Cars.com Inc (CARS)

Currency in USD
12.88
+0.01(+0.08%)
Closed·
Pre Market
12.880.00(0.00%)
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CARS Scorecard
Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
Earnings results expected in 9 days
Fair Value
Day's Range
12.8513.22
52 wk Range
9.5621.24
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
12.88
Open
12.99
Day's Range
12.85-13.22
52 wk Range
9.56-21.24
Volume
496.75K
Average Volume (3m)
814.35K
1-Year Change
-33.02%
Book Value / Share
7.67
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
16.21
Upside
+25.89%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Valuation implies a strong free cash flow yield

Cars.com Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Neutral

Cars.com Inc Company Profile

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.

Employees
1800

Cars.com Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2025

  • Cars.com Q1 2025 EPS of $0.37 missed $0.49 forecast; revenue of $179M fell short of $179.82M estimate. Stock dropped 12.63% to $11.32 pre-market.
  • Company reported $2M net loss but $24M adjusted net income. Adjusted EBITDA margin exceeded expectations at 28.3%. $22M in shares repurchased.
  • Full-year revenue guidance suspended due to market uncertainties. Q2 revenue expected to increase YoY, with growth weighted towards latter half of 2025.
  • CEO emphasized platform strategy integrating consumer marketplaces with dealer software tools as key to diversified growth.
  • Risks include tariffs, production constraints affecting new car availability, and shifts in OEM and media spending patterns impacting revenue streams.
Last Updated: 08/05/2025, 15:20
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Compare CARS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
CARS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
17.8x−0.8x6.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.32−0.010.01
Price/Book
1.7x1.7x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.1x1.6x1.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
8.7%17.4%17.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 16.21
(+25.89% Upside)

Earnings

Latest Release
May 08, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.37 / 0.49
Revenue / Forecast
179.02M / 179.82M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

CARS Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Cars.com Trade On?

Cars.com is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Cars.com?

The stock symbol for Cars.com is "CARS."

What Is the Cars.com Market Cap?

As of today, Cars.com market cap is 809.98M.

What Is Cars.com's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Cars.com EPS (TTM) is 0.69.

When Is the Next Cars.com Earnings Date?

Cars.com will release its next earnings report on 30 Jul 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is CARS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Cars.com Stock Split?

Cars.com has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Cars.com Have?

Cars.com has 1800 employees.

What is the current trading status of Cars.com (CARS)?

As of 22 Jul 2025, Cars.com (CARS) is trading at a price of 12.88, with a previous close of 12.88. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 12.85 to 13.22, while its 52-week range spans from 9.56 to 21.24.

What Is Cars.com (CARS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Cars.com is USD16.21429, with a high estimate of USD25 and a low estimate of USD11. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +25.89% Upside potential.
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