Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Revenue History
Annual and quarterly revenue from 2014 to 2025
Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
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CARS Revenue Growth
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2022)
CARS's revenue distribution by segment and geography for fiscal year 2022
By Product/Segment
CARS Revenue Analysis (2014–2025)
As of May 8, 2026, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) generated trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue of $724.4 million, reflecting modest growth of +0.7% year-over-year. The most recent quarter (Q1 2026) recorded $180.2 million in revenue, down 2.0% sequentially.
Looking at the longer-term picture, CARS's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +5.7%, indicating steady revenue expansion. The company achieved its highest annual revenue of $723.2 million in 2025, representing a new all-time high.
Revenue diversification analysis shows CARS's business is primarily driven by Subscription Advertising And Digital Solutions (83%), Display Advertising (14%), and Other Major Product And Services (2%). With over half of revenue concentrated in Subscription Advertising And Digital Solutions, the company maintains significant focus in this area while developing other growth vectors.
When compared to Consumer Cyclical sector peers including TC (-67.7% YoY), CARG (+5.9% YoY), and SCI (+2.8% YoY), CARS has underperformed the peer group in terms of revenue growth. Compare CARS vs TC →
CARS Revenue vs Peers
Revenue metrics vs comparable public companies
| Company | TTM Revenue | YoY Growth | 5Y CAGR | Op. Margin | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARSCurrent | $724M | +0.7% | +5.7% | 8.3% | |
 TC | $49M | -67.7% | -40.2% | -182.9% | |
 CARG | $939M | +5.9% | +11.2% | 20.7% | |
 SCI | $4.3B | +2.8% | +4.2% | 22.6% | |
 KMX | $28.2B | -1.5% | +5.7% | 2.8% | |
 CVNA | $20.3B | +51.7% | +29.5% | 9.3% |
CARS Historical Revenue Data (2014–2025)
| Year | Revenue | YoY % | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Op. Income | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $723.2M | +0.6% | $600.5M | 83.0% | $60.2M | 8.3% |
| 2024 | $719.2M | +4.3% | $594.8M | 82.7% | $53.5M | 7.4% |
| 2023 | $689.2M | +5.4% | $567.0M | 82.3% | $54.1M | 7.9% |
| 2022 | $653.9M | +4.8% | $538.9M | 82.4% | $66.0M | 10.1% |
| 2021 | $623.7M | +13.9% | $509.5M | 81.7% | $48.3M | 7.8% |
| 2020 | $547.5M | -9.8% | $446.0M | 81.5% | $-887,327,000 | -162.1% |
| 2019 | $606.7M | -8.4% | $507.1M | 83.6% | $-446,060,000 | -73.5% |
| 2018 | $662.1M | +5.7% | $569.8M | 86.1% | $83.9M | 12.7% |
| 2017 | $626.3M | -1.1% | $560.7M | 89.5% | $134.3M | 21.4% |
| 2016 | $633.1M | +6.1% | $503.2M | 79.5% | $176.7M | 27.9% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CARS stock.
Is CARS's revenue growth accelerating or slowing?
CARS revenue growth slowed to +0.7%, below the 5-year CAGR of +5.7%. TTM revenue is $724M. The deceleration marks a shift from historical growth rates.
What is CARS's long-term revenue growth rate?
Cars.com Inc.'s 5-year revenue CAGR of +5.7% reflects the variable expansion pattern. Current YoY growth of +0.7% is near this long-term average.
How is CARS's revenue distributed by segment?
CARS reports revenue by product line and geographic region. Annual and quarterly breakdowns from 2014-2025 are available for download. Segment mix reveals concentration and diversification trends.