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About
Cars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States. The company offers cars commerce platforms, such as Marketplace, allowing OEMs and dealers to merchandise their inventory and allowing consumers to add and save vehicles to virtual garage and track the Cars.com market value of current vehicle, as well as provides reputation management technology and digital financing tools and access to in-market consumers who are ready to trade-in its vehicle for a new one. It also provides website creation and platform hosting; digital retailing solutions; and trade and appraisal product, including AccuTrade, uses real-time market data and diagnostic scans to determine the right trade-in offer for every VIN in minutes. In addition, the company offers Cars Commerce Media Network products comprising Cars Social, allows dealers to target and serve native advertisements displaying real-time inventory to in-market car shoppers on Facebook and Instagram; VIN Performance Media, a machine-learning for media campaign, including audience targeting, real-time inventory, and ad placement across search, social, and display; In-Market Video, provides OEMs and dealers to pinpoint serious, ready-to-buy shoppers geographically; and In-Market Display, enable dealers and OEMs to extend reach and access audience of in-market car shoppers. The company serves local dealers, OEMs, dealer groups, and auto-adjacent companies. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Fundamentals
Scroll to Statements| Sector | Communication Services | Industry | Internet Content & Infor | Market Cap | 523.52M |
| Enterprise Value | 1.06B | Income | 29.96M | Sales | 719.77M |
| Book/sh | 7.91 | Cash/sh | 0.92 | Dividend Yield | — |
| Payout | 0.00% | Employees | 1800 | IPO | — |
| P/E | 18.52 | Forward P/E | 3.82 | PEG | — |
| P/S | 0.73 | P/B | 1.08 | P/C | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.67 | EV/Sales | 1.47 | Quick Ratio | 1.57 |
| Current Ratio | 1.82 | Debt/Eq | 98.49 | LT Debt/Eq | — |
| EPS (ttm) | 0.46 | EPS next Y | 2.23 | EPS Growth | -57.10% |
| Revenue Growth | 1.10% | Earnings | 2026-05-07 | ROA | 3.34% |
| ROE | 6.11% | ROIC | — | Gross Margin | 67.07% |
| Oper. Margin | 9.25% | Profit Margin | 4.16% | Shs Outstand | 59.81M |
| Shs Float | 55.06M | Short Float | 21.50% | Short Ratio | 10.50 |
| Short Interest | — | 52W High | 13.97 | 52W Low | 8.29 |
| Beta | 1.46 | Avg Volume | 812.45K | Volume | 1.24M |
| Target Price | $15.93 | Recom | Buy | Prev Close | $9.08 |
| Price | $8.52 | Change | -6.17% |
Valuation Models
Price estimates from analyst targets and simple models.
Ratings
Latest analyst rating changes
| Date | Action | Analyst | Rating Change | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-27 | main | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
| 2026-02-27 | down | JP Morgan | Overweight → Neutral | $10 |
| 2026-02-26 | main | BTIG | Buy → Buy | $13 |
| 2026-01-14 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $13 |
| 2025-11-18 | main | DA Davidson | Buy → Buy | $14 |
| 2025-11-03 | main | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
| 2025-10-14 | main | JP Morgan | Overweight → Overweight | $16 |
| 2025-10-06 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $12 |
| 2025-08-21 | reit | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
| 2025-08-08 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $11 |
| 2025-08-08 | main | B. Riley Securities | Buy → Buy | $22 |
