Cars.com, Inc. (CARS)
NYSE:CARS
CARS Stock Chart & Stats
$9.75
-$0.43(-2.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$9.75
-$0.43(-2.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.40 - $13.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume77.04K
Average Volume (3M)875.12K
Market Cap
$571.71M
Enterprise Value$995.42M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$56.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$468.47M
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.7
Beta1.31
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.46Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.44
Shares Outstanding58,636,765
10 Day Avg. Volume1,057,317
30 Day Avg. Volume875,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.65
Price to Book (P/B)1.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.02
P/FCF Ratio4.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.38
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.66
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$12.90Price Target Upside32.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)2.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$730.08M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Leadership-driven Product IntegrationNew CEO's plan to integrate the marketplace and streamline the product portfolio and go-to-market approach could increase cross-selling and adoption of offerings like Accu-Trade and Dealer Club.
Proprietary Data And AI Partnership PotentialExtensive site traffic and proprietary transaction data position the company to form strategic AI partnerships that could enhance marketplace inventory and drive differentiated services.
Subscription Revenue ResilienceSteady subscription revenue and ongoing dealer additions create a predictable revenue base that reduces dependence on volatile advertising income.
Bears Say
Advertising Spend VolatilityDeclines in dealer and OEM advertising spend have pressured revenue and significantly reduced high-margin advertising contributions.
Competitive Disintermediation RiskRapid evolution of AI platforms and incumbents building integrated product suites could disintermediate consumer automotive marketplaces and erode market share.
Weak Guidance And Profitability ShortfallManagement guidance below analyst expectations combined with adjusted profitability misses limits upside and raises concerns about near-term financial performance.
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CARS FAQ
What was Cars.com, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cars.com, Inc. lowest stock price was $7.40 and its highest was $13.97 in the past 12 months.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap?
Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap is $571.71M.
When is Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Cars.com, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cars.com, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.44 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.542 by -$0.102.
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 0.46.
How many shares outstanding does Cars.com, Inc. have?
Cars.com, Inc. has 58,636,765 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cars.com, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cars.com, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.44 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.542. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.456%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cars.com, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CARS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cars Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$12.90 (32.31% Upside)
$12.90 (32.31% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 25.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $15.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 75%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cars.com, Inc.
Cars.com Inc. operates as a digital marketplace and provides solutions for the automotive industry. Its platform connects car shoppers with sellers. The company, through its marketplace, dealer websites, and other digital products, showcases dealer inventory, elevate and amplify dealers' and automotive manufacturers' (OEMs) brands, connect sellers with ready-to-buy audience, and empower shoppers with the resources and information needed to make car buying decisions. It also offers marketplace products, such as marketplace subscription advertising and social selling services; digital solutions, including Website platform hosting, AI chat tool, digital retailing, and review and reputation management; and advertising comprising display advertising, instant loan screening and approvals, digital advertising, and in-market audio services. As of December 31, 2021, the company served 19,179 dealer customers in 50 states, which included franchise and independent dealers, with digital and brick-and-mortar stores; and primary automakers selling vehicles in the United States. Its customers are local car dealers, OEMs, and other national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
CARS Company Deck
CARS Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed cautious optimism: the company delivered modest revenue growth, steady adjusted EBITDA margins, strong free cash flow conversion and demonstrated product and marketplace traction (AI features, AccuTrade IMS, Premium Plus uptake). However, growth remains low single-digit, GAAP net income declined appreciably year-over-year, OEM/national advertising remains a volatile headwind, and near-term margins will be impacted by acquisition-related losses and some elevated expenses. Management outlined a clear plan to prioritize marketplace integration, cost efficiencies, and product rollout with an expectation of reaccelerating growth over the short-to-medium term, but near-term guidance is conservative.View all CARS earnings summariesCARS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$12.90
▲(32.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.77% Insiders
30.91% Mutual Funds
20.10% Other Institutional Investors
14.82% Public Companies and
Individual Investors