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High
7.940
Open
7.850
VWAP
7.70
Vol
1.59M
Mkt Cap
457.37M
Low
7.530
Amount
12.23M
EV/EBITDA(TTM)
5.61
Total Shares
58.64M
EV
852.65M
EV/OCF(TTM)
5.62
P/S(TTM)
0.68
Cars.com Inc., doing business as Cars Commerce Inc., is an audience-driven technology company. It is engaged in car buying and selling with products, solutions and machine-learning model-driven artificial intelligence technologies that span pretail, retail and post-sale activities. Cars Commerce platform is organized over four brands: the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site Cars.com, digital retail technology and marketing services from Dealer Inspire and D2C Media, essential trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, and media solutions from the Cars Commerce Media Network. It enables shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and connect with automotive retailers. Cars.com enables dealerships and original equipment manufacturers with solutions and data-driven intelligence. Its products and solutions have attracted over 19,200 franchise and independent dealer customers across the United States and Canada.
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Events Timeline

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2026-02-26
07:50:00
Q1 Revenue Consensus at $183.86M, EBITDA Margin Expected at 26%-27%
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2026-02-26
07:50:00
2026 Revenue Consensus at $743.41M, EBITDA Margin Expected 29%-30%
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2026-02-26
07:50:00
Cars.com Q4 Revenue $183.9M, Exceeds Expectations
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News

moomoo
4.5
03-07moomoo
VERTIV HOLDINGS, LUMENTUM HOLDINGS, COHERENT, AND ECHOSTAR SET TO ENTER S&P 500
  • New Additions to S&P 500: Vertiv Holdings, Lumentum Holdings, Coherent, and Echosstar are set to join the S&P 500 index.

  • Market Impact: The inclusion of these companies may influence market dynamics and investor strategies as they become part of a major stock index.

moomoo
4.5
03-06moomoo
VERTIV HOLDINGS, LUMENTUM HOLDINGS, COHERENT, AND ECHOSTAR TO BE ADDED TO S&P 500; ADDITIONAL COMPANIES TO ENTER S&P 100, S&P MIDCAP 400, AND S&P SMALLCAP 600
  • New Additions to S&P 500: Vert Holdings, Lumentum Holdings, CohereNT, and EchoStar are set to join the S&P 500 index.

  • Other Index Changes: Additional companies will be added to the S&P 100, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 indices.

