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CARS Stock Chart & Stats
$11.46
$0.40(3.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$11.46
$0.40(3.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.40 - $13.97
Previous CloseN/A
Volume192.06K
Average Volume (3M)720.69K
Market Cap
$662.45M
Enterprise Value$871.12
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$447.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)27.3
Beta1.43
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.58
Shares Outstanding55,903,027
10 Day Avg. Volume711,067
30 Day Avg. Volume720,690
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.68
Price to Book (P/B)1.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.02
P/FCF Ratio4.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.30Price Target Upside16.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$729.49M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent high operating and free cash flow relative to reported profits indicates durable cash conversion. This strengthens the company's ability to fund buybacks, product investment and working capital without relying solely on external financing, supporting resilience over months.
Marketplace Momentum & ARPDSustained marketplace growth and record ARPD point to stronger pricing power and customer willingness to pay for premium listings. Durable marketplace economics underpin recurring revenue, higher lifetime value, and a platform moat that supports longer-term revenue stability.
Margin Expansion And Cost DisciplineImproving adjusted EBITDA margins driven by operating leverage and expense cuts reflect structural cost efficiency. Higher margins enhance free cash flow potential and give management latitude to invest in product, sustain buybacks and weather revenue cyclicality over the medium term.
Bears Say
Meaningful LeverageA debt-to-equity around 1.0 constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate risk. With modest net margins, elevated leverage limits capacity for opportunistic M&A, larger product investments or aggressive buybacks without increasing balance-sheet risk.
Volatile And Modest Net ProfitabilityExceptionally high gross margins but weak conversion to net income creates earnings unpredictability. Fluctuating net margins and ROE reduce forecast reliability for earnings-driven initiatives and make sustaining dividend or buyback policies riskier over the medium term.
OEM/national And Solutions WeaknessSharp OEM/national ad declines and depressed Solutions/website uptake expose revenue concentration and product adoption risk. Early-stage monetization initiatives may not offset lost OEM dollars quickly, leaving near-term top-line exposure and slower diversification progress.
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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 $662.45M.
When is Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Cars.com, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cars.com, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.513 by -$0.003.
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 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Cars.com, Inc. have?
Cars.com, Inc. has 55,903,027 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cars.com, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cars.com, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.51 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.513. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.845%.
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:
$13.30 (16.06% Upside)
$13.30 (16.06% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
CARS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.4M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $825.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.65%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-2.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Cars.com, Inc.
Cars.com Inc. operates as a leading digital platform, offering comprehensive services and solutions specifically tailored for the automotive sector. Its central purpose is to seamlessly connect prospective car buyers with vehicle sellers. Through its flagship online marketplace, customized dealer websites, and an array of other digital products, the company undertakes several key functions: it prominently showcases available vehicle inventories from dealerships, significantly enhances the brand visibility and reputation of both independent and franchised dealers alongside automotive manufacturers (OEMs), directs genuinely interested buyers to sellers, and equips consumers with essential tools and information to confidently navigate their car purchasing journey. Beyond these core offerings, Cars.com Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of specialized services. These include marketplace-centric products such as subscription-based advertising and social selling support. Its digital solutions encompass website platform hosting, an advanced AI-powered chat system, comprehensive digital retailing functionalities, and robust reputation management services. Furthermore, a wide array of advertising options are available, ranging from visual display campaigns and instant loan pre-qualification and approval processes to broader digital ad placements and targeted in-market audio advertisements. By December 31, 2021, Cars.com Inc. had established an extensive client base, serving 19,179 dealer customers throughout all 50 U.S. states. This diverse network included both franchised and independent dealerships operating via online platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar locations, as well as major automakers marketing vehicles across the United States. Essentially, its primary clientele consists of local car dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and various national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
CARS Company Deck
CARS Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted tangible progress converting strategy into results — marketplace growth, record ARPD, improved product deployment velocity, adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, cost discipline, strong early AI engagement and active share repurchases. Key near-term challenges include a meaningful decline in OEM/national revenue (-18% YoY), reduced website units and Solutions uptake, lower add-on media adoption, and a deliberate decline in broad traffic as the company refocuses on higher-quality visitors. New monetization initiatives (Dealer Verified Listings, AccuTrade integration) are promising but early-stage. Overall, the positives around marketplace momentum, margin expansion and product cadence significantly outweigh the headwinds, though management will need to sustain execution to convert early product wins into broader Solutions/website recovery.View all CARS earnings summariesCARS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$13.30
▲(16.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.54% Insiders
31.10% Mutual Funds
3.36% Other Institutional Investors
40.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors