Cars.com Inc.
CARSNYSECommunication ServicesInternet Content & Information
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $579.55M
- P/E (TTM)
- 16.90
- Forward P/E
- 21.50
- Dividend yield
- -
- 52-week range
- $7.40$13.69
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 728.60K
Cars.com (CARS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $10.01 - $10.48 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $13.69 |
| 52-Week Low | $7.40 |
| Open | $10.33 |
| Volume (last close) | 749.83K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 728.60K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 725.63M |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 34.30M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 144.19M |
| EPS (TTM) | $0.57 |
| Profit Margin | 4.73% |
| Operating Margin | 11.45% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 7.73% |
| Debt to Equity | 1.01 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% |
| Payout Ratio | 0.00% |
| Market Cap | 579.55M |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 56.65M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 16.90 |
| Forward P/E | 21.50 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.80 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.31 |
| EV/EBITDA | 6.27 |
| 50-Day MA | $11.25 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $10.66 |
| 1-Year Change | −1.16% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Cars.com at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cars.com (CARS) has a market capitalization of $579.55M. The stock trades at 16.9× trailing earnings, 21.5× forward earnings and 0.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $34.30M on revenue of $725.63M (a 4.7% profit margin) and generated $144.19M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 1.1% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $33.29M in cash and securities against $447.13M of debt, a net debt position of $413.84M.
Cars.com does not currently pay a dividend.
The share price is down 1.2% over the past year. At $10.21 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $7.40 to $13.69, below its 200-day moving average of $10.66.
Based on 5 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Hold with an average price target of $14.13, 38.4% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cars.com
What is the current stock price for CARS?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, CARS stock trades at $10.21. The 52-week range is $7.40–$13.69, with a day range of $10.01–$10.48.
What is the P/E ratio for CARS?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cars.com's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 16.9, meaning investors pay $16.9 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 21.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Cars.com operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does CARS pay dividends?
Cars.com does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company retains its earnings to reinvest in the business. Check the Dividends tab for historical dividend information.
What do analysts recommend for CARS?
Based on ratings from 5 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for CARS is Hold. The average 12-month price target is $14.13, a 38.4% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $10.21.
What is the market cap of CARS?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Cars.com's market capitalization is $578.4M, classifying it as a small-cap company. Cars.com operates in the Communication Services sector within the Internet Content & Information industry.