SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 5.07
Official