Is Cars.com (CARS) a Great Value Stock Right Now?

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.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 12, 2026

Cars.com Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), a leading marketplace for automotive sales, today announced that Trent Ziegler has been appointed the company's next Chief Financial Officer-Designate, effective October 19, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Sep 30, 2026

Do Options Traders Know Something About Cars.com Stock We Don't?

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

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 29, 2026

Cars.com Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Cars.com NYSE: CARS reported second-quarter revenue growth and higher profitability as marketplace subscription gains offset a decline in OEM and national advertising revenue, while management reaffirmed its full-year outlook.

MarketBeat • Aug 8, 2026

Cars.com: Consumers And Dealers Are Leaving The Platform

Cars.com remains a value trap despite a recent 10% rally, as fundamentals continue to deteriorate. Declining double-digit traffic and sequential dealer churn undermine CARS's core business and brand positioning. A tough macro backdrop, including rising used vehicle prices and weaker consumer demand, further pressures CARS' sales volumes.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2026

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 6, 2026

Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Delivered expected revenue growth and strong profitability, underpinned by focused strategy with highest Marketplace revenue growth in five years Revenue grew to $179.9 million, up 1% year-over-year and in line with guidance Net income increased to $14.3 million, up 103% year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA grew to $53.0 million, up 4% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.4%, outperformed guidance range of 28% to 29% margin Share repurchases totaled 3.7 million shares for $37 million; year-to-date share repurchases totaled 6.2 million shares for $57 million and are on pace to 2026 target of $90 million CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc .  (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-driven technology platform that simplifies buying and selling cars, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

PRNewsWire • Aug 6, 2026

Cars.com (CARS) Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates

Cars.com (CARS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.41 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Cars.com (CARS) Q2 Earnings

Although the revenue and EPS for Cars.com (CARS) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Only 2 of 56 New Vehicles Ace Car Seat Test in Cars.com's 2026 Report

Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and Volkswagen Tiguan are the only vehicles to earn straight A's for car seat fit and installation, as 10 more vehicles land on the Top Finishers list ahead of back-to-school driving season CHICAGO, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today released its 2026 Best Cars for Car Seats report, compiled by certified child passenger safety technicians and based on 12 months of hands-on testing. Out of 56 vehicles tested, only the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLS580 and the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan received straight A's across every car seat category.

PRNewsWire • Jul 29, 2026