CARS

Cars.com Inc
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Key Statistics

Market Cap
$704.94M
P/E Ratio
29.33
EPS
$0.43
Beta
1.59
52W High
$13.97
52W Low
$7.40
50-Day MA
$10.52
200-Day MA
$10.72
Dividend Yield
Profit Margin
3.73%
Forward P/E
6.18
PEG Ratio
2.35

About Cars.com Inc

Cars.com, LLC, is a digital marketplace and provides solutions for the automotive industry. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Official WebsiteUSAFY End: December

Fundamentals

Revenue (TTM)$724.44M
Gross Profit (TTM)$482.64M
EBITDA$151.94M
Operating Margin9.23%
Return on Equity5.69%
Return on Assets4.12%
Revenue/Share (TTM)$11.88
Book Value$8.06
Price-to-Book1.43
Price-to-Sales (TTM)0.97
EV/Revenue1.445
EV/EBITDA6.72
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)-53.60%
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)0.70%
Shares Outstanding$55.90M
Float$47.07M
% Insiders12.18%
% Institutions107.16%

Historical Volatility

HV 10-Day
51.69%
HV 20-Day
42.75%
HV 30-Day
44.00%
HV 60-Day
48.34%
HV Rank
57.5%

Volatility is currently expanding

Analyst Ratings

Consensus ($13.00 target)
1
Strong Buy
2
Buy
3
Hold
1
Sell

Latest News

Only 2 of 56 New Vehicles Ace Car Seat Test in Cars.com's 2026 Report

Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and Volkswagen Tiguan are the only vehicles to earn straight A's for car seat fit and installation, as 10 more vehicles land on the Top Finishers list ahead of back-to-school driving season CHICAGO, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today released its 2026 Best Cars for Car Seats report, compiled by certified child passenger safety technicians and based on 12 months of hands-on testing. Out of 56 vehicles tested, only the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan received straight A's across every car seat category.

PRNewsWire7/29/2026Neutral
Cars.com to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

CHICAGO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc .  (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

PRNewsWire7/23/2026Neutral
Cars.com Releases a Guide to the Most Affordable American-Made Vehicles of 2026 to Ring in America's 250th

The current average new car tops $50,000, but Cars.com's 2026 American-Made Index reveals 10 American-made vehicles starting as low as $24,420 CHICAGO, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) has released a guide to the most affordable vehicles on its 2026 American-Made Index, spotlighting 10 models that start under $35,000. More than half of the vehicles on the list come in under $30,000, a timely reminder that buying American-made does not have to mean paying a premium.

PRNewsWire7/1/2026Neutral
Cars.com Announces Its 2026 Most American-Made Vehicles Ahead of Country's 250th

The Great American Melting Pot — 2026 list is 65% foreign automakers, with the Detroit Three still holding about one-third of the Index CHICAGO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today unveiled the vehicles on its 21st annual American-Made Index (AMI). More than a year after the announcement of tariffs, and ahead of America's 250th anniversary, this year's AMI list boasts 86 vehicles that made the cut.

PRNewsWire6/23/2026Neutral
Cars.com Announces Inducement Awards Under NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08

CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc . (NYSE: CARS) ("Cars.com" or the "Company"), today announced that on June 5, 2026, the Company's Compensation Committee granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") covering 86,540 shares of the Company's common stock to Sarah Kettler as material inducement to her hiring as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 1, 2026 (the "Inducement Award").

PRNewsWire6/12/2026Neutral
Cars.com Names Sarah Kettler Chief Marketing Officer

Veteran marketplace leader with track record of scaling modern brands, driving demand and accelerating business performance joins executive team to help shape company's next chapter CHICAGO, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) today announced the appointment of Sarah Kettler as Chief Marketing Officer, effective June 15, 2026. In her role, Kettler will oversee the company's integrated marketing and communications organization, responsible for strengthening the brand, deepening customer engagement, driving growth and advancing the company's long-term strategic objectives.

PRNewsWire6/11/2026Neutral
SAY WOW TO DISCOUNT TRAVEL: SOUTHWEST AIRLINES DELIVERS WEEK OF DEALS ON FLIGHTS, HOTELS, CARS, AND VACATIONS

Book an adventure for less and earn more Rapid Rewards® points  for future travel DALLAS, June 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) launches the Week of WOW, one of the carrier's biggest sales of the year. Starting today through June 11, Customers can save up to 40% off base fares using code FLYWOW for flights from Aug. 4 to Dec.16, 2026,1 along with promotions on hotels, rental cars, cruises, and Getaways by Southwest™ vacation packages.

PRNewsWire6/8/2026Neutral
Should Value Investors Buy Cars.com (CARS) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Zacks Investment Research5/18/2026Positive
Cars.com: Declining Traffic, Sinking Subscription Base

Cars.com is a value trap despite a post-Q1 earnings rebound. The company faced flat revenue trends and weak dealer retention, which stands in stark contrast to larger rival CarGurus. Traffic is declining, while the company is facing flat dealer counts and flat average revenue (compared to mid-teens growth for CarGurus).

Seeking Alpha5/11/2026Negative

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Data last updated: 7/29/2026