CARS Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CARS?

Mr. Douglas Neal MillerPres & Chief Commercial OfficerMs. Marita Hudson ThomasChief Communications OfficerMs. Jennifer VianelloChief Marketing OfficerMs. Jeanette TomyExecutive Vice President of Fin. and TreasurerMr. T. Alex VetterChief Executive Officer & DirectorRobbin Moore-RandolphDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Sonia JainChief Financial OfficerMr. William SwislowCo-FounderMr. Greg HeidornChief Technology OfficerMr. Alex VetterChief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Angelique Strong MarksChief Legal Officer & Sec.Mr. Mitch GolubCo-Founder

NYSE : CARS

Cars

$9.21

-0.13-1.39%

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55.48

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Stock Price Today

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) stock declined over -1.39%, trading at $9.21 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $9.34. The stock opened at $9.32, fluctuating between $9.07 and $9.51 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

9.34

Prev. Close

514.87M

Market Cap

9.065

Day Low

21.42

P/E Ratio

0.43

EPS (TTM)

1.74

Cash Flow per Share

9.32

Open

55.9M

Number of Shares

9.51

Day High

92.27%

Free Float in %

7.4

Book Value

681.65K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jun 05, 2026	9.32	9.51	9.07	9.21	681.67K
Jun 04, 2026	9.37	9.53	9.24	9.34	630.87K
Jun 03, 2026	9.45	9.45	9.02	9.18	908.74K
Jun 01, 2026	10.13	10.28	9.67	9.91	801.41K
May 29, 2026	10.31	10.47	10.23	10.28	830.17K
May 28, 2026	10.10	10.24	9.91	10.18	1.05M
May 27, 2026	9.86	10.25	9.86	10.06	1.17M
May 26, 2026	9.57	9.82	9.56	9.74	990.39K
May 22, 2026	9.57	9.78	9.48	9.65	811.07K
May 21, 2026	9.59	9.69	9.40	9.57	795.96K
May 20, 2026	9.69	9.80	9.41	9.74	1.02M
May 19, 2026	10.05	10.23	9.77	9.79	849.64K
May 18, 2026	9.85	10.17	9.84	10.03	977.47K
May 15, 2026	10.26	10.38	9.85	9.85	827.68K
May 14, 2026	10.43	10.60	10.21	10.33	920.32K
May 13, 2026	10.42	10.54	10.28	10.40	787.14K
May 12, 2026	10.88	10.96	10.50	10.55	934.84K
May 11, 2026	11.62	11.87	10.92	10.93	855.98K
May 08, 2026	11.65	11.94	11.35	11.68	1.1M
May 07, 2026	12.00	12.54	11.40	12.33	1.84M

Contact Details

Chicago, IL 60606

United States

https://www.cars.com 312 601 5000

About Company

Cars.com Inc. operates as a digital marketplace and provides solutions for the automotive industry. Its platform connects car shoppers with sellers. The company, through its marketplace, dealer websites, and other digital products, showcases dealer inventory, elevate and amplify dealers' and automotive manufacturers' (OEMs) brands, connect sellers with ready-to-buy audience, and empower shoppers with the resources and information needed to make car buying decisions. It also offers marketplace products, such as marketplace subscription advertising and social selling services; digital solutions, including Website platform hosting, AI chat tool, digital retailing, and review and reputation management; and advertising comprising display advertising, instant loan screening and approvals, digital advertising, and in-market audio services. As of December 31, 2021, the company served 19,179 dealer customers in 50 states, which included franchise and independent dealers, with digital and brick-and-mortar stores; and primary automakers selling vehicles in the United States. Its customers are local car dealers, OEMs, and other national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Company Overview

