Cars.com
CARS
Market cap $1.05B

15.97 USD

-0.10

0.62%

At close Oct 17, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

15.97

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.62%

5 days

2.24%

1 month

-12.68%

3 months

-18.98%

6 months

-1.18%

Year to date

-13.06%

1 year

-5.95%

5 years

45.84%

About: Cars.com Inc is an online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles. The company brands include Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, Accu-Trade, PickupTrucks.com, CreditIQ, and NewCars.com., websites directed towards different consumer segments.

Employees: 1,700

Information Technology Computer Processing & Data Preparation

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Funds holding %

of 6,740 funds

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Analysts bullish %

of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q2 SEC filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q1] → 2 (+1) [Q2]

58% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.85M | Put options by funds: $1.18M

43% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 33 | Existing positions closed: 23

21% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $1.02B [Q1] → $1.23B (+$210M) [Q2]

16% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 79 | Existing positions reduced: 68

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 199 [Q1] → 209 (+10) [Q2]

4.18% more ownership

Funds ownership: 89.99% [Q1] → 94.17% (+4.18%) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$19

19%

upside

Avg. target

$23

43%

upside

High target

$26

63%

upside

5 analyst ratings

3 positive

60%

2 neutral

40%

0 negative

0%

Barrington Research Gary Prestopino 61% 1-year accuracy 59 / 97 met price target	57%upside $25	Outperform Maintained	23 Aug 2024
B. Riley Securities Lee Krowl 0% 1-year accuracy 0 / 2 met price target	63%upside $26	Buy Maintained	9 Aug 2024
UBS Kunal Madhukar 75% 1-year accuracy 3 / 4 met price target	19%upside $19	Neutral Maintained	9 Aug 2024
JP Morgan Rajat Gupta 67% 1-year accuracy 18 / 27 met price target	19%upside $19	Neutral Downgraded	9 Aug 2024
Barrington Research Gary Prestopino 61% 1-year accuracy 59 / 97 met price target	57%upside $25	Outperform Maintained	5 Aug 2024

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Financial journalist opinion

Cars Commerce's Industry Insights Report Shows a Stabilizing Market; Ford, Chevrolet and Honda Drive Balanced New-Car Inventory Levels in August

Used-Car Market Levels Out Amid Softening Trade-In Values and Increased Inventory CHICAGO , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a " Cars Commerce.

Cars Commerce's Industry Insights Report Shows a Stabilizing Market; Ford, Chevrolet and Honda Drive Balanced New-Car Inventory Levels in August

Zacks Investment Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Cars.com (CARS) Stock?

Investors need to pay close attention to Cars.com (CARS) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Cars.com (CARS) Stock?

Zacks Investment Research

Bear of the Day: Cars.com (CARS)

Cars.com ( CARS ) is a small-cap operator of an online automotive platform. The company offers new and used vehicle listings, expert and consumer reviews, and research tools.

Bear of the Day: Cars.com (CARS)

Zacks Investment Research

3 Stocks to Play the Rebound in Retail Sales: BBY, EAT, CARS

An unparalleled increase in consumer outlays bolstered retail sales in July. This calls for investing in stocks such as Best Buy (BBY), Brinker International (EAT) and Cars.com (CARS).

3 Stocks to Play the Rebound in Retail Sales: BBY, EAT, CARS

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

Used-Car Market Struggles With Shortage of Low-Mileage Vehicles, Leading to Price Decline and Influx of High-Mileage Inventory CHICAGO , Aug. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a " Cars Commerce ."), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, outlines shifts in the automotive industry in its July Industry Insights Report.

New-Car Market Sees Sharp Decline in Sub-$30,000 Vehicles, According to Cars Commerce Industry Insights Report

Family First: Cars.com Survey Finds Over 60% of Parents Purchase a Vehicle Based on Car Seat Needs

Only Six Vehicles — All SUVs — Take Top Spots in Cars.com's 2024 Best Cars for Car Seats Report, With Half From Volkswagen CHICAGO , Aug. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) reports over 60% of parents say car seats play a pivotal role in their purchase decision, with some going as far as to bring a car seat to the dealership for a test fit before buying.1 Of parents who brought a car seat to the dealership, 84% said their questions were answered effectively, making the process smoother and more reassuring.1 To further aid parents, Cars.com's 2024 Best Cars for Car Seats Report provides current and expecting parents with a resource that evaluates which vehicles easily and safely accommodate cars seats for growing families. "Cars.com's Best Cars for Car Seats Report helps narrow down potential vehicles for parents so they feel empowered to make the right decision for their family," said Jennifer Geiger, Cars.com news editor and certified child passenger safety technician.

Family First: Cars.com Survey Finds Over 60% of Parents Purchase a Vehicle Based on Car Seat Needs

Zacks Investment Research

Should Value Investors Buy Cars.com (CARS) Stock?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Should Value Investors Buy Cars.com (CARS) Stock?

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS ) Q2 2024 Results Conference Call August 8, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Catherine Chen - Vice President, Investor Relations Alex Vetter - Chief Executive Officer Sonia Jain - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Naved Khan - B. Riley Securities Gary Prestopino - Barrington Research Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Marvin Fong - BTIG Tom White - Davidson Joseph Spak - UBS Doug Arthur - Huber Research Operator Ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Cars Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call.

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Zacks Investment Research

Cars.com (CARS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

The headline numbers for Cars.com (CARS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Cars.com (CARS) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Zacks Investment Research

Cars.com (CARS) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Cars.com (CARS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.38 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.47 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.37 per share a year ago.

Cars.com (CARS) Lags Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

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