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Cars.com Inc. Common Stock · CARS
CARSNYSECommon stockCurrentCIK 1683606Updated Oct 9, 2026
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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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Cars Commerce Announces Inducement Awards Under NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08 News provided by Cars.com Inc. Dec 23, 2025, 07:30 ET Share this article Share to X Share this article Share to X CHICAGO , Dec. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS ) (d/b/a " Cars Commerce Inc .") ("Cars Commer ↗
Recent filings
SCHEDULE 13G/A - filed by DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP regarding Cars.com Inc.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · Regulation FD Disclosure
Items 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
144 filing
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Financials
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 1,062,418,000Source | 1,111,865,000Source | 1,172,449,000Source | 1,024,870,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 35,223,000Source | 40,704,000Source | 43,853,000Source | 45,218,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 167,207,000Source | 143,279,000Source | 147,058,000Source | 102,856,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 527,082,000Source | 585,690,000Source | 669,167,000Source | 707,088,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 56,236,000Source | 50,673,000Source | 39,198,000Source | 31,715,000Source |
| Accounts Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, CurrentUSD | 131,945,000Source | 133,741,000Source | 125,373,000Source | 107,930,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 211,592,000Source | 214,330,000Source | 178,438,000Source | 148,627,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 15,854,000Source | 16,800,000Source | 13,000,000Source | 13,700,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| LiabilitiesUSD | 589,888,000Source | 600,380,000Source | 680,341,000Source | 640,440,000Source |
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Common Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 586,000Source | 643,000Source | 659,000Source | 662,000Source |
| Additional Paid in CapitalUSD | 1,413,994,000Source | 1,473,986,000Source | 1,500,232,000Source | 1,511,944,000Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | -941,494,000Source | -961,546,000Source | -1,009,734,000Source | -1,128,176,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -556,000Source | -1,598,000Source | 951,000Source | 0Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 472,530,000Source | 511,485,000Source | 492,108,000Source | 384,430,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 1,062,418,000Source | 1,111,865,000Source | 1,172,449,000Source | 1,024,870,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 113,387,000Source | 116,885,000Source | 145,748,000Source | 106,012,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 2,973,000Source | 4,085,000Source | 2,378,000Source | 1,984,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 27,749,000Source | 33,498,000Source | 22,259,000Source | 18,230,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 13,984,000Source | 16,545,000Source | 25,202,000Source | 26,555,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 6,241,000Source | 6,773,000Source | 8,757,000Source | — |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 18,744,000Source | 21,434,000Source | 65,717,000Source | 76,179,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | — | — | — | 1,353,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | — | — | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | — | 0Source | 23,129,000Source | 14,134,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 451,516,000Source | 455,288,000Source | 460,119,000Source | 458,249,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 31,327,000Source | 30,553,000Source | 28,491,000Source | 22,342,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts ReceivableUSD | -601,000Source | 12,321,000Source | 15,567,000Source | 9,337,000Source |
| Increase (Decrease) in Accounts PayableUSD | -5,685,000Source | 11,104,000Source | 3,722,000Source | 2,611,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 11,450,000Source | 11,894,000Source | -114,498,000Source | 1,283,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 151,639,000Source | 152,524,000Source | 136,720,000Source | 128,511,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -49,399,000Source | -24,597,000Source | -97,050,000Source | -84,377,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | 4,286,000Source | 3,000,000Source | 1,280,000Source | 19,714,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | 86,907,000Source | 49,179,000Source | 31,293,000Source | 48,982,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -96,622,000Source | -115,958,000Source | -31,748,000Source | -51,488,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | — | — | — | 41,250,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | 5,563,000Source | 11,475,000Source | 7,483,000Source | -7,354,000Source |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 29,955,000Source | 32,525,000Source | 30,416,000Source | 33,370,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 2,568,000Source | 6,487,000Source | 17,636,000Source | 545,000Source |
| Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash EquivalentsUSD | -55,000Source | -494,000Source | -439,000Source | — |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, ExpenseUSD | 31,327,000Source | 30,553,000Source | 28,491,000Source | 22,342,000Source |
| Amortization of Debt Issuance CostsUSD | 1,911,000Source | 2,249,000Source | 3,042,000Source | 3,235,000Source |
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 62,826,000Source | 80,505,000Source | 78,669,000Source | 78,014,000Source |
| DepreciationUSD | 29,016,000Source | 26,677,000Source | 22,331,000Source | 16,380,000Source |
| Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)USD | 0Source | 10,846,000Source | — | — |
| Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), UnrealizedUSD | 2,081,000Source | -3,697,000Source | 2,072,000Source | — |
| Gain (Loss) on InvestmentsUSD | — | 10,800,000Source | — | — |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 91,124,000Source | 88,707,000Source | 76,807,000Source | 67,593,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 167,207,000Source | 143,279,000Source | 147,058,000Source | 102,856,000Source |
