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Cars.com, Inc. (CARS)
NYSE:CARS
CARS Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.56 - $21.24
Previous CloseN/A
Volume77.04K
Average Volume (3M)748.26K
Market Cap
$651.51M
Enterprise Value$1.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$50.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$455.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.5
Beta1.38
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2025EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.37
Shares Outstanding62,886,696
10 Day Avg. Volume575,893
30 Day Avg. Volume748,257
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.59
Price to Book (P/B)1.33
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio4.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.00Price Target Upside76.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
Cars News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cars.com Inc. Approves Key Proposals at Annual Meeting
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionsThe DealerClub acquisition could be a game changer for Cars Commerce by offering an end-to-end solution to manage the entire lifecycle of a vehicle on a unified technology platform.
Market Share ExpansionCars Commerce gained market share as dealer count increased by 44 sequentially to 19,250 dealers, representing the strongest quarter of sequential organic growth since mid-2022.
Share BuybacksStrong free cash flow facilitated the repurchase of $22 million of shares, highlighting financial strength.
Bears Say
Dealer SpendingThe sizeable miss in 4Q results was primarily due to a pullback in dealer spending as inventory levels normalized.
Revenue GrowthRevenue growth remains sluggish with no relief due to tariff uncertainty, capping potential stock appreciation.
Revenue GuidanceCars Commerce is seeing signs that the magnitude and timing of media investments is shifting due to macro and tariff uncertainty, leading to the suspension of specific full-year revenue guidance for 2025.
Ownership Overview
3.79% Insiders
36.58% Mutual Funds
7.59% Other Institutional Investors
23.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
CARS FAQ
What was Cars.com, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cars.com, Inc. lowest stock price was $9.56 and its highest was $21.24 in the past 12 months.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap?
Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap is $651.51M.
When is Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2025 which is in 54 days.
How were Cars.com, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cars.com, Inc. released its earnings results on May 08, 2025. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.492 by -$0.122.
Is Cars.com, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cars.com, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cars.com, Inc. pay dividends?
Cars.com, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cars.com, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Cars.com, Inc. have?
Cars.com, Inc. has 62,886,696 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cars.com, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cars.com, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.37 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.492. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -11.219%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cars.com, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CARS
Cars Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.00 (76.64% Upside)
$18.00 (76.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CARS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 375.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $299.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-48.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.35%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cars.com, Inc.
Cars (CARS) is a leading digital automotive marketplace that connects car buyers with sellers, providing a comprehensive platform for consumers to research, discover, and purchase vehicles. The company operates within the automotive and digital advertising sectors, offering a suite of products and services including vehicle listings, dealer reviews, and automotive content. Cars (CARS) aims to enhance the car shopping experience by providing consumers with the tools and information necessary to make informed purchasing decisions.
CARS Company Deck
CARS Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed sentiment with strong performance in audience growth, dealer count, and product adoption, particularly in the Dealer Club and AccuTrade segments. However, these highlights were counterbalanced by revenue decline, uncertainty in OEM ad spending, and pressured dealer revenue. The suspension of full-year revenue guidance further reflected the uncertainties faced by the company.Read More>CARS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$18.00
▲(76.64%Upside)