Yahoo Finance
9.5
02-28Yahoo Finance
Cars.com Shares Drop 6% After JPMorgan Downgrade
  • Downgrade Impact: JPMorgan downgraded Cars.com from Overweight to Neutral and cut its price target from $16 to $10, reflecting concerns over the company's growth prospects, resulting in a 6% drop in stock price during afternoon trading.
  • Earnings Report Shortfall: Cars.com reported earnings of $0.44 per share, falling 19.7% short of analyst expectations, while revenue of $183.9 million met forecasts; however, the overall performance was viewed as weak, exacerbating negative market sentiment.
  • Bleak Future Outlook: The company's guidance for 2026 indicates revenue is expected to be flat or grow only 2%, weakening investor confidence in future growth and contributing to a 28.5% decline in stock price since the beginning of the year.
  • Increased Market Volatility: Cars.com has experienced over 21 moves greater than 5% in the past year, indicating the market's sensitivity to company news, although the current drop is seen as significant but not fundamentally altering market perceptions of the business.
seekingalpha
9.5
02-27seekingalpha
Cars.com Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Insights
  • Revenue Growth: Cars.com reported fourth-quarter revenue of $183.9 million, reflecting a 2% year-over-year increase, with dealer revenue up 3%, indicating resilience in market demand despite challenging conditions.
  • Profitability Maintenance: The company achieved annual revenue of $723 million with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.2% and free cash flow of $126 million, demonstrating its ability to maintain profitability while optimizing costs and processes to return capital to shareholders.
  • Strategic Shift: New CEO Tobias Hartmann emphasized the integration of the marketplace as the core of future growth, committing to enhancing market trust and customer connections through product integration and organizational improvements, despite the challenges of making difficult decisions.
  • Future Outlook: For 2026, the company expects revenue to be flat to up 2%, planning to sustain dealer revenue growth based on ongoing product adoption and customer base expansion, reflecting confidence in future market opportunities.
CNBC
2.0
02-26CNBC
Midday Market Movers: Significant Gains and Losses for Multiple Companies
  • Penn Entertainment Growth: Penn Entertainment reported fourth-quarter revenue of $1.81 billion, exceeding FactSet's estimate of $1.76 billion, leading to a 13% stock price increase, indicating strong performance in the casino and gaming sector that may attract more investor interest.
  • Paramount Skydance Optimistic Guidance: The media company anticipates adjusted EBITDA of $900 million for Q1 2026, surpassing analyst expectations of $744.1 million, resulting in a nearly 10% stock price increase, reflecting market confidence in its future performance.
  • Walker & Dunlop Poor Guidance: The real estate finance company projected adjusted core earnings of $4.50 to $5 per share, below the FactSet consensus of $5.43, causing a nearly 20% stock price drop, highlighting market concerns about its future profitability.
  • Vital Farms Revenue Downgrade: Vital Farms revised its 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $900 million to $920 million, down from $930 million to $950 million, leading to a 19% stock price decline, reflecting market disappointment in its performance outlook.
seekingalpha
9.5
02-26seekingalpha
Cars.compress Reports Q4 Earnings and 2026 Outlook
  • Earnings Performance: Cars.compress reported a Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.44, missing expectations by $0.11, indicating pressure on profitability, while revenue reached $183.9 million, a 1.9% year-over-year increase, slightly exceeding market expectations by $0.46 million, reflecting a modest improvement in revenue growth.
  • Future Outlook: For Q1 2026, revenue is expected to be flat to up 1% year-over-year, primarily benefiting from a favorable exit rate for subscription-based Marketplace and website products, although OEM advertising spending is expected to exert near-term pressure, indicating the need for adaptability in changing market conditions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA Expectations: The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q1 is projected to be between 26.0% and 27.0%, reflecting changes in revenue mix and slightly elevated technology and compensation expenses, suggesting challenges in cost control for the company.
  • Full-Year Outlook: Full-year 2026 revenue is anticipated to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, with dealer revenue growth driven by Marketplace and website repackaging, customer base expansion, and further product adoption, while OEM and national revenue face pressure due to ongoing shifts in OEM advertising investments.
Wall Street analysts forecast CARS stock price to rise
4 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast CARS stock price to rise
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Low
16.00
Averages
19.33
High
25.00
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Low
16.00
Averages
19.33
High
25.00
Barrington
Outperform -> NULL
downgrade
$25
AI Analysis
2026-03-06
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Reason
Barrington
Price Target
$25
AI Analysis
2026-03-06
New
downgrade
Outperform -> NULL
Reason
Barrington lowered the firm's price target on Cars.com to a range of $15-$20 from $25 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the company's Q4 report. Based on guidance, the firm is lowering its 2026 adjusted EBITDA estimate to $211M from $226.6M.
UBS
Neutral
downgrade
$13 -> $11
2026-02-27
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$13 -> $11
2026-02-27
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
UBS lowered the firm's price target on Cars.com to $11 from $13 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares.
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Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Cars.com Inc (CARS.N) is 5.61, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 7.41. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Cars.com Inc's fair value, Click here.

Forward PE

The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PE
7.41
Current PE
5.61
Overvalued PE
8.96
Undervalued PE
5.87

Forward EV/EBITDA

The forward EV/EBITDA ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's enterprise value (EV) by its estimated future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average EV/EBITDA
7.27
Current EV/EBITDA
5.13
Overvalued EV/EBITDA
8.37
Undervalued EV/EBITDA
6.16

Forward PS

The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.
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5Y Average PS
1.44
Current PS
0.97
Overvalued PS
1.73
Undervalued PS
1.15

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What is Cars.com Inc (CARS) stock price today?

The current price of CARS is 7.62 USD — it has decreased -2.31

What is Cars.com Inc (CARS)'s business?

Cars.com Inc., doing business as Cars Commerce Inc., is an audience-driven technology company. It is engaged in car buying and selling with products, solutions and machine-learning model-driven artificial intelligence technologies that span pretail, retail and post-sale activities. Cars Commerce platform is organized over four brands: the flagship automotive marketplace and dealer reputation site Cars.com, digital retail technology and marketing services from Dealer Inspire and D2C Media, essential trade-in and appraisal technology from AccuTrade, and media solutions from the Cars Commerce Media Network. It enables shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools needed to make informed buying decisions and connect with automotive retailers. Cars.com enables dealerships and original equipment manufacturers with solutions and data-driven intelligence. Its products and solutions have attracted over 19,200 franchise and independent dealer customers across the United States and Canada.

What is the price predicton of CARS Stock?

Wall Street analysts forecast CARS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CARS is19.33 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 25.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.

What is Cars.com Inc (CARS)'s revenue for the last quarter?

Cars.com Inc revenue for the last quarter amounts to 183.90M USD, increased 1.92

What is Cars.com Inc (CARS)'s earnings per share (EPS) for the last quarter?

Cars.com Inc. EPS for the last quarter amounts to 0.12 USD, decreased -53.85

How many employees does Cars.com Inc (CARS). have?

Cars.com Inc (CARS) has 1700 emplpoyees as of March 11 2026.

What is Cars.com Inc (CARS) market cap?

Today CARS has the market capitalization of 457.37M USD.