$CARS

Cars.com Inc.

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Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Cars.com Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $179.9 million, up 1% year over year, and net income of $14.3 million, up 103%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $53.0 million, with a 29.4% margin. Marketplace revenue grew over 7% Y/Y. The company repurchased 3.7 million shares for $37 million in Q2 and reaffirmed 2026 guidance.

Cars.com Q2 revenue rises to $179.9 million as net income doubles

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $179.9 million, up 1% year over year, and net income of $14.3 million, up 103%. Marketplace revenue rose more than 7% while OEM and National revenue fell 18%. Adjusted EBITDA was $53.0 million (29.4% margin). The company reaffirmed full-year revenue flat to up 2% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.0% to 30.0%.

Cars.com Inc. (CARS): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. 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, u

CARS sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 4 news stories mentioning CARS (Cars.com Inc.). Coverage has skewed bullish: 3 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.

Recent CARS coverage spans earnings, financial news and macro economy.

What's driving CARS

  • Marketplace-led profitability beat and margin outperformance, with OEM revenue pressure continuing, sets up a near-term valuation and momentum read-through.

    theautochannel.com · Aug 6, 2026

  • The print shows profitability acceleration (net income +103%) while revenue growth is modest, with segment divergence (Marketplace up, OEM/National down) and FY guidance reiterated.

    quiverquant.com · Aug 6, 2026

  • Marketplace growth and margin outperformance, alongside reaffirmed FY guidance, should support near-term sentiment while OEM weakness remains a key offset.

    SEC EDGAR 8-K · Aug 6, 2026

  • Earnings preview centers on whether Cars.com can sustain modest revenue growth and improve on recent revenue misses.

    financialcontent.com · Aug 5, 2026

  • The stock move is tied to a fresh macro read-across for auto demand, supporting near-term sentiment for online auto marketplaces.

    financialcontent.com · Jul 28, 2026

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$CARSMedAI 8/10

Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Cars.com Inc. reported Q2 2026 revenue of $179.9 million, up 1% year over year, and net income of $14.3 million, up 103%. Adjusted EBITDA rose 4% to $53.0 million, with a 29.4% margin. Marketplace revenue grew over 7% Y/Y. The company repurchased 3.7 million shares for $37 million in Q2 and reaffirmed 2026 guidance.

Cars.com Q2 revenue rises to $179.9 million as net income doubles

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $179.9 million, up 1% year over year, and net income of $14.3 million, up 103%. Marketplace revenue rose more than 7% while OEM and National revenue fell 18%. Adjusted EBITDA was $53.0 million (29.4% margin). The company reaffirmed full-year revenue flat to up 2% and adjusted EBITDA margin of 29.0% to 30.0%.

Cars.com Inc. (CARS): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. 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, u

Cars.com Earnings: What To Look For From CARS

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) reports earnings Thursday before the bell. Last quarter, it posted $180.2M revenue, flat year over year, and met revenue expectations, with a beat on EBITDA. It had 19,390 active buyers, also flat. For the upcoming quarter, analysts expect 1.1% YoY revenue growth. The average analyst price target is $13 versus $11.95.

Why Is Cars.com (CARS) Stock Rocketing Higher Today

Cars.com (CARS) shares rose about 6.6% after Cox Automotive forecast July U.S. new-vehicle sales SAAR at 16.7 million, up from 16.5 million in June. Cox also projected July sales volume up 1.2% month over month. The move followed broader rate and oil volatility affecting high-multiple consumer internet stocks.

Evolve ETFs: Evolve Announces June 2026 Distributions for UltraYield ETFs and Certain Evolve Funds

Evolve Funds Group announced June 2026 cash distributions for its UltraYield ETFs and other Evolve funds. UltraYield ETFs (BIGY, CANY, SIXY, INTY, EASY) have ex-dividend/record dates June 30, 2026, with payments about July 9, 2026 ($0.3125, $0.21, $0.21, $0.26, $0.31 per unit). Evolve Funds generally have ex-dividend/record June 30 (HISA/HISU.U/MCAD/MUSD.U: June 25) with payments about July 9.

Kettler takes her seat as chief marketing officer for Cars.com

Cars.com said Sarah Kettler, a former SeatGeek executive, became chief marketing officer. Cars.com said she spent about a decade at SeatGeek, most recently as EVP of marketing and communications, and helped build a performance marketing engine that doubled consumer awareness and supported growth. Kettler will lead integrated marketing and communications to strengthen the brand and drive engagement and growth.

$SSTKMedAI 8/10

Online Marketplace Stocks Q1 Highlights: Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK)

The article summarizes Q1 results for online marketplace stocks. Sea reported $7.33B revenue (+43.2% YoY), beating analysts by 9.9%, with 72.6M users (+12.4%). LegalZoom posted $206.8M revenue (+12.9%), beating by 2.5% but with weaker user trends (1.92M, -0.2%) and softer guidance; shares fell 7.8% to $5.79. Cars.com revenue was $180.2M (flat) with EBITDA beat; shares down 17.7% to $9.21. EverQuote revenue was $190.9M (+14.5%), beating by 5.7%, and shares rose 32.3% to $19.33.

Cars.com Inc. (CARS): Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. 8-K 0001683606 false 0001683606 2026-06-03 2026-06-03 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 03,

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