Cars.com Inc.

Report azionario NYSE:CARS

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$664.1m

Cars.com Crescita futura

Criteri Future verificati 3/6

Cars.com prevede che gli utili e i ricavi cresceranno rispettivamente di 19% e 1.7% all'anno. Si prevede che l'EPS crescerà di 22% all'anno. Si prevede che il ritorno sul capitale proprio sarà di 26.2% in 3 anni.

Informazioni chiave

19.0%

Tasso di crescita degli utili

21.98%

Tasso di crescita dell'EPS

Interactive Media and Services crescita degli utili3.5%
Tasso di crescita dei ricavi1.7%
Rendimento futuro del capitale proprio26.19%
Copertura analitica

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Ultimo aggiornamento10 Jul 2026

Aggiornamenti recenti sulla crescita futura

Recent updates

Articolo di analisi • Jul 16

What Is Cars.com Inc.'s (NYSE:CARS) Share Price Doing?

Cars.com Inc. ( NYSE:CARS ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Aggiornamento narrativa • Jun 24

CARS: Cost Cuts And Buybacks Will Support A Stronger Earnings Profile

Analysts have modestly lifted their blended price target on Cars.com by $1, reflecting updated views on its risk profile and valuation multiples following recent research that included both a target increase and a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cars.com reflects a mixed view, with some bullish analysts lifting valuation targets while more cautious voices focus on risk factors that could limit upside.
Aggiornamento narrativa • Jun 09

CARS: 2026 Cost Cuts And AI Advertising Will Drive Repricing

Analyst price targets for Cars.com have been adjusted by $1. The change reflects updated assumptions around discount rates, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a slightly lower future P/E that together balance recent Street research views.
Aggiornamento narrativa • May 26

CARS: Cost Cuts And Buybacks Will Reshape Earnings Profile By 2027

Narrative Update on Cars.com The analyst price target for Cars.com is now aligned with a revised fair value estimate of $13.00, as analysts factor in updated expectations for slower revenue growth, lower profit margins, a higher discount rate, and a reduced future P/E multiple following recent guidance and sector commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Cars.com offers a mixed picture, with some analysts still constructive on the long term setup while others are more cautious after the latest Q4 results and guidance.
Aggiornamento narrativa • May 11

CARS: 2026 Earnings Execution And Cost Cuts Will Drive Future Repricing

Analysts have trimmed the average Cars.com price target by about $1, reflecting lower revenue growth assumptions and reduced future P/E expectations. These factors are partly offset by slightly higher projected profit margins and a modestly lower discount rate.
Seeking Alpha • May 11

Cars.com: Declining Traffic, Sinking Subscription Base

Summary Cars.com is a value trap despite a post-Q1 earnings rebound. The company faced flat revenue trends and weak dealer retention, which stands in stark contrast to larger rival CarGurus. Traffic is declining, while the company is facing flat dealer counts and flat average revenue (compared to mid-teens growth for CarGurus). Though cheap at a ~5x forward adjusted EBITDA multiple (vs. ~9x for CarGurus), the company has poor execution and few upside catalysts. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Aggiornamento narrativa • Apr 26

CARS: Future Dealer Tech Spending Will Face Longer Competitive And AI Pressures

Analysts have reduced their price targets on Cars.com into a lower $10 to $20 range, citing Q4 results with softer EBITDA, below-consensus 2026 guidance and limited visibility on growth and margins as competitive and AI related pressures build. Analyst Commentary Recent research notes highlight that bearish analysts are resetting expectations for Cars.com, centering their views on softer profitability, cautious multi year guidance and rising competitive and AI related pressures.
Aggiornamento narrativa • Apr 12

CARS: Future Dealer Tech Investments Will Face Slower Near Term Progress

Analysts have trimmed the blended price target range for Cars.com to around $10 to $20 as they react to Q4 results, lower 2026 EBITDA estimates, and comments pointing to limited visibility on a growth inflection and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a clear reset in expectations around Cars.com, with multiple bearish analysts cutting price targets and tempering growth assumptions after the Q4 print and 2026 guidance.
Aggiornamento narrativa • Mar 28

