0HTZ Stock Chart & Stats
$11.84
$0.39(3.28%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$11.84
$0.39(3.28%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$7.51 - $13.63
Previous CloseN/A
Volume27.00
Average Volume (3M)169.00
Market Cap
$583.51M
Enterprise Value$1.03K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$33.29M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$447.13M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.6
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.58
Shares Outstanding53,532,715
10 Day Avg. Volume211
30 Day Avg. Volume169
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.68
Price to Book (P/B)1.56
Price to Sales (P/S)1.02
P/FCF Ratio4.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.50Price Target Upside22.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.09
Revenue Forecast (FY)$728.99M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Marketplace MomentumMarketplace growth, recovering subscriber volumes, and record revenue per dealer indicate stronger customer value and monetization within the core platform. This supports durable revenue quality because improved engagement and package economics can compound even if broader automotive advertising demand fluctuates.
Cash GenerationStrong operating and free cash flow demonstrate that reported earnings convert into funding capacity for product investment, debt service, and shareholder returns. High cash conversion provides resilience and gives management flexibility to pursue the marketplace strategy without relying entirely on external financing.
Product And AI ExecutionFaster feature deployment and measurable AI engagement strengthen Cars.com's ability to improve shopper conversion and dealer lead value. If these tools scale across the marketplace, they can deepen platform differentiation, support retention, and create additional monetization opportunities over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
OEM Revenue PressureThe sharp OEM and national revenue decline exposes a meaningful weakness outside the core marketplace and reduces the diversification of Cars.com's revenue base. Continued pressure in manufacturer advertising could constrain consolidated growth and require the marketplace segment to carry more of the expansion burden.
Solutions Subscriber PressureWeak website units and Solutions subscribers indicate that adoption of parts of the dealer software ecosystem remains under pressure. Dependence on product innovation and packaging instead of unit growth may limit near-term expansion and makes broader platform monetization more execution-sensitive.
Leverage And Uneven ProfitabilityMeaningful leverage reduces financial flexibility and leaves less capacity to absorb weaker operating conditions or fund initiatives internally. Uneven profitability and relatively low recent returns on equity also suggest that strong gross economics do not consistently translate into durable bottom-line earnings.
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0HTZ FAQ
What was Cars.com, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Cars.com, Inc. lowest share price was $7.51 and its highest was $13.63 in the past 12 months.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap?
Cars.com, Inc.’s market cap is $583.51M.
When is Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Cars.com, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Cars.com, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Cars.com, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.51 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.513 by -$0.003.
Is Cars.com, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Cars.com, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Cars.com, Inc. pay dividends?
Cars.com, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Cars.com, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Cars.com, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.57.
How many shares outstanding does Cars.com, Inc. have?
Cars.com, Inc. has 53,532,715 shares outstanding.
What happened to Cars.com, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Cars.com, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.51 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.513. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.347%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Cars.com, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:0HTZ
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Cars Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$14.50 (22.47% Upside)
$14.50 (22.47% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
GB:0HTZ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $790.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-10.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Cars.com, Inc.
Cars.com Inc. operates as a leading digital platform, offering comprehensive services and solutions specifically tailored for the automotive sector. Its central purpose is to seamlessly connect prospective car buyers with vehicle sellers. Through its flagship online marketplace, customized dealer websites, and an array of other digital products, the company undertakes several key functions: it prominently showcases available vehicle inventories from dealerships, significantly enhances the brand visibility and reputation of both independent and franchised dealers alongside automotive manufacturers (OEMs), directs genuinely interested buyers to sellers, and equips consumers with essential tools and information to confidently navigate their car purchasing journey. Beyond these core offerings, Cars.com Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of specialized services. These include marketplace-centric products such as subscription-based advertising and social selling support. Its digital solutions encompass website platform hosting, an advanced AI-powered chat system, comprehensive digital retailing functionalities, and robust reputation management services. Furthermore, a wide array of advertising options are available, ranging from visual display campaigns and instant loan pre-qualification and approval processes to broader digital ad placements and targeted in-market audio advertisements. By December 31, 2021, Cars.com Inc. had established an extensive client base, serving 19,179 dealer customers throughout all 50 U.S. states. This diverse network included both franchised and independent dealerships operating via online platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar locations, as well as major automakers marketing vehicles across the United States. Essentially, its primary clientele consists of local car dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and various national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
0HTZ Company Deck
0HTZ Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted tangible progress converting strategy into results — marketplace growth, record ARPD, improved product deployment velocity, adjusted EBITDA and margin expansion, cost discipline, strong early AI engagement and active share repurchases. Key near-term challenges include a meaningful decline in OEM/national revenue (-18% YoY), reduced website units and Solutions uptake, lower add-on media adoption, and a deliberate decline in broad traffic as the company refocuses on higher-quality visitors. New monetization initiatives (Dealer Verified Listings, AccuTrade integration) are promising but early-stage. Overall, the positives around marketplace momentum, margin expansion and product cadence significantly outweigh the headwinds, though management will need to sustain execution to convert early product wins into broader Solutions/website recovery.View all GB:0HTZ earnings summaries0HTZ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.50
▲(22.47% Upside)