Cars.com Inc.
Explore Cars.com Inc. stock price, valuation, financial statements, dividend history, analyst estimates, and long-term business fundamentals on StockSifting.
CARS — Monthly Price History
Adjusted close price · Hover to see price & month
Pros
- Short-term liquidity looks comfortable.
Cons
- Return on equity is on the weaker side.
- Capital efficiency is modest.
- Net margin is relatively low.
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| 3. | Meta Platforms, Inc. | $593 | 22.57 | $1,593.04 B | 0.33% | 25.69% | 33.22% | $796.25 / $520.26 | $85.87 |
| 4. | Spotify Technology S.A. | $496.95 | 32.43 | $118.18 B | — | 24.61% | 35.23% | $785 / $405 | $46.78 |
| 5. | Nebius Group N.V. | $227.81 | 79.96 | $75.54 B | — | -13.42% | 16.01% | $278.84 / $41.4 | $18.16 |
| 6. | Reddit, Inc. | $173.45 | 47.19 | $33.39 B | — | 14.89% | 25.48% | $282.95 / $110.85 | $15.34 |
| 7. | Pinterest, Inc. | $21.42 | 35.89 | $12 B | — | 6.36% | 7.76% | $39.93 / $13.84 | $7.14 |
Quarterly Results
Figures shown in M / B
| Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 183.9 M | 181.57 M | 178.74 M | 179.02 M | 180.43 M |
| Operating Profit | 21.74 M | 16.8 M | 15.25 M | 6.46 M | 19.78 M |
| Net Profit | 7.4 M | 7.66 M | 7.01 M | -2.01 M | 17.3 M |
| EPS in Rs | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | -0.04 | 0.3 |
Profit & Loss
Figures shown in M / B
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 723.24 M | 719.15 M | 689.18 M | 653.88 M |
| Operating Profit | 60.25 M | 53.5 M | 54.12 M | 66.04 M |
| Net Profit | 20.05 M | 48.19 M | 118.44 M | 17.21 M |
| EPS in Rs | 0.35 | 0.85 | 2.08 | 0.3 |
Balance Sheet
Figures shown in M / B
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | 1.06 B | 1.11 B | 1.17 B | 1.02 B |
| Total Liabilities | 589.89 M | 600.38 M | 680.34 M | 640.44 M |
| Equity | 472.53 M | 511.49 M | 492.11 M | 384.43 M |
| Current Assets | 211.59 M | 214.33 M | 178.44 M | 148.63 M |
| Current Liabilities | 113.39 M | 116.89 M | 145.75 M | 106.01 M |
Cash Flow
Last available yearly cash flow history
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | 151.64 M | 152.52 M | 136.72 M | 128.51 M |
| Investing CF | -49.4 M | -24.6 M | -97.05 M | -84.38 M |
| Financing CF | -96.62 M | -115.96 M | -31.75 M | -51.49 M |
| Free CF | 125.73 M | 128.14 M | 115.84 M | 108.8 M |
| Capex | -25.91 M | -24.38 M | -20.88 M | -19.71 M |
5Y Margin & Growth History
Last 5 years of annual financial statement data.
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth % | 4.35% | 5.4% | — | — |
| Earnings Growth % | -59.32% | 588.38% | — | — |
| Profit Margin % | 6.7% | 17.19% | 2.63% | — |
| Operating Margin % | 7.44% | 7.85% | 10.1% | — |
| Gross Margin % | 82.71% | 82.27% | 82.42% | — |
| EBITDA Margin % | 27.98% | 21.99% | 23.29% | — |
Dividend & Split History
Latest dividend payments and stock split events.
Dividend History
No dividend history available.
Stock Splits
No stock split history available.
Frequently Asked Questions — Cars.com Inc.
Will Cars.com Inc. stock hit $11 in 2026?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is currently trading at $9.21, with a 52-week range of $7.4 to $13.97. Reaching the $11 level would represent a 20% gain from the current price — a target many investors consider when evaluating near-term upside potential.
Wall Street analysts currently have a consensus price target of $12.36 for Cars.com Inc., with a Buy rating, and the most bullish analysts see the stock reaching as high as $17.5. Whether Cars.com Inc. can reach $11 in 2026 depends on several factors: revenue and earnings growth trajectory, broader market conditions, sector sentiment within the Communication Services space, and any company-specific catalysts such as product launches, earnings beats, or strategic announcements.
