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CARSCars.com Inc.
$10.35$579M
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Cars.com Inc.

CARS
NYSE · Auto Dealerships
$10.35
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$579M
P/E32.3x
52W High$13.69
Volume943.94K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Operating Leverage Emerges Amid Thin Margin Risk

Cars.com is demonstrating early signs of operating leverage, with operating margin expanding to 15.5% in 2026Q2 from 8.5% a year earlier, despite flat revenue growth of 0.7% YoY. The company's asset-light model generates robust free cash flow, averaging $32.6M...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityModerate
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

CARS price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

0/12 Beats

EPS beat 0 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+71% Peers

P/E is 71% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 66 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 66)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 5

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
CARS-14.04%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
CARS-17.92%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
CARS-38.21%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+73.74%
5-Year Return
CARS-18.63%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+65.37%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/EMedian
32.3x
Forward P/EExpansion
4.9x
EV/EBITDA0th %ile
6.5x
FCF YieldCash Flow
25.5%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
32.3x
38.1x
40th· Fair
EV/EBITDA
6.5x
9.8x
0th· Low
Price/FCF
3.9x
8.8x
0th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$723M+0.6% YoY
Net income
$20M-58.4% YoY
Free cash flow
$147M-1.5% YoY
Operating margin
8.3%+0.9 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)5%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)4.1%
Piotroski Score7 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate0/12 (0%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 6, 2026
$0.51-0.6%
vs $0.51
$180M-0.3%
vs $181M
Q2 2026
May 7, 2026
$0.45-6.3%
vs $0.48
$180M+0.0%
vs $180M
Q1 2026
Feb 26, 2026
$0.44-21.4%
vs $0.56
$184M+0.2%
vs $183M
Q4 2025
Nov 6, 2025
$0.48-4.0%
vs $0.50
$182M+0.1%
vs $181M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
GlobeNewsWire·Sep 3, 2026
BROAD ARROW PRESENTS ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE CARS AT ITS SECOND ANNUAL ZÜRICH AUCTION

RARE ULTIMATE SERIES MCLAREN SENNA EPITOMISES THE SPIRIT OF THE FAMOUS FORMULA ONE DRIVER | LAFERRARI REPRESENTS THE PINNACLE OF FERRARI PERFORMANCE AND ENGINEERING, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE | LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP570-4 SUPERLEGGERA CREATED A LASTING LEGACY FOR THE SANT'AGATA MARQUE | BROAD ARROW'S ZÜRICH AUCTION TAKES PLACE AT THE HISTORIC DOLDER GRAND ON 7 NOVEMBER 2026 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUTO ZÜRICH RARE ULTIMATE SERIES MCLAREN SENNA EPITOMISES THE SPIRIT OF THE FAMOUS FORMULA ONE DRIVER | LAFERRARI REPRESENTS THE PINNACLE OF FERRARI PERFORMANCE AND ENGINEERING, OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE | LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO LP570-4 SUPERLEGGERA CREATED A LASTING LEGACY FOR THE SANT'AGATA MARQUE | BROAD ARROW'S ZÜRICH AUCTION TAKES PLACE AT THE HISTORIC DOLDER GRAND ON 7 NOVEMBER 2026 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AUTO ZÜRICH

Defense World·Aug 16, 2026
California State Teachers Retirement System Trims Stock Holdings in Cars.com Inc. $CARS

California State Teachers Retirement System lowered its stake in Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) by 50.6% during the first quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 50,294 shares of the company's stock after selling 51,516 shares during the quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System

MarketBeat·Aug 7, 2026
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.

Seeking Alpha·Aug 7, 2026
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.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark CARS against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Cars.com Inc. (CARS)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
CARS logoCARSCars.com Inc.Current
$10.35$578.6M32.340.57%2.77%4.08%—
TC logoTCToken Cat Limited
$1.94$4.26M-0.20-69.71%-403.81%-448.65%—
CARG logoCARGCarGurus, Inc.
$30.57$2.95B19.724.99%18.06%56.25%—
SCI logoSCIService Corporation International
$77.85$10.75B20.492.93%14.38%39.71%—
KMX logoKMXCarMax, Inc.
$57.46$8.15B34.20-1.79%0.84%3.67%—
CVNA logoCVNACarvana Co.
$63.96$70.15B37.8548.63%6.26%37.06%—

Compare CARS vs Peers

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TC

Most directly comparable listed peer for CARS.

Scale Benchmark

vs CVNA

Larger-name benchmark to compare CARS against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs TC, CARG, SCI, KMX

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

CARS SEC Filings & Documents

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 7, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 26, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 27, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 6, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 7, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 6, 2025·SEC

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CARS Frequently Asked Questions

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Cars.com Inc.'s revenue?

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported $725.6M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 46% increase from $496.0M in 2014.

How fast is Cars.com Inc. growing?

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) grew revenue by 0.6% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is CARS profitable?

Yes, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is profitable, generating $34.3M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is CARS's return on equity?

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) has a return on equity (ROE) of 4.1%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.

What is Cars.com Inc.'s free cash flow?

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) generated $149.8M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

What if you invested $1,000 in CARS back in 2014?

Total return calculator · dividends reinvested · 12+ years of data

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