweight with a $10 price target
Cars.com Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025
2025 saw modest revenue growth and strong dealer momentum, with new leadership prioritizing marketplace integration and operational efficiency. OEM revenue remains pressured, but product innovation and robust free cash flow support continued share buybacks and a stable outlook for 2026.