CARS: Softer Margins And 2026 Outlook Will Set Up Future Repricing

The analyst price target for Cars.com has been reduced by $7.50, to $17.50, as analysts factor in softer margin expectations, higher perceived risk, and lower 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, alongside weaker ad spending and increased competitive pressure. Analyst Commentary Street research has turned more cautious on Cars.com in the near term, with several firms trimming price targets and, in one case, reducing the rating to Neutral.
Aggiornamento narrativa • Mar 14

CARS: Future Dealer Tech Investments Will Support Long Term Margin Expansion

Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Cars.com, with the consolidated target moving lower into a roughly $10 to $20 range. They cited softer EBITDA guidance, reduced 2026 estimates and limited visibility on a growth inflection.
Aggiornamento narrativa • Feb 28

CARS: Future Dealer Tech Investments Will Reshape Long Term Margin Potential

Narrative Update on Cars.com The updated analyst price target for Cars.com shifts to $10 from $11 as analysts factor in softer revenue growth assumptions, a higher discount rate, and recent Street research citing mixed Q4 results, lower EBITDA, and reduced visibility on future growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a more cautious stance on Cars.com, with several bearish analysts trimming price targets and, in some cases, shifting to more neutral ratings as they reassess the risk and reward trade off.
Articolo di analisi • Dec 15

Investors Appear Satisfied With Cars.com Inc.'s (NYSE:CARS) Prospects

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 19x, you may...
Articolo di analisi • Oct 12

Does Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Articolo di analisi • Sep 24

Is It Time To Consider Buying Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS)?

While Cars.com Inc. ( NYSE:CARS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise...
Articolo di analisi • Jun 21

Is Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Articolo di analisi • May 29

Cars.com Inc.'s (NYSE:CARS) CEO Will Probably Find It Hard To See A Huge Raise This Year

Key Insights Cars.com to hold its Annual General Meeting on 4th of June CEO T. Vetter's total compensation includes...
Articolo di analisi • May 16

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) Shareholders

Last week's earnings announcement from Cars.com Inc. ( NYSE:CARS ) was disappointing to investors, with a sluggish...
Articolo di analisi • Feb 28

Investors Give Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) Shares A 35% Hiding

The Cars.com Inc. ( NYSE:CARS ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 35...
Articolo di analisi • Dec 23

Does Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Articolo di analisi • Nov 23

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Cars.com Inc.'s (NYSE:CARS) 26% Share Price Surge

Cars.com Inc. ( NYSE:CARS ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Seeking Alpha • Nov 19

Cars.com Contends With Uneven Dealer Demand (Downgrade)

Summary Cars.com recently reported Q3 2024 results, matching revenue estimates but missing earnings projections. Financial trends show slight revenue growth, improved operating income, and strong free cash flow, but gross margins have declined due to higher product and technology expenses. My near-term hold outlook hinges on dealer demand recovery, with potential upside if growth rates improve. But significant recovery may not occur until 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi • Nov 14

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) Shareholders

Despite Cars.com Inc.'s ( NYSE:CARS ) most recent earnings report having soft headline numbers, its stock has had a...
Articolo di analisi • Sep 18

Is Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
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Nuova narrativa • Sep 15

Accu-Trade And OEM Synergies Spark Revenue Surge And Margin Expansion

Expanded market presence and enhanced service offerings through dealer base growth and ARPD maintenance suggest potential for revenue increase.
Seeking Alpha • Aug 28

Cars.com Is Not In The Growth Race

Summary Cars.com is a popular online platform for buying and selling vehicles. Although the company reported strong financial results for Q2 2024, there is no reason to assume CARS will see continuous long-term growth. Cars.com has a solid balance sheet and a good management, but it has had a rough time trying to find revenue growth. As a consequence of this lack of revenue and earnings growth, I believe the stock will also have a hard time providing shareholders with capital appreciation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi • Jun 20

Improved Earnings Required Before Cars.com Inc. (NYSE:CARS) Shares Find Their Feet

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...

