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Cars.com Inc (CARS)
$11.14+0.39 (+3.63%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
Cars.com Inc., an audience-driven technology company, provides solutions for the automotive industry in the United States.
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The Narrative
Cars.com Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $11.14 with a market capitalization of $560M. Wall Street consensus targets $13.00 (7 analysts), implying a +16.7% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 20% below its 52-week high of $13.97, remaining 2.8% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 95/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +16.7% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $180.22M↓ | $183.90M↑ | $181.57M↑ | $178.74M↓ | $179.02M |
| Gross Profit | $148.48M↓ | $152.12M↑ | $151.51M↑ | $148.19M↑ | $147.54M |
| Operating Income | $16.63M↓ | $21.74M↑ | $16.80M↑ | $15.25M↑ | $6.46M |
| Net Income | $4.98M↓ | $7.40M↓ | $7.66M↑ | $7.01M↑ | -$2.01M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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).
$560.15M
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
5.87%
Volume
Today's trading volume
837,967
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