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Cars.com

CARS

Attention (50-day avg)0%

Attention rank (50-day avg)#4,613

Bullish sentiment (50-day avg)0%

Price to earnings ratio18.5

Market capitalization557.8M

Earnings per share0.57

Dividend yield (TTM)—

Revenue (annual)723.2M

Net income (annual)20.1M

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about CARS?

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Feb 27

JPMorgan downgraded Cars.com Inc. (CARS) to Neutral from Overweight, citing macro headwinds and declining consumer traffic.
B. Riley and JPMorgan downgraded CARS to Neutral, with B. Riley previously having a "Sell" rating.
Cars.com Inc. reported a 2% increase in revenue for Q4 2025, driven by a 3% rise in dealer revenue, with total revenue for the year reaching $723 million.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about CARS that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	—	26.79% -45.55
Bearish	—	—	—	73.21% +45.55

Bullish· Oct 15

$CARS is expected to report Q3 revenue of $142 million to $144 million, higher than the $138.7 million consensus.
Two analysts have upgraded $CARS to "Buy" with raised price targets, citing robust Q3 preliminary data.
$CARS has seen significant price gains, up 16.73% on high volume, with some analysts predicting a breakout to $15 or higher by the end of the year.

Bearish· May 7

$CARS is heavily shorted, with 61% of the float sold short.
The company's earnings beat did not translate to a positive stock reaction, with the stock instead dropping 19.4% on the news.
Auto sales are down ~50% Y/Y, which is a negative indicator for the company's business.

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Topics

Of the messages about CARS that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Analysts	—	—	—	34%
Announcements	—	—	—	13%
Controversies	—	—	—	0%
Earnings	—	—	—	30%
Macro	—	—	—	20%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	3%

Apr 6

The post discusses potential companies least affected by tariffs, including those listed on Cars.com, with Japanese cars having a better American-made index than many US companies.
The American-made index on Cars.com is mentioned as a relevant metric for evaluating the impact of tariffs on companies.
The post highlights the potential impact of tariffs on companies, with a focus on the American-made index as a key factor in determining vulnerability.

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Community

Of the messages about CARS, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	0%	11.09%
Newcomers	—	—	100%	88.91%

Regulars· Feb 23

$CARS reported earnings of $0.15, missing estimates, while revenue of $168.2M beat expectations by $1.9M.
The company's GAAP EPS of $0.15 beats by $0.02, and revenue of $168.2M beats by $1.9M, compared to consensus estimates.
CARS Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results, with revenue of $168.20M and EPS of $0.25, and revenue of $653.87M for the full year.

Newcomers· May 7

The focus on Cars.com Inc. is on its potential for virality and meme-like behavior, with some users comparing its performance to a "chicken banana" and predicting a significant price increase.
Newcomers to discussing Cars.com Inc. are making claims about its potential for growth, with some users stating that it's an "asset" and others predicting a significant price increase, potentially reaching $1-2 million.
The discussion around Cars.com Inc. is largely centered on its potential for a significant price increase, with some users claiming to have made significant profits already and others predicting a bullish outcome due to the company's name resonating with every person on the planet.

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Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 2.6% in the afternoon session after Cox Automotive revised its 2026 new-vehicle sales forecast higher. Charlie Chesbrough, a Cox senior economist, said a strong summer selling pace drove the change. Cox now expects 16.1 million new vehicles sold in 2026, up from its prior 15.8 million forecast, and 1.2% below 2025. Jeremy Robb, Cox’s chief economist, called the backdrop solid demand on steady fundamentals. He cited two sup

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Cars.com Inc.

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Cars.com Inc. is a U.S. automotive marketplace and digital solutions company that connects car shoppers with dealers and manufacturers. The Cars.com platform helps consumers research new and used vehicles, compare listings, read reviews, and access tools that support vehicle shopping and ownership decisions. Its ecosystem also includes Dealer Inspire for website creation and digital retailing, DealerRater for reputation management, FUEL for marketing services, CreditIQ for digital financing tools, and NewCars.com for new-vehicle discovery. The company serves local dealers, dealer groups, original equipment manufacturers, and other auto-related businesses, providing software and advertising solutions across the buying, selling, and trade-in process. Headquartered in Chicago and founded in 1998, Cars.com plays a central role in online automotive commerce by combining marketplace traffic, dealer technology, and data-driven services under one platform.

