CARS

$8.02

Post-MarketAs of Mar 17, 8:00 PM UTC

Cars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States.

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Current Price$8.02
Potential Downside
24.9%
Whystock Fair Value$6.02
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Fundamentals

SectorCommunication Services
IndustryInternet Content & Information

Cars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States. The company offers marketplace through Cars.com that allows OEMs and dealers to merchandise their inventory, as well as provide...

Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$479.70M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
25.06
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.48
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROIC
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
4.08%
Quick Ratio
Pristine liquidity. Sufficient cash to cover all near-term obligations.
1.67

Recent News

StockStory
Mar 17, 2026

Why Cars.com (CARS) Stock Is Up Today

Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 5.5% in the afternoon session after a company director, Ross Jenell, reported an open-market purchase of company stock, a move often seen as a signal of insider confidence. According to a filing, Jenell bought 1,995 shares. Such purchases by high-level insiders can suggest they believe the company's shares are undervalued or that positive developments are on the horizon. Bolstering the stock's rise, the broader market also

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
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BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
24/7 Wall St.
Mar 11, 2026

CarGurus Is Quietly Becoming the Auto Marketplace to Beat

While the broader market has been grinding lower in early 2026, CarGurus (NASDAQ:CARG) has been quietly doing something most auto marketplace competitors can only dream about: growing faster, getting leaner, and embedding itself deeper into dealer operations across the country and internationally. The stock is up 12.4% since its Q4 earnings report while SPY has ... CarGurus Is Quietly Becoming the Auto Marketplace to Beat

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.
TipRanks
Feb 28, 2026

Cars.com price target lowered to $13 from $22 at B. Riley

B. Riley analyst Naved Khan lowered the firm’s price target on Cars.com (CARS) to $13 from $22 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Cars.com reported mixed Q4 results with revenue in line with consensus while EBITDA was lower, hurt by weakness in ad spending on the platform, and 2026 guidance was below consensus, reflecting a continuation of these headwinds, the analyst tells investors in a research note.Claim 70% Off TipRanks PremiumUnlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for

BEARISH
Negative press. News cycle fixated on risk factors or misses.
MarketBeat
Feb 28, 2026

Cars.com Q4 Earnings Call Highlights

Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) executives used the company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings call to outline a strategic pivot toward strengthening its marketplace “flywheel,” while also providing guidance that reflects continued dealer revenue gains offset by ongoing volatility in OEM and national

BULLISH
Positive press. Headlines skewed toward growth and analyst upgrades.