| 2025-07-17 | up | JP Morgan | Neutral → Overweight | $14 |
| 2025-05-09 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $12 |
| 2025-04-10 | main | UBS | Neutral → Neutral | $13 |
| 2025-03-27 | main | JP Morgan | Neutral → Neutral | $14 |
| 2025-03-04 | main | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
| 2025-02-28 | main | JP Morgan | Neutral → Neutral | $17 |
| 2025-02-28 | main | DA Davidson | Buy → Buy | $15 |
| 2025-02-27 | main | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
| 2025-02-24 | main | Barrington Research | Outperform → Outperform | $25 |
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- Buy the Dip: Meet the Supercharged Automotive Stock That Can Beat the S&P 500 Over the Next 5 Years (Hint: It's Not Tesla or Ford) - The Motley Fool Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13
- JPMorgan downgrades Cars.com stock rating on growth uncertainty - Investing.com UK Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06
- JP Morgan Downgrades Cars.com (CARS) to Neutral, Lowers Price Ta - GuruFocus Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13
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Insider Transactions
| Date | Shares | Value | Url | Text | Insider | Position | Transaction | Start Date | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 233827 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | HARTMANN TOBIAS | Chief Executive Officer | — | 2025-12-22 00:00:00 | D |
| 1 | 11400 | 153330 | — | Sale at price 13.45 per share. | JAIN SONIA | Chief Financial Officer | — | 2025-12-17 00:00:00 | D |
| 2 | 27358 | 329117 | — | Sale at price 12.03 per share. | CRAWFORD MATTHEW B | Officer | — | 2025-12-02 00:00:00 | D |
| 3 | 15000 | 176550 | — | Sale at price 11.77 per share. | CRAWFORD MATTHEW B | Officer | — | 2025-08-08 00:00:00 | D |
| 4 | 18305 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | MCGOVERN DONALD A JR. | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
| 5 | 18305 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | SUBRAMANIAN BALA | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
| 6 | 18305 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | ROSS JENELL | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
| 7 | 25530 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | FORBES SCOTT EDWARD | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
| 8 | 18305 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | WIENER BRYAN J | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
| 9 | 18305 | — | — | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | DEVARD JERRI L | Director | — | 2025-06-06 00:00:00 | D |
Financials
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TaxEffectOfUnusualItems | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TaxRateForCalcs | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.24 | 0.27 |
| NormalizedEBITDA | 201.24M | 151.53M | 152.29M | 150.14M |
| TotalUnusualItems | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| TotalUnusualItemsExcludingGoodwill | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperationNetMinorityInterest | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| ReconciledDepreciation | 107.18M | 101.00M | 94.39M | 101.93M |
| ReconciledCostOfRevenue | 124.33M | 122.20M | 114.96M | 114.20M |
| EBITDA | 201.24M | 151.53M | 152.29M | 150.14M |
| EBIT | 94.06M | 50.53M | 57.90M | 48.21M |
| NetInterestIncome | -32.20M | -32.42M | -35.32M | -38.73M |
