CARS - NYSE
Cars.com Inc.
$9.18
-4.2%Cars.com Inc. operates as a digital marketplace and provides solutions for the automotive industry. Its platform connects car shoppers with sellers. The company, through its marketplace, dealer websites, and other digital products, showcases dealer inventory, elevate and amplify dealers' and automotive manufacturers' (OEMs) brands, connect sellers with ready-to-buy audience, and empower shoppers with the resources and information needed to make car buying decisions. It also offers marketplace products, such as marketplace subscription advertising and social selling services; digital solutions, including Website platform hosting, AI chat tool, digital retailing, and review and reputation management; and advertising comprising display advertising, instant loan screening and approvals, digital advertising, and in-market audio services. As of December 31, 2021, the company served 19,179 dealer customers in 50 states, which included franchise and independent dealers, with digital and brick-and-mortar stores; and primary automakers selling vehicles in the United States. Its customers are local car dealers, OEMs, and other national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotCars.com Inc. Profit Bridge
Profitability Analysis
Gross Margin
Exceptional pricing power and cost management. The company retains over half of revenue after direct costs.
Operating Margin
Acceptable margins but limited operational leverage. Operating expense control is important.
Net Profit Margin
Minimal profitability after all expenses. Limited financial flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns.
Effective Tax Rate
Higher tax burden may reflect limited tax optimization or operations in high-tax jurisdictions.
Profitability Insight
Margin squeeze alert: Healthy gross margins but weak operating margins suggest excessive operating expenses. Cost optimization could unlock significant value.
Cars.com Inc. Income Statement
CARS • NYSE
| Cars.com Inc. Income Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REVENUE | |||||||||||||
723.2M | 719.2M | 689.2M | 653.9M | 623.7M | 547.5M | 606.7M | 662.1M | 626.3M | 633.1M | 596.5M | 496M | 418.2M | |
GROSS PROFIT | |||||||||||||
(122.7M) | (124.3M) | (122.2M) | (115M) | (114.2M) | (101.5M) | (99.5M) | (90.4M) | (139.7M) | (129.9M) | (116.7M) | (115.5M) | (106.6M) | |
600.5M | 594.8M | 567M | 538.9M | 509.5M | 446M | 507.1M | 569.8M | 560.7M | 503.2M | 479.8M | 380.4M | 311.7M | |
OPERATING INCOME | |||||||||||||
(540.3M) | (541.3M) | (512.9M) | (472.9M) | (461.1M) | (1.3B) | (953.2M) | (487.8M) | (352.3M) | (326.6M) | (322.1M) | (358.1M) | (244.3M) | |
(335.1M) | (320.2M) | (312.3M) | (289.5M) | (281.9M) | (303.2M) | (354.1M) | (368.5M) | (328.9M) | (308M) | (304.8M) | (440.4M) | (333.1M) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (99.6M) | (89M) | (77.3M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
60.2M | 53.5M | 54.1M | 66M | 48.3M | -887.3M | -446.1M | 83.9M | 134.3M | 176.7M | 157.7M | 22.3M | 67.3M | |
PRE-TAX INCOME | |||||||||||||
(61M) | (32.2M) | (32.4M) | (35.3M) | (38.7M) | (37.9M) | (30.8M) | (27.7M) | (12.4M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-61M | -32.2M | -32.4M | -35.3M | -38.7M | -37.9M | -30.8M | -27.7M | -12.4M | 94K | 4K | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
(205.2M) | (221.1M) | (101M) | (94.4M) | (101.9M) | (1B) | (599.1M) | (119.3M) | (97.6M) | (91.6M) | (87.5M) | (33.2M) | (1.9M) | |
-25.9M | 8.4M | -36M | -43.5M | -38.9M | -49.1M | -29.2M | -27M | -12.1M | 308K | 105K | 281K | 1.9M | |
34.3M | 61.9M | 18.1M | 22.6M | 9.5M | -936.4M | -475.3M | 56.9M | 122.2M | 177M | 157.8M | 22.6M | 69.2M | |
NET INCOME | |||||||||||||
(14.3M) | (13.7M) | -100.3M | (5.4M) | -1.3M | -119.3M | -30M | (18.1M) | -102.3M | (588K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
20.1M | 48.2M | 118.4M | 17.2M | 10.8M | -817.1M | -445.3M | 38.8M | 224.4M | 176.4M | 157.8M | 591.6M | 104.7M |
SEC Filings
CARS - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 07, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | May 07, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 17, 2026 | June 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 09, 2026 | April 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 26, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 26, 2026 | February 26, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | December 18, 2025 | December 12, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | November 06, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | November 06, 2025 | November 06, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 14, 2025 | October 09, 2025 | 2025 |
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