Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Earnings History
Profitable12 years of earnings data (2014–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Earnings Overview
As of June 23, 2026, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $27M, reflecting -55.6% year-over-year growth. The company earned $0.45 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.8%.
Looking at the long-term picture, CARS's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $592M in fiscal 2014.
Cars.com Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 83.0%, operating margin of 8.3%, and net margin of 2.8%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including TC (-$148M net income, -382.3% margin), CARG ($149M net income, 16.6% margin), SCI ($626M net income, 12.6% margin), CARS has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare CARS vs TC →
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CARS Historical Earnings Data (2014–2025)
12 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20M | -58.4% | $60M | $0.32 | 2.8% | 8.3% |
| 2024 | $48M | -59.3% | $53M | $0.72 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| 2023 | $118M | +588.4% | $54M | $1.74 | 17.2% | 7.9% |
| 2022 | $17M | +59.4% | $66M | $0.25 | 2.6% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | $11M | +101.3% | $48M | $0.15 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| 2020 | -$817M | -83.5% | -$887M | $-12.15 | -149.2% | -162.1% |
| 2019 | -$445M | -1247.5% | -$446M | $-6.65 | -73.4% | -73.5% |
| 2018 | $39M | -82.7% | $84M | $0.55 | 5.9% | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $224M | +27.3% | $134M | $3.13 | 35.8% | 21.4% |
| 2016 | $176M | +11.7% | $177M | $2.46 | 27.9% | 27.9% |
| 2015 | $158M | -73.3% | $158M | $2.20 | 26.5% | 26.4% |
| 2014 | $592M | - | $22M | $8.26 | 119.3% | 4.5% |
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CARS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CARS stock.
What is CARS earnings per share (EPS)?
CARS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $0.45, reflecting -55.6% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 2014 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Cars.com Inc.'s net income?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) trailing twelve-month net income is $27M as of 2025. Earnings declined -55.6% year-over-year. Cars.com Inc. has been profitable for 5 consecutive years.
Is CARS profitable?
Yes, CARS is profitable with a TTM net income of $27M and a net profit margin of +2.8%. Cars.com Inc. has generated profits for 5 consecutive years.
What is CARS's earnings growth rate?
CARS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -55.6%, 3-Year: +8.6%, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: -17.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 2014 to 2025.
What are CARS's profit margins?
Cars.com Inc. net profit margin is +2.8%, operating margin is +8.3%, and gross margin is +83.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +4.1%.
Is CARS growing earnings?
CARS earnings are declining — EPS fell -55.6% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $27M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of N/A.
What was CARS's best earnings year?
Cars.com Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $592M, achieved in fiscal year 2014. Earnings history on this page spans 2014 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were CARS's earnings last quarter?
CARS's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $5M with diluted EPS of $0.08. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.