Cars.Com Stock Price, News & Analysis

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) released findings on the EV market ahead of the federal tax credit expiration on September 30, 2025. The study reveals that 47% of EV shoppers are accelerating their purchase timeline due to the upcoming deadline, with demand on Cars.com increasing 33% YoY for new EVs and 22% YoY for used EVs.

The company announced its Top EV Picks for 2026, including the Chevrolet Equinox EV (Best Value), Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Best 2-Row SUV), Kia EV9 (Best 3-Row SUV), Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Best Electric Car), Lucid Air (Best Luxury EV), and Chevrolet Silverado EV (Best Pickup Truck).

Market data shows new EV inventory grew 1.4% YoY with prices up 4.1% YoY. Used EV inventory surged 38% YoY with faster sales, averaging 46 days on lot versus 66 days last year. Tesla's used prices declined 16.2% YoY.

Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) reported Q2 2025 financial results, showcasing stable performance with revenue of $178.7 million, flat year-over-year. The company expanded its dealer customer base to 19,412, achieving the best sequential customer growth in over three years. Net income was $7.0 million ($0.11 per share), down from $11.4 million in Q2 2024.

Key highlights include record first-half monthly visitors of 27.8 million and 332 million visits. The company demonstrated strong capital return commitment by repurchasing 2.1 million shares (3% of shares outstanding) and raised its FY 2025 share repurchase target to $70-90 million. The company maintains an Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 29-31% and expects low-single digit revenue growth for H2 2025.

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), an automotive industry technology company, has scheduled its Q2 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will hold a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET on the same day.

CEO Alex Vetter and CFO Sonia Jain will host the conference call to discuss the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Investors can access the live webcast at investor.cars.com, with a replay available shortly after in the Events section of the Investor Relations website.

Cars Commerce (NYSE:CARS) has released its Industry Insights 1H Report, revealing significant shifts in the automotive market. The report shows that while SAAR peaked above 17 million in March-April, the pace has slowed due to pre-tariff buying activity.

Key findings include: U.S.-built vehicle prices decreased by $200 on average, while imports saw varied price changes, with UK imports jumping by $10,000 and EU imports rising by $2,500. The entry-level vehicle segment (under $30,000) has shrunk to 13.6% market share, down from 38% in 2019. The used car market saw a 3% price increase in H1 QoQ, with inventory up 2% year-over-year.

With the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expiring in September and tariffs affecting import prices, affordability remains a major market challenge.

Cars.com released its 20th annual American-Made Index (AMI), evaluating over 400 vehicles from 2025 to identify the 99 that contribute most to the U.S. economy. Tesla dominated the rankings, securing the top four positions with Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X. The Jeep Gladiator ranked fifth as the highest-ranked American-made pickup. The study revealed significant consumer interest in American-made vehicles, with 70% considering them to avoid tariff costs. The index spans 36 factories across the U.S., with 50% in the South and 47% in the Midwest. Alabama leads with 17% of factories, followed by Michigan (15%) and Indiana (14%). The average domestic parts content for top 10 vehicles is 70.3%, down from 83.4% in 2006, highlighting the global nature of auto manufacturing.

Rentsync, a leading Canadian rental housing software and data company, has secured a significant growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners. The funding will support Rentsync's technology investments, team expansion, and strategic acquisitions to build a comprehensive platform for Canada's rental housing ecosystem.

The company serves thousands of customers across Canada, including REITs and property management companies, offering solutions to streamline workflows and maximize property potential. Following the investment, Silversmith's Jim Quagliaroli and Matthew Nash join Rentsync's Board of Directors, alongside industry veterans Mike Owens, Mike Volpe, CEO Max Steinman, and Dan Jauernig.

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), operating as Cars Commerce Inc, has announced its participation in the upcoming J.P. Morgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. CEO Alex Vetter and CFO Sonia Jain will represent the company at the event, scheduled for May 13, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. ET. Investors can access the live presentation through the Cars.com Investor Relations website, with an archived replay available after the event.

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) reported its Q1 2025 results with revenue of $179 million, showing a slight 1% year-over-year decline. Key highlights include:

- Record-breaking 29 million average monthly unique visitors, up 3% YoY - Dealer customer base grew to 19,250, adding 40+ dealers quarter-over-quarter - OEM and National revenue increased 6% YoY - Company reported net loss of ($2.0M) or ($0.03) per share - Adjusted EBITDA was $50.7M with 28.3% margin

The company repurchased 1.6M shares for $21.5M and maintains strong liquidity of $321.4M. Due to macroeconomic uncertainty and automotive industry volatility, Cars.com suspended its full-year 2025 revenue guidance but reaffirmed Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 29-31%, with Q2 2025 margins expected between 27-29%.

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) has scheduled the release of its first quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET on the same day. CEO Alex Vetter and CFO Sonia Jain will lead the conference call to discuss the quarterly performance. Interested parties can access the live webcast at investor.cars.com, with a replay available shortly after in the Events section of the Investor Relations website.