CARS Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
13.22%
Last Quarter
$0.12
Past Year
$0.46
Growth Past 5yrs
N/A
Next Quarter
$0.55
Estimate Next Year
- $30.21
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$25.00
175.33% Upside
Mean Price Target
$17.24
89.82% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$11.00
21.15% Upside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
CARS Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, CARS (NYSE: CARS) reported an actual EPS of $0.1214 for the quarter ending on Nov 06, 2025, compared to an estimated $0.5, resulting in a -75.72% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 07, 2025), CARS recorded an actual EPS of $0.41 with a -10.87% surprise. See CARS's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
CARS has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 06, 2025 showing a -75.72% miss. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 07, 2025 recorded a -10.87% miss. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 0.1214 | 0.5 | -75.72% |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 0.41 | 0.46 | -10.87% |
| May 08, 2025 | 0.37 | 0.39 | -5.13% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 0.49 | 0.52 | -5.77% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 0.41 | 0.44 | -6.82% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | 0.38 | 0.47 | -19.15% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CARS stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given CARS stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 17 analysts have given their ratings
to CARS out of which
6 analysts have given strong buy call,
4 analysts have given buy call,
7 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$17.24 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 89.82% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for CARS highest price target?
Analysts suggest CARS's stock price would rise to a high of $25.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for CARS over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the CARS stock price could move to $11.00.
What is the average target price for CARS?
CARS stock has an average analyst estimate of $17.24.
At its current price, how far is CARS from its average target price?
CARS shares are currently trading 89.82% above this price target.
What were CARS’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.12 versus consensus estimates of $0.50, and below the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.41.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
CARS's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.55 and - $30.21 for the whole year.
What has CARS's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected 13.22% EPS growth for CARS in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.