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Location

300 South Riverside Plaza

Chicago, IL, 60606

United States

Social

What share of all stock conversation is about CARS?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Attention	0% 0	0% 0	0% 0	0% 0

Feb 27

JPMorgan downgraded Cars.com Inc. (CARS) to Neutral from Overweight, citing macro headwinds and declining consumer traffic.
B. Riley and JPMorgan downgraded CARS to Neutral, with B. Riley previously having a "Sell" rating.
Cars.com Inc. reported a 2% increase in revenue for Q4 2025, driven by a 3% rise in dealer revenue, with total revenue for the year reaching $723 million.

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Sentiment

Of the messages about CARS that take a side, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Bullish	—	—	—	26.79% -45.55
Bearish	—	—	—	73.21% +45.55

Bullish· Oct 15

$CARS is expected to report Q3 revenue of $142 million to $144 million, higher than the $138.7 million consensus.
Two analysts have upgraded $CARS to "Buy" with raised price targets, citing robust Q3 preliminary data.
$CARS has seen significant price gains, up 16.73% on high volume, with some analysts predicting a breakout to $15 or higher by the end of the year.

Bearish· May 7

$CARS is heavily shorted, with 61% of the float sold short.
The company's earnings beat did not translate to a positive stock reaction, with the stock instead dropping 19.4% on the news.
Auto sales are down ~50% Y/Y, which is a negative indicator for the company's business.

Generated by AI

Topics

Of the messages about CARS that carry a topic, what share is each?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y
Analysts	—	—	—	34%
Announcements	—	—	—	13%
Controversies	—	—	—	0%
Earnings	—	—	—	30%
Macro	—	—	—	20%
Technical Analysis	—	—	—	3%

Apr 6

The post discusses potential companies least affected by tariffs, including those listed on Cars.com, with Japanese cars having a better American-made index than many US companies.
The American-made index on Cars.com is mentioned as a relevant metric for evaluating the impact of tariffs on companies.
The post highlights the potential impact of tariffs on companies, with a focus on the American-made index as a key factor in determining vulnerability.

Generated by AI

Community

Of the messages about CARS, what share comes from each group?

	1 Day1D	1 Week1W	1 Month1M	1 Year1Y	50-Day MAclick to plot	200-Day MAclick to plot
Regulars	—	—	0%	11.09%
Newcomers	—	—	100%	88.91%

Regulars· Feb 23

$CARS reported earnings of $0.15, missing estimates, while revenue of $168.2M beat expectations by $1.9M.
The company's GAAP EPS of $0.15 beats by $0.02, and revenue of $168.2M beats by $1.9M, compared to consensus estimates.
CARS Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results, with revenue of $168.20M and EPS of $0.25, and revenue of $653.87M for the full year.

Newcomers· May 7

The focus on Cars.com Inc. is on its potential for virality and meme-like behavior, with some users comparing its performance to a "chicken banana" and predicting a significant price increase.
Newcomers to discussing Cars.com Inc. are making claims about its potential for growth, with some users stating that it's an "asset" and others predicting a significant price increase, potentially reaching $1-2 million.
The discussion around Cars.com Inc. is largely centered on its potential for a significant price increase, with some users claiming to have made significant profits already and others predicting a bullish outcome due to the company's name resonating with every person on the planet.

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Cars.com

Social

Feb 27

Sentiment

Bullish· Oct 15

Bearish· May 7

Topics

Apr 6

Community

Regulars· Feb 23

Newcomers· May 7

News

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Cars.com Inc.

Company Information

Location

Social

Feb 27

Sentiment

Bullish· Oct 15

Bearish· May 7

Topics

Apr 6

Community

Regulars· Feb 23

Newcomers· May 7

News

Cars.com (CARS) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know

Etsy, CarGurus, Cars.com, and EverQuote Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know

Cars.com, Booking, EverQuote, Expedia, and CarGurus Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know

Earnhardt Peoria Kia Earns 2026 Cars.com Consumer Satisfaction Award for Customer Service Excellence

Cars.com (CARS) Doubles Its Profit While Revenue Barely Budges

I drove one of the few electric three-row SUVs. Kia's EV9 delivers

Also Discussed