Current Report · Items 2.02, 9.01 · 8-K

Cars.com Inc.

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 6, 2026, Cars.com Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Filed Aug 6, 2026Accepted Aug 6, 2026, 7:45 AM EDTCIK 1683606Accession 0001193125-26-336773

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Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) is a leading marketplace for automotive sales. For over 25 years, we've combined the most reviews in the industry, straight answers, and tools that cut through the noise to help shoppers make confident car decisions. Our scaled marketplace paired with interconnected technology, data, and media gives dealers and OEMs everything they need to sell more cars. Learn more at Cars.com.

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EX-99.1 2 cars-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Ehibit 99.1 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, August 6, 2026 -- 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. “We delivered revenue and profitability growth in the second quarter while making steady progress on our Marketplace-focused strategy. Deliberate prioritization of Marketplace product, processes, and organizational improvements …

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