Cars.com Inc. (CARS)
| Market Cap | 600.10M -27.5% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 725.63M +1.1% |
| Net Income | 34.30M -16.4% |
| EPS | 0.57 -9.5% |
| Shares Out | 53.53M |
| PE Ratio | 19.69 |
| Forward PE | 4.58 |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Volume | 85,124 |
| Open | 11.35 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| Day's Range | 11.08 - 11.38 |
| 52-Week Range | 7.40 - 13.85 |
| Beta | 1.59 |
| Analysts | Hold |
| Price Target | 13.71 (+22.3%) |
| Earnings Date | Nov 5, 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 "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $13.71, which is an increase of 22.30% from the latest price.
News
Cars.com price target raised to $13 from $12 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $13 from $12 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
Cars.com Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw revenue and profitability growth, led by a 7% increase in marketplace revenue and record ARPD. Adjusted EBITDA margin reached 29.4%, with strong free cash flow and significant share buybacks. Guidance for 2026 is reaffirmed, with continued focus on product innovation and operational efficiency.
Cars.com Earnings release: Q2 2026
Cars.com released its Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Cars.com Slides: Q2 2026
Cars.com has posted slides in relation to its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report, which was published on August 6, 2026.
Cars.com Quarterly report: Q2 2026
Cars.com has published its Q2 2026 quarterly earnings report on August 6, 2026.
Cars.com reports Q2 adjusted EPS 51c, consensus 51c
Reports Q2 revenue $179.93M, consensus $180.54M. “We delivered revenue and profitability growth in the second quarter while making steady progress on our Marketplace-focused strategy. Deliberate prior...
Cars.com sees Q3 revenue flat to up 2% year-over-year, consensus $183.19M
OEM and National revenue is expected to reflect ongoing pressure in OEM advertising investment. Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 28.5% and 29.5%, reflecting continued operating efficie...
Cars.com backs FY26 revenue flat to up 2% year-over-year, consensus $729.49M
Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 29.0% to 30.0%.
Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Delivered expected revenue growth and strong profitability, underpinned by focused strategy with highest Marketplace revenue growth in five years Revenue grew to $179.9 million, up 1% year-over-year a...
Only 2 of 56 New Vehicles Ace Car Seat Test in Cars.com's 2026 Report
Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and Volkswagen Tiguan are the only vehicles to earn straight A's for car seat fit and installation, as 10 more vehicles land on the Top Finishers list ahead of back-to-school driv...
Cars.com to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CHICAGO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc . (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today announced that it exp...
Cars.com Releases a Guide to the Most Affordable American-Made Vehicles of 2026 to Ring in America's 250th
The current average new car tops $50,000, but Cars.com's 2026 American-Made Index reveals 10 American-made vehicles starting as low as $24,420 CHICAGO, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As America prepares...
Cars.com Announces Its 2026 Most American-Made Vehicles Ahead of Country's 250th
The Great American Melting Pot — 2026 list is 65% foreign automakers, with the Detroit Three still holding about one-third of the Index CHICAGO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace ...
Cars.com Announces Inducement Awards Under NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08
CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc . (NYSE: CARS) ("Cars.com" or the "Company"), today announced that on June 5, 2026, the Company's Compensation Committee granted restricted stock un...
Cars.com names Sarah Kettler as Chief Marketing Officer
Cars.com (CARS) announced the appointment of Sarah Kettler as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 15. In her role, Kettler will oversee the company’s integrated marketing and communications organi...
Cars.com Names Sarah Kettler Chief Marketing Officer
Veteran marketplace leader with track record of scaling modern brands, driving demand and accelerating business performance joins executive team to help shape company's next chapter CHICAGO, June 11, ...
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Cars.com Transcript: AGM 2026
The meeting confirmed a quorum, elected all board nominees, ratified EY as auditors, and approved executive compensation. No questions were raised by stakeholders, and final voting results will be published in a Form 8-K.
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.