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Cars.com, Inc. (CARS)
NYSE:CARS
CARS Stock Chart & Stats
$11.97
-$0.43(-2.50%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.97
-$0.43(-2.50%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.56 - $19.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume77.04K
Average Volume (3M)875.12K
Market Cap
$715.96M
Enterprise Value$1.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$55.07M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$451.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.1
Beta1.22
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.54Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding59,813,267
10 Day Avg. Volume1,057,317
30 Day Avg. Volume875,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)2.24
Price to Sales (P/S)1.59
P/FCF Ratio7.65
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.08
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$17.75Price Target Upside48.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Capital Allocation And BuybacksA planned $70M–$90M share repurchase program in 2026 would meaningfully reduce share count and reflect management focus on returning capital, which could support the stock's valuation.
Dealer Additions And Product MomentumCars Commerce reported record revenue while increasing dealer count across websites, trade, appraisal solutions and marketplace, indicating broader customer adoption and more diversified revenue opportunities.
Pricing And ARPD ImprovementA phased marketplace repackaging and richer media bundles in top tiers are positioned to lift average revenue per dealer by better aligning pricing with product value and improving vehicle merchandising.
Bears Say
Dealer Market VolatilityForecasted choppiness in the dealer market in 2026 could weaken dealer demand and slow marketplace transaction volumes, putting pressure on revenue growth.
Execution Risk Under New LeadershipNew executive leadership faces multiple operational and go-to-market challenges that could delay expected dealer additions and ARPD gains, creating execution risk for financial performance.
Cars News
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 $19.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap?
Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap is $715.96M.
When is Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 30 days.
How were Cars.com, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cars.com, Inc. released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported $0.48 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.487 by -$0.007.
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 0.54.
How many shares outstanding does Cars.com, Inc. have?
Cars.com, Inc. has 59,813,267 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cars.com, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cars.com, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.48 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.487. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.532%.
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
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$17.75 (48.29% Upside)
$17.75 (48.29% Upside)
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 950.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $482.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.9%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-35.19%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.99%
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a positive sentiment overall, with record revenue growth, strong adjusted EBITDA margin, and successful integration of AI technologies indicating robust business health. However, challenges in OEM revenue due to external factors slightly dampened the overall outlook.View all CARS earnings summariesCARS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$17.75
▲(48.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.55% Insiders
33.75% Mutual Funds
0.13% Other Institutional Investors
32.83% Public Companies and
Individual Investors