Cars.com Inc.

CARSNYSECommunication ServicesInternet Content & Information

$10.21- (-)1Y −1.16%

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 Inc. (CARS) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Cars.com Inc. stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 5 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 5 unique analysts

(6 total ratings in last 90 days)

Medium Confidence∞:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$14.13

+38.39% upside

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Strong Sell

Sell

Hold

Buy

Strong Buy

Latest CARS Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Date	Analyst	Firm	Action	Rating	Price Target
Oct 7, 2026	Joseph Spak	UBS	Maintains	Hold	$13.00 → $11.50 −1.50 (−11.5%)
Sep 30, 2026	Zacks Equity Research	Zacks Equity Research	Initiates Coverage	Hold	-
Aug 13, 2026	Gary Prestopino	Barrington	Reiterates	Buy	$15.00 → $17.50 +2.50 (+16.7%)
Aug 7, 2026	Joseph Spak	UBS	Reiterates	Hold	$12.00 → $13.00 +1.00 (+8.3%)
Aug 7, 2026	Tom White	DA Davidson	Maintains	Buy	$14.50
Aug 7, 2026	Naved Khan	B Riley	Maintains	Hold	$13.00

Joseph Spak

UBS

HoldMaintains

$13.00 → $11.50

Oct 7

Zacks Equity Research

HoldInitiates Coverage

Sep 30

Gary Prestopino

Barrington

BuyReiterates

$15.00 → $17.50

Aug 13

Joseph Spak

UBS

HoldReiterates

$12.00 → $13.00

Aug 7

Tom White

DA Davidson

BuyMaintains

$14.50

Aug 7

Naved Khan

B Riley

HoldMaintains

$13.00

Aug 7

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for CARS?

The analyst consensus rating for CARS is Hold, based on the latest ratings from 5 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for CARS?

The average 12-month price target for CARS is $14.13, representing an upside of 38.4% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $10.21.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.