| InterestExpense | 32.20M | 32.42M | 35.32M | 38.73M |
| NormalizedIncome | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingAndDiscontinuedOperation | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| TotalExpenses | 665.65M | 635.07M | 587.84M | 575.35M |
| TotalOperatingIncomeAsReported | 53.50M | 54.12M | 66.04M | 48.34M |
| DilutedAverageShares | 67.39M | 68.23M | 69.65M | 71.34M |
| BasicAverageShares | 66.01M | 66.74M | 68.22M | 68.73M |
| DilutedEPS | 0.72 | 1.74 | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| BasicEPS | 0.73 | 1.77 | 0.25 | 0.11 |
| DilutedNIAvailtoComStockholders | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| NetIncomeCommonStockholders | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| NetIncome | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| NetIncomeIncludingNoncontrollingInterests | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| NetIncomeContinuousOperations | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
| TaxProvision | 13.68M | -100.34M | 5.37M | -1.31M |
| PretaxIncome | 61.86M | 18.11M | 22.58M | 9.48M |
| OtherIncomeExpense | 40.56M | -3.59M | -8.14M | -126.00K |
| OtherNonOperatingIncomeExpenses | 40.56M | -3.59M | -8.14M | -126.00K |
| SpecialIncomeCharges | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ImpairmentOfCapitalAssets | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| EarningsFromEquityInterest | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| NetNonOperatingInterestIncomeExpense | -32.20M | -32.42M | -35.32M | -38.73M |
| InterestExpenseNonOperating | 32.20M | 32.42M | 35.32M | 38.73M |
| OperatingIncome | 53.50M | 54.12M | 66.04M | 48.34M |
| OperatingExpense | 541.32M | 512.86M | 472.88M | 461.14M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletionIncomeStatement | 107.18M | 101.00M | 94.39M | 101.93M |
| DepreciationAndAmortizationInIncomeStatement | 107.18M | 101.00M | 94.39M | 101.93M |
| ResearchAndDevelopment | 113.93M | 99.58M | 89.02M | 77.32M |
| SellingGeneralAndAdministration | 320.21M | 312.28M | 289.47M | 281.90M |
| SellingAndMarketingExpense | 231.50M | 235.47M | 221.88M | 208.34M |
| GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense | 88.71M | 76.81M | 67.59M | 73.56M |
| OtherGandA | 88.71M | 76.81M | 67.59M | 73.56M |
| GrossProfit | 594.82M | 566.98M | 538.92M | 509.48M |
| CostOfRevenue | 124.33M | 122.20M | 114.96M | 114.20M |
| TotalRevenue | 719.15M | 689.18M | 653.88M | 623.68M |
| OperatingRevenue | 706.62M | 677.57M | 637.78M | 615.01M |
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrdinarySharesNumber | 64.39M | 65.93M | 66.29M | 69.17M |
| ShareIssued | 64.39M | 65.93M | 66.29M | 69.17M |
| NetDebt | 404.62M | 444.05M | 440.67M | 427.25M |
| TotalDebt | 455.29M | 483.25M | 472.38M | 466.32M |
| TangibleBookValue | -217.48M | -324.12M | -425.51M | -397.63M |
| InvestedCapital | 966.77M | 975.36M | 856.81M | 864.34M |
| WorkingCapital | 97.44M | 32.69M | 42.62M | 53.15M |
| NetTangibleAssets | -217.48M | -324.12M | -425.51M | -397.63M |
| CommonStockEquity | 511.49M | 492.11M | 384.43M | 398.02M |
| TotalCapitalization | 966.77M | 952.23M | 842.68M | 855.40M |
| TotalEquityGrossMinorityInterest | 511.49M | 492.11M | 384.43M | 398.02M |
| StockholdersEquity | 511.49M | 492.11M | 384.43M | 398.02M |
| GainsLossesNotAffectingRetainedEarnings | -1.60M | 951.00K | 0.00 | -2.00M |
| OtherEquityAdjustments | -1.60M | 951.00K | -2.00M | |
| RetainedEarnings | -961.55M | -1.01B | -1.13B | -1.15B |
