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Cars.com

CARS

Market cap $630M

11.77 USD

-0.20

1.67%

At close Updated Aug 27, 4:00 PM EDT

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11.77

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-1.67%

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-4.15%

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-0.25%

3 months

17%

6 months

37.82%

Year to date

-2.24%

1 year

-10.63%

5 years

-9.11%

10 years

-56.85%

About: Cars.com Inc is an audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars. The flagship Cars.com marketplace connects consumers to dealerships across the U.S., powering the car-buying experience with artificial intelligence (AI) shopping tools, vehicle reviews and content. Its ecosystem of products enables dealers and OEMs to sell more cars by leveraging the marketplace, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools and proprietary in-market media solutions. The platform provides shoppers with data, resources and digital tools to make informed buying decisions and connect with automotive retailers. The Company also provides dealerships and OEMs with solutions and data-driven intelligence to reach and influence its 26 million monthly shoppers.

Employees: 1,700

Communication Services Internet Content & Information

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 21.4%

Neutral 64.3%

Negative 14.3%

Cars.com Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cars.com NYSE: CARS reported second-quarter revenue growth and higher profitability as marketplace subscription gains offset a decline in OEM and national advertising revenue, while management reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

Cars.com Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cars.com: Consumers And Dealers Are Leaving The Platform

Cars.com remains a value trap despite a recent 10% rally, as fundamentals continue to deteriorate. Declining double-digit traffic and sequential dealer churn undermine CARS's core business and brand positioning. A tough macro backdrop, including rising used vehicle prices and weaker consumer demand, further pressures CARS' sales volumes.

Cars.com: Consumers And Dealers Are Leaving The Platform

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Cars.com (CARS) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Cars.com (CARS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.

Cars.com (CARS) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Zacks Investment Research

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Cars.com (CARS) Q2 Earnings

Although the revenue and EPS for Cars.com (CARS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Cars.com (CARS) Q2 Earnings

Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Delivered expected revenue growth and strong profitability, underpinned by focused strategy with highest Marketplace revenue growth in five years Revenue grew to $179.9 million, up 1% year-over-year and in line with guidance Net income increased to $14.3 million, up 103% year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA grew to $53.0 million, up 4% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.4%, outperformed guidance range of 28% to 29% margin Share repurchases totaled 3.7 million shares for $37 million; year-to-date share repurchases totaled 6.2 million shares for $57 million and are on pace to 2026 target of $90 million CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc . (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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.

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

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.

Cars.com to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Zacks Investment Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 8th

GLNCY, CARS and AETUF have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 8, 2026.

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 8th

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.

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

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