Cars.com (CARS) Projected to Release Earnings on Thursday

Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) is expected to release its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.56 per share and revenue of $183.4380 million for the quarter. Investors can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.

Cars.com Stock Up 0.6%

Shares of NYSE CARS opened at $10.68 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94, a quick ratio of 1.82 and a current ratio of 1.82. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $11.87 and its 200-day simple moving average is $11.98. The firm has a market cap of $638.47 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.21 and a beta of 1.46. Cars.com has a 1 year low of $9.56 and a 1 year high of $15.92.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on CARS shares. UBS Group lifted their price target on Cars.com from $12.00 to $13.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 14th. Barrington Research reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $25.00 price objective on shares of Cars.com in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. DA Davidson restated a “buy” rating and set a $13.50 price target on shares of Cars.com in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Cars.com from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, November 8th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c-)” rating on shares of Cars.com in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $17.90.

Insider Buying and Selling at Cars.com

In related news, CFO Sonia Jain sold 11,400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, December 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.45, for a total value of $153,330.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 243,642 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,276,984.90. This trade represents a 4.47% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Matthew B. Crawford sold 27,358 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $12.03, for a total value of $329,116.74. Following the transaction, the insider owned 71,103 shares in the company, valued at approximately $855,369.09. This trade represents a 27.79% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 2.12% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Cars.com

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Royal Bank of Canada raised its stake in shares of Cars.com by 122.8% in the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 29,655 shares of the company’s stock valued at $334,000 after purchasing an additional 16,347 shares in the last quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Cars.com by 23.4% in the first quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 33,860 shares of the company’s stock valued at $382,000 after acquiring an additional 6,416 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC lifted its stake in Cars.com by 19.5% during the first quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 242,251 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,730,000 after purchasing an additional 39,561 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its stake in shares of Cars.com by 62.3% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 218,358 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,588,000 after purchasing an additional 83,848 shares during the period. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of Cars.com by 4.8% in the 2nd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 223,879 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,653,000 after buying an additional 10,276 shares in the last quarter. 89.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Cars.com Company Profile

Cars.com operates as a leading online automotive marketplace in the United States, connecting car shoppers with new and used vehicle listings from dealerships and private sellers. The platform enables consumers to research makes and models, compare prices, read expert and user reviews, and access tools such as TrueCost to estimate ownership expenses over time. Through its website and mobile applications, Cars.com aims to simplify the car-buying process by aggregating detailed vehicle data, payment calculators, and dealership ratings into a single user-friendly experience.

On the dealer side, Cars.com provides a suite of marketing and lead-generation services designed to help automotive retailers reach potential buyers and manage their online presence.