| AdditionalPaidInCapital | 1.47B | 1.50B | 1.51B | 1.54B |
| CapitalStock | 643.00K | 659.00K | 662.00K | 692.00K |
| CommonStock | 643.00K | 659.00K | 662.00K | 692.00K |
| PreferredStock | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| TotalLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 600.38M | 680.34M | 640.44M | 609.18M |
| TotalNonCurrentLiabilitiesNetMinorityInterest | 483.50M | 534.59M | 534.43M | 514.89M |
| OtherNonCurrentLiabilities | 21.43M | 65.72M | 74.78M | 57.51M |
| NonCurrentDeferredLiabilities | 6.77M | 8.76M | 1.40M | 31.09M |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesLiabilities | 6.77M | 8.76M | 1.40M | 31.09M |
| LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 455.29M | 460.12M | 458.25M | 457.38M |
| LongTermDebt | 455.29M | 460.12M | 458.25M | 457.38M |
| CurrentLiabilities | 116.89M | 145.75M | 106.01M | 94.29M |
| CurrentDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligation | 23.13M | 14.13M | 8.94M | |
| CurrentDebt | 23.13M | 14.13M | 8.94M | |
| PensionandOtherPostRetirementBenefitPlansCurrent | 36.30M | 31.67M | 19.32M | 23.61M |
| PayablesAndAccruedExpenses | 80.59M | 90.95M | 72.56M | 61.74M |
| CurrentAccruedExpenses | 47.09M | 68.69M | 54.33M | 46.32M |
| Payables | 33.50M | 22.26M | 18.23M | 15.42M |
| AccountsPayable | 33.50M | 22.26M | 18.23M | 15.42M |
| TotalAssets | 1.11B | 1.17B | 1.02B | 1.01B |
| TotalNonCurrentAssets | 897.53M | 994.01M | 876.24M | 859.77M |
| OtherNonCurrentAssets | 27.33M | 20.98M | 21.03M | 21.11M |
| NonCurrentDeferredAssets | 100.53M | 112.95M | 48.00K | |
| NonCurrentDeferredTaxesAssets | 100.53M | 112.95M | 48.00K | |
| InvestmentsAndAdvances | 20.98M | 21.03M | 21.11M | |
| OtherInvestments | 20.98M | 21.03M | 21.11M | |
| GoodwillAndOtherIntangibleAssets | 728.97M | 816.23M | 809.94M | 795.65M |
| OtherIntangibleAssets | 585.69M | 669.17M | 707.09M | 769.42M |
| Goodwill | 143.28M | 147.06M | 102.86M | 26.23M |
| NetPPE | 40.70M | 43.85M | 45.22M | 43.01M |
| AccumulatedDepreciation | -103.09M | -87.76M | -69.73M | -57.40M |
| GrossPPE | 143.80M | 131.61M | 114.95M | 100.41M |
| Leases | 17.40M | 17.57M | 18.58M | 18.66M |
| MachineryFurnitureEquipment | 126.40M | 114.05M | 96.37M | 81.75M |
| Properties | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| CurrentAssets | 214.33M | 178.44M | 148.63M | 147.44M |
| OtherCurrentAssets | 16.13M | 1.31M | 605.00K | 1.67M |
| PrepaidAssets | 13.78M | 12.55M | 8.38M | 7.81M |
| Receivables | 133.74M | 125.37M | 107.93M | 98.89M |
| AccountsReceivable | 133.74M | 125.37M | 107.93M | 98.89M |
| AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivable | -2.46M | -2.47M | -1.89M | -1.67M |
| GrossAccountsReceivable | 136.20M | 127.85M | 109.82M | 100.56M |
| CashCashEquivalentsAndShortTermInvestments | 50.67M | 39.20M | 31.71M | 39.07M |
| CashAndCashEquivalents | 50.67M | 39.20M | 31.71M | 39.07M |
| Line Item | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeCashFlow | 128.14M | 115.84M | 108.80M | 118.81M |
| RepurchaseOfCapitalStock | -49.18M | -31.29M | -48.98M | 0.00 |
| RepaymentOfDebt | -30.00M | -36.25M | -41.25M | -120.00M |
| IssuanceOfDebt | 0.00 | 45.00M | 45.00M | 0.00 |
| CapitalExpenditure | -24.38M | -20.88M | -19.71M | -19.19M |
| InterestPaidSupplementalData | 32.52M | 30.42M | 33.37M | 38.34M |
| IncomeTaxPaidSupplementalData | 6.49M | 17.64M | 545.00K | |
| EndCashPosition | 50.67M | 39.20M | 31.71M | 39.07M |
| BeginningCashPosition | 39.20M | 31.71M | 39.07M | 67.72M |