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) closed at $9.21 USD, losing -$0.13 (-1.39%) from the previous close of $9.34. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $7.40 and $13.97. With a market capitalization of about $514.87 million, Cars.com Inc. is classified as a small-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.64). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.32 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Cars.com Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector and the Internet Content & Information industry. Led by CEO Tobias Hartmann, the company employs approximately 1,800 people and listed since June 01, 2017. Cars.com Inc. operates as a digital marketplace and provides solutions for the automotive industry.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -17.55%, SMA50 -23.26%, SMA200 -23.34%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 22.57 (weak momentum), while the ATR of 0.53 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -42.05% below its high and over -5.02% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 867.02 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 1.32 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Cars.com Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 19.77, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.7 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.16 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 3.21, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Cars.com Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $19.28. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 13.22% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.45. The next quarter is forecast at $0.55. Next year's EPS is expected at -$30.21. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 5 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, 7 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $25.00 to $11.00. The high target offers 171.44% upside. The low target suggests 19.44% downside. The mean target is $15.86. This offers 72.2% upside. Cars.com Inc. earnings surprise history is frequent misses against expectations. The quarter that ended May 07, 2026, missed forecasts by -6.25%. The prior quarter beat by -21.43%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -5.77% in February 27, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Cars.com Inc. has 61.45 million shares outstanding. The public float is 56.70 million shares, elevated short interest at 14.27% of float. This equals 5.14 million shares. The short ratio is 5.84 days. Institutional investors hold 107.36% of the float. Insiders own 9.98%. Vetter Thomas Alex holds 844.27 thousand shares, ECKERT THOMAS D has 287.91 thousand shares and Jain Sonia has 243.64 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show balanced activity. They sold 11.40 thousand shares across 1 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Cars generated $689.18M in revenue, or $10.10 per share. Gross margin was 82.27%, operating margin 7.85%, and net profit margin 17.19%. Returns are exceptional, with ROA at 10.10% and ROE at 24.07%.
On valuation metrics, Cars trades at a P/E of 19.77, P/S of 0.70 and P/B of 1.16. The current ratio is 1.87 and quick ratio is 1.87. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -18.56 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.98, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.36.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Cars posted revenue of $689.18M, down slightly from $653.88M in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $566.98M (margin 82.27%). Operating income was $54.12M (margin 7.9%). Net income was$118.44M (EPS $1.77).
The company ended the quarter with $39.20M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $483.25M, and net debt of $444.05M. Total assets were $1.17B, with equity of $492.11M. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $136.72M, free cash flow of $115.84M, and capital expenditures of - $20.88M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Cars.com Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -8.36%, with price expected at $8.44 by June 19, 2026, within a range of $7.93 to $9.00 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 75.68%, reaching $16.18 by September 03, 2026, with a range of $15.37 to $16.92. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 44.84%, with price at $13.34 by June 04, 2027, within a range of $4.70 to $18.55.

Key Takeaways

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) shares are flat -4.1% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Cars.com Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 19.77. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $18.53, suggesting 101.19% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-8.36% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (75.68% over three months), and a longer-term gain (44.84% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Cars.com Inc. (CARS) stock price?

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) stock price is $9.21 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CARS stock reached the peak price of $9.51 while $9.07 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CARS stock occurred in the recent session was -1.39% while the dollar amount for the price change in CARS stock was - $0.13.

CARS's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed CARS is part of Auto - Dealerships industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Cars.com Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CARS?

Mr. Douglas Neal Miller
Pres & Chief Commercial Officer
Ms. Marita Hudson Thomas
Chief Communications Officer
Ms. Jennifer Vianello
Chief Marketing Officer
Ms. Jeanette Tomy
Executive Vice President of Fin. and Treasurer
Mr. T. Alex Vetter
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Robbin Moore-Randolph
Director of Investor Relations
Ms. Sonia Jain
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. William Swislow
Co-Founder
Mr. Greg Heidorn
Chief Technology Officer
Mr. Alex Vetter
Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Angelique Strong Marks
Chief Legal Officer & Sec.
Mr. Mitch Golub
Co-Founder

How CARS did perform over past 52-week?

CARS's closing price is 24.46% higher than its 52-week low of $7.40 where as its distance from 52-week high of $13.97 is -34.07%.

How many employees does CARS have?

Number of CARS employees currently stands at 1,800.

Link for CARS official website?

Official Website of CARS is: https://www.cars.com

How do I contact CARS?

CARS could be contacted at phone 312 601 5000 and can also be accessed through its website. CARS operates from 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, United States.

How many shares of CARS are traded daily?

CARS stock volume for the day was 681.65K shares. The average number of CARS shares traded daily for last 3 months was 1.32M.

What is the market cap of CARS currently?

The market value of CARS currently stands at $514.87M with its latest stock price at $9.21 and 55.9M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	1800
Beta	1.48
Sales or Revenue	$689.18M
5Y Sales Change%	0.097%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Auto - Dealerships

CARS Company Profile and Key Details

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