Previsioni di crescita degli utili e dei ricavi

NYSE:CARS - Stime future degli analisti e dati finanziari passati (USD Millions )
DataRicaviUtiliFlusso di cassa liberoLiquidità dell'operazioneAvg. Numero di analisti
12/31/2028763651431643
12/31/2027748681481727
12/31/2026729531411647
3/31/202672427136162N/A
12/31/202572320126152N/A
9/30/202572030119145N/A
6/30/202571841114139N/A
3/31/202571845124149N/A
12/31/202471948128153N/A
9/30/202471839144168N/A
6/30/202471325127149N/A
3/31/2024702108121142N/A
12/31/2023689118116137N/A
9/30/2023678120108129N/A
6/30/2023668113121142N/A
3/31/202366324105126N/A
12/31/202265417109129N/A
9/30/2022644497113N/A
6/30/2022636986101N/A
3/31/202262910101118N/A
12/31/202162411119138N/A
9/30/202161821136158N/A
6/30/20216066140161N/A
3/31/2021553-24143160N/A
12/31/2020548-789122139N/A
9/30/2020547-82899118N/A
6/30/2020554-1,24288108N/A
3/31/2020601-1,2246892N/A
12/31/2019607-445N/A101N/A
9/30/2019619-432N/A123N/A
6/30/201963610N/A144N/A
3/31/201965629N/A175N/A
12/31/201866239N/A164N/A
9/30/2018654181N/A160N/A
6/30/2018645186N/A160N/A
3/31/2018633198N/A169N/A
12/31/2017626224N/A186N/A
9/30/2017631121N/A206N/A
6/30/2017634152N/A224N/A
3/31/2017634170N/A217N/A
12/31/2016633176N/A199N/A
9/30/2016624169N/A196N/A
6/30/2016613158N/A183N/A
3/31/2016603154N/A176N/A
12/31/2015597158N/A190N/A

Previsioni di crescita futura degli analisti

Guadagni vs tasso di risparmio: La crescita prevista degli utili di CARS ( 19% all'anno) è superiore al tasso di risparmio ( 3.5% ).

Guadagni vs Mercato: Si prevede che gli utili di CARS ( 19% all'anno) cresceranno più rapidamente del mercato US ( 16.4% all'anno).

Guadagni ad alta crescita: Si prevede che gli utili di CARS cresceranno, ma non in modo significativo.

Ricavi vs Mercato: Si prevede che il fatturato di CARS ( 1.7% all'anno) crescerà più lentamente rispetto al mercato US ( 12.5% all'anno).

Ricavi ad alta crescita: Si prevede che il fatturato di CARS ( 1.7% all'anno) crescerà più lentamente di 20% all'anno.

Previsioni di crescita dell'utile per azione

Rendimento futuro del capitale proprio

ROE futuro: Si prevede che il Return on Equity di CARS sarà elevato tra 3 anni ( 26.2 %)

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Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/07/31 09:43
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/07/31 00:00
Utili2026/03/31
Utili annuali2025/12/31

Fonti dei dati

I dati utilizzati nella nostra analisi aziendale provengono da S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. I seguenti dati sono utilizzati nel nostro modello di analisi per generare questo report. I dati sono normalizzati, il che può comportare un ritardo nella disponibilità della fonte.

PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

* Esempio per i titoli statunitensi, per i titoli non statunitensi si utilizzano forme e fonti normative equivalenti.

Se non specificato, tutti i dati finanziari si basano su un periodo annuale ma vengono aggiornati trimestralmente. Si tratta dei cosiddetti dati TTM (Trailing Twelve Month) o LTM (Last Twelve Month). Per saperne di più.

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Fonti analitiche

Cars.com Inc. è coperta da 14 analisti. 7 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
Gary PrestopinoBarrington Research Associates, Inc.
Daniel KurnosBenchmark Company
Sameet SinhaB. Riley Securities, Inc.