Historically, CARS has delivered a -7.2% CAGR over the past 5 years, which suggests the stock has demonstrated meaningful long-term growth momentum. However, past performance does not guarantee future results, and short-term price movements can be influenced by macroeconomic shifts, interest rate changes, and investor sentiment. Use the CARS Stock Return Calculator on StockSifting to model different growth scenarios and see how various CAGR assumptions translate to potential price targets. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
Is Cars.com Inc. stock worth buying at $9.21?
Whether Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is worth buying at $9.21 depends on your investment goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. Here is a breakdown of the key metrics investors typically evaluate:
Valuation: Cars.com Inc. trades at a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.9x, which can be compared against other Communication Services companies to assess whether the stock is expensive or attractively priced relative to its peers.
Profitability & efficiency: Cars.com Inc. has a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 6.3%, which reflects modest capital efficiency. Its Return on Equity (ROE) stands at 5.7%.
Financial health: The Debt-to-Equity ratio of 99.14 indicates a higher degree of financial leverage — investors should monitor debt servicing capacity.
Analyst view: The Wall Street consensus recommendation for CARS is currently Buy, with a mean price target of $12.36 based on 7 analyst ratings. Always conduct your own due diligence and consider consulting a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Nothing on StockSifting constitutes financial advice.
What is the analyst price target for Cars.com Inc. (CARS) in 2026?
As of 2026, Wall Street analysts have set a consensus (mean) price target of $12.36 for Cars.com Inc. (CARS), aggregated from 7 analyst ratings. The overall analyst recommendation is Buy.
The price target range spans from $9.0 on the bearish end to $17.5 on the most optimistic projection, with a median target of $13.0. This wide range reflects differing views on Cars.com Inc.'s growth prospects, competitive positioning, and macroeconomic sensitivity.
It is important to note that analyst price targets are forward-looking estimates based on financial models, earnings projections, and sector assumptions — they are not guarantees. Targets are regularly revised following quarterly earnings results, management guidance updates, or shifts in the broader economic outlook. Stocks can trade significantly above or below analyst targets depending on market conditions. View the full analyst breakdown and track target revisions on the CARS analysis page on StockSifting.
Is Cars.com Inc. overvalued at a P/E ratio of 18.9x?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) currently has a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.9x, meaning investors are paying $18.9 for every $1 of the company's trailing twelve-month earnings. Whether this makes the stock overvalued depends on several contextual factors:
Sector context: The Communication Services sector tends to command higher valuation multiples when growth expectations are elevated. A 18.9x P/E falls within a moderate range, reflecting reasonable market confidence in Cars.com Inc.'s earnings outlook.
Growth-adjusted valuation: A P/E ratio in isolation can be misleading. Fast-growing companies often deserve higher P/E multiples because their future earnings are expected to rise significantly. A more complete picture comes from looking at the PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) — a PEG below 1 is often considered undervalued, while above 2 may signal overvaluation. Cars.com Inc.'s ROCE of 6.3% suggests it has moderate capital returns.
Additional metrics to review: P/E is just one lens. Compare it alongside the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio, EV/EBITDA, Price-to-Sales, and free cash flow yield for a more complete valuation picture. View all of CARS's valuation ratios on StockSifting's ratios section. Valuation is subjective and context-dependent — this is not investment advice.
What will Cars.com Inc. stock be worth in 2029?
Projecting Cars.com Inc. (CARS)'s stock price 3 years into the future — to 2029 — requires making assumptions about the company's earnings growth, valuation multiple, and broader market conditions. No projection is guaranteed, but historical growth rates offer a reasonable starting point.
Based on CARS's historical 5-year Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of -7.2%, if that rate of growth were to continue, the stock could reach approximately $7 by 2029 — up from its current price of $9.21. This projection assumes the historical CAGR holds, which depends on Cars.com Inc. sustaining its revenue growth, maintaining profit margins, and the market continuing to reward it at a similar valuation multiple.
In reality, stock prices rarely follow a straight-line trajectory. Short-term volatility, earnings misses, sector rotations, interest rate changes, and macroeconomic events can all cause significant deviations from any modeled path. Investors with a 3-year horizon should focus on the fundamental business trajectory — revenue growth, expanding margins, and free cash flow generation — rather than short-term price fluctuations.
You can model different scenarios — conservative, base, and bull case — using the CARS Return Calculator on StockSifting. Enter any investment amount and CAGR assumption to see projected outcomes over your chosen time horizon. All projections are mathematical estimates only and do not constitute financial advice.