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset ImpairmentUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 14,254,000Source | 13,675,000Source | -100,337,000Source | 5,370,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 20,052,000Source | 48,188,000Source | 118,442,000Source | 17,206,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -25,944,000Source | 8,365,000Source | -36,011,000Source | -43,460,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 662,989,000Source | 665,654,000Source | 635,067,000Source | 587,840,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 4,438,000Source | 40,562,000Source | -3,586,000Source | -8,140,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 723,239,000Source | 719,152,000Source | 689,183,000Source | 653,876,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 60,250,000Source | 53,498,000Source | 54,116,000Source | 66,036,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 4,438,000Source | 40,562,000Source | -3,586,000Source | -8,140,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 34,306,000Source | 61,863,000Source | 18,105,000Source | 22,576,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 14,254,000Source | 13,675,000Source | -100,337,000Source | 5,370,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 20,052,000Source | 48,188,000Source | 118,442,000Source | 17,206,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 0.32Source | 0.73Source | 1.77Source | 0.25Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 0.32Source | 0.72Source | 1.74Source | 0.25Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 62,386,000Source | 66,006,000Source | 66,742,000Source | 68,215,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 63,264,000Source | 67,387,000Source | 68,227,000Source | 69,649,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Intangible AssetsUSD | 62,826,000Source | 80,505,000Source | 78,669,000Source | 78,014,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 2,804,000Source | 1,781,000Source | 14,161,000Source | 4,087,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 91,842,000Source | 107,182,000Source | 101,000,000Source | 94,394,000Source |
| Equity Securities, FV-NI, Realized Gain (Loss)USD | 0Source | 10,846,000Source | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on InvestmentsUSD | — | 10,800,000Source | — | — |
| General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 91,124,000Source | 88,707,000Source | 76,807,000Source | 67,593,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, DomesticUSD | 41,234,000Source | 71,659,000Source | 20,917,000Source | 22,533,000Source |
| Interest Income (Expense), NetUSD | -30,382,000Source | -32,197,000Source | -32,425,000Source | -35,320,000Source |
| Labor and Related ExpenseUSD | — | 237,943,000Source | — | — |
| Marketing and Advertising ExpenseUSD | — | 112,134,000Source | — | — |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -25,944,000Source | 8,365,000Source | -36,011,000Source | -43,460,000Source |
| Operating ExpensesUSD | 662,989,000Source | 665,654,000Source | 635,067,000Source | 587,840,000Source |
| Other Cost and Expense, OperatingUSD | — | 60,387,000Source | — | — |
| Selling and Marketing ExpenseUSD | 239,365,000Source | 231,502,000Source | 235,471,000Source | 221,879,000Source |
Filing attachments
cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-09-30
Exhibit 99.1 Cars.com Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition CHICAGO, September 30, 2026 - 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. He will formally assume the role of CFO, succeeding Sonia Jain, on November 6, 2026. In order to ensure an orderly transition, Jain will serve as an Executive Advisor to the company through Mar…
Read attachment ↗cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-08-06
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%, outp…
Read attachment ↗cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-05-07
EX-99.1 2 cars-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Cars.com Reports First Quarter 2026 Results • Revenue grew in line with guidance to $180.2 million, up 1% year-over-year • Net income increased to $5.0 million compared to net loss of ($2.0) million in the prior year • Adjusted EBITDA grew to $51.0 million, up 1% year-over-year; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.3% outperformed guidance of 26% to 27% • Net cash provided by operating activities was $39.8 million compared to $29.5 million…
Read attachment ↗cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2026-02-26
EX-99.1 2 cars-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Cars.com Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results Record Full Year Revenue of $723 Million Driven by Dealer Revenue Growth Expanded Customer Base to 19,544 Dealer Customers Generated $152MM of Annual Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Repurchased 7.1 Million Shares for $86 Million and Retired 9% of Shares Outstanding CHICAGO, February 26, 2026 -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), a trusted audience-powered and data-drive…
Read attachment ↗cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-11-06
EX-99.1 2 cars-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Cars.com Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results Achieved Record Total Revenue of $182 Million and Dealer Revenue Growth of 2% Year-over-Year Accelerating Marketplace Adoption Grew Customer Base +271 Year-over-Year to 19,526 Dealer Customers Marketplace Supported Record Year-to-Date Traffic and the Launch of CarsonTM AI-Powered Search Features Repurchased $64 Million of Stock Year-to-Date, On Track with $70 to $90 Million Target for FY2…
Read attachment ↗cars-ex99_1.htm · 8-K · 2025-08-07
EX-99.1 2 cars-ex99_1.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1 Exhibit 99.1 Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results Grew to 19,412 Dealer Customers, Driven by Strong Sequential Increase in Marketplace Subscriptions Achieved Record First Half 27.8MM Monthly Average Unique Visitors and 332MM Visits Repurchased 2.1 Million Shares, Representing 3% of Shares Outstanding Raising FY 2025 Share Repurchase Target to $70 to $90 Million CHICAGO, August 7, 2025 -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a “Cars Commerce…
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