| EffectOfExchangeRateChanges | -494.00K | -439.00K | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| ChangesInCash | 11.97M | 7.92M | -7.35M | -28.65M |
| FinancingCashFlow | -115.96M | -31.75M | -51.49M | -127.20M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingFinancingActivities | -115.96M | -31.75M | -51.49M | -127.20M |
| NetOtherFinancingCharges | -29.30M | -9.00K | ||
| ProceedsFromStockOptionExercised | -7.47M | -9.21M | -6.26M | -7.19M |
| NetCommonStockIssuance | -49.18M | -31.29M | -48.98M | 0.00 |
| CommonStockPayments | -49.18M | -31.29M | -48.98M | 0.00 |
| NetIssuancePaymentsOfDebt | -30.00M | 8.75M | 3.75M | -120.00M |
| NetShortTermDebtIssuance | 45.00M | 45.00M | 0.00 | |
| ShortTermDebtIssuance | 45.00M | 45.00M | 0.00 | |
| NetLongTermDebtIssuance | -30.00M | 8.75M | 3.75M | -120.00M |
| LongTermDebtPayments | -30.00M | -36.25M | -41.25M | -120.00M |
| LongTermDebtIssuance | 0.00 | 45.00M | 45.00M | 0.00 |
| InvestingCashFlow | -24.60M | -97.05M | -84.38M | -39.45M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingInvestingActivities | -24.60M | -97.05M | -84.38M | -39.45M |
| NetBusinessPurchaseAndSale | -216.00K | -76.17M | -64.66M | -20.26M |
| PurchaseOfBusiness | -216.00K | -76.17M | -64.66M | -20.26M |
| NetPPEPurchaseAndSale | -3.00M | -1.28M | -1.83M | -1.45M |
| PurchaseOfPPE | -3.00M | -1.28M | -1.83M | -1.45M |
| CapitalExpenditureReported | -21.38M | -19.60M | -17.89M | -17.74M |
| OperatingCashFlow | 152.52M | 136.72M | 128.51M | 138.00M |
| CashFlowFromContinuingOperatingActivities | 152.52M | 136.72M | 128.51M | 138.00M |
| ChangeInWorkingCapital | -10.97M | -6.35M | -19.11M | -3.83M |
| ChangeInOtherWorkingCapital | 11.64M | -4.30M | 5.29M | |
| ChangeInOtherCurrentLiabilities | -9.68M | -1.04M | -7.67M | -8.82M |
| ChangeInPayablesAndAccruedExpense | 16.42M | 15.36M | -1.69M | 4.19M |
| ChangeInAccruedExpense | 5.31M | 11.64M | -4.30M | 5.29M |
| ChangeInPayable | 11.10M | 3.72M | 2.61M | -1.10M |
| ChangeInAccountPayable | 11.10M | 3.72M | 2.61M | -1.10M |
| ChangeInPrepaidAssets | -5.39M | -5.10M | -423.00K | 6.14M |
| ChangeInReceivables | -12.32M | -15.57M | -9.34M | -5.35M |
| ChangesInAccountReceivables | -12.32M | -15.57M | -9.34M | -5.35M |
| OtherNonCashItems | -30.56M | 8.72M | 8.15M | 4.78M |
| StockBasedCompensation | 30.55M | 28.49M | 22.34M | 21.43M |
| ProvisionandWriteOffofAssets | 3.39M | 2.99M | 1.89M | 164.00K |
| AssetImpairmentCharge | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| DeferredTax | 11.89M | -114.50M | 1.28M | -2.93M |
| DeferredIncomeTax | 11.89M | -114.50M | 1.28M | -2.93M |
| DepreciationAmortizationDepletion | 107.18M | 101.00M | 94.39M | 101.93M |
| DepreciationAndAmortization | 107.18M | 101.00M | 94.39M | 101.93M |
| AmortizationCashFlow | 80.50M | 78.67M | 78.01M | 85.64M |
| AmortizationOfIntangibles | 80.50M | 78.67M | 78.01M | 85.64M |
| Depreciation | 26.68M | 22.33M | 16.38M | 16.29M |
| OperatingGainsLosses | -7.15M | -2.07M | 2.36M | 5.67M |
| GainLossOnInvestmentSecurities | -10.85M | 2.36M | 5.67M | |
| NetForeignCurrencyExchangeGainLoss | 3.70M | -2.07M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| NetIncomeFromContinuingOperations | 48.19M | 118.44M | 17.21M | 10.79M |
SEC Filings
Recent 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 (insider) filings.
Public Trades for CARS
| Date | User | Asset | Broker | Type | Position Size | Entry Price | Patterns |
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