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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)949.28K
Market Cap
$713.76M
Enterprise Value$1.07B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$50.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$455.29M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.6
Beta1.34
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. Volume1,012,985
30 Day Avg. Volume949,277
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 Cap1.50
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.61
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$18.60Price Target Upside66.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
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Cars News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cars.com Reports Q1 2025 Financial Results
PremiumCompany Announcements
Cars.com Earnings Call: Mixed Sentiment Amid Growth and Uncertainty---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition ImpactThe completion of the DealerClub acquisition could be a game changer for Cars Commerce, providing an end-to-end solution to manage the entire lifecycle of a vehicle.
Market PositionCars 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.
Bears Say
Financial PerformanceCARS delivered 4Q24 revenue of $180.4MM, missing the Street's $183.8MM as well as the low of guidance which was ~$181.5MM.
Revenue GrowthRevenue growth remains sluggish with no relief due to tariff uncertainty, capping potential stock appreciation.
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Ownership Overview
3.70% Insiders
36.03% Mutual Funds
0.14% Other Institutional Investors
31.32% 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 $713.76M.
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 76 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
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Cars Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$18.60 (66.52% Upside)
$18.60 (66.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CARS Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.0M 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 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-36.27%
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.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.
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CARS Company Deck
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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
$18.60
▲(66.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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