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Cars.com (CARS) CFO Sonia Jain sells 86,600 shares, keeps 312,833

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Cars.com Inc. Chief Financial Officer Sonia Jain reported open-market sales of common stock in two transactions. She sold 52,579 shares at a weighted average price of $9.56 per share on June 11, 2026, and 34,021 shares at a weighted average price of $9.49 per share on June 12, 2026. The prices reflect multiple trades within disclosed ranges around each average. Following these sales, she directly owns 312,833 shares of Cars.com common stock, a position that includes RSUs.

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CFO executes two open-market sales but retains a substantial equity stake.

CFO Sonia Jain conducted two open-market sales totaling 86,600 Cars.com common shares at weighted average prices of $9.56 and $9.49. These are straightforward non-derivative transactions, with no related option exercises disclosed in this filing.

After the transactions, Jain still directly holds 312,833 shares, including RSUs, indicating a continuing large equity position. Prices are reported as weighted averages across ranges, a standard practice that does not change the basic economic picture but reflects multiple execution fills.

Insider Jain Sonia
Role Chief Financial Officer
Sold 86,600 shs ($826K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 34,021 $9.49 $323K
Sale Common Stock 52,579 $9.56 $503K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 312,833 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. The sales price is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.44 to $9.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within such range upon request to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Includes RSUs. The sales price is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.43 to $9.56, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within such range upon request to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Shares sold June 11, 2026 52,579 shares Open-market sale at weighted average $9.56
Price June 11 sale $9.56/share Weighted average price, multiple trades $9.44–$9.65
Shares sold June 12, 2026 34,021 shares Open-market sale at weighted average $9.49
Price June 12 sale $9.49/share Weighted average price, multiple trades $9.43–$9.56
Total shares sold 86,600 shares Combined open-market sales on June 11–12, 2026
Shares owned after sales 312,833 shares Direct holdings including RSUs after transactions
open-market sale financial
"transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
weighted average price financial
"The sales price is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in multiple transactions"
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
RSUs financial
"Includes RSUs."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
common stock financial
"security_title": "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
OMB APPROVAL
OMB Number:3235-0287
Estimated average burden
hours per response:0.5
Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Jain Sonia
(Last)(First)(Middle)
C/O CARS.COM INC.
300 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA, SUITE 1100
(Street)
CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60606
(City)(State)(Zip)
UNITED STATES
(Country)		2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Cars.com Inc. [ CARS ] 		5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chief Financial Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/11/2026		6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock06/11/2026S52,579D$9.56(1)346,854(2)D
Common Stock06/12/2026S34,021D$9.49(3)312,833(2)D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. The sales price is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.44 to $9.65, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within such range upon request to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
2. Includes RSUs.
3. The sales price is a weighted average price. Shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $9.43 to $9.56, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within such range upon request to the Issuer, any security holder of the Issuer or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/Angelique Strong Marks, as Attorney-in-Fact for Sonia Jain06/15/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
** Intentional misstatements or omissions of facts constitute Federal Criminal Violations See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a).
Note: File three copies of this Form, one of which must be manually signed. If space is insufficient, see Instruction 6 for procedure.
Persons who respond to the collection of information contained in this form are not required to respond unless the form displays a currently valid OMB Number.
* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What insider transactions did Cars.com (CARS) report for CFO Sonia Jain?

Cars.com reported that CFO Sonia Jain executed two open-market sales of common stock, totaling 86,600 shares. The trades occurred on June 11 and June 12, 2026, at weighted average prices of $9.56 and $9.49 per share, respectively.

How many Cars.com (CARS) shares did the CFO sell and at what prices?

The CFO sold 52,579 Cars.com common shares at a weighted average price of $9.56 and 34,021 shares at a weighted average price of $9.49. Each weighted price reflects multiple trades executed within narrow price ranges on those dates.

How many Cars.com (CARS) shares does the CFO hold after these sales?

After the reported transactions, CFO Sonia Jain directly holds 312,833 shares of Cars.com common stock. This reported position includes restricted stock units (RSUs), indicating she continues to maintain a significant equity interest in the company.

Were the Cars.com (CARS) CFO’s share sales open-market transactions?

Yes. Both transactions are coded as “S,” described as sales in open market or private transactions. The filing specifies they are open-market sales of common stock, with prices reported as weighted averages over multiple individual trades.

What price ranges applied to the Cars.com (CARS) CFO’s stock sales?

For the June 11, 2026 sale, shares traded between $9.44 and $9.65. For the June 12, 2026 sale, shares traded between $9.43 and $9.56. The reported per-share prices are weighted averages within these disclosed ranges.

Do the reported Cars.com (CARS) insider holdings include RSUs?

Yes. A footnote states that the reported post-transaction holdings of 312,833 Cars.com shares include RSUs. This means the CFO’s disclosed position combines both standard common shares and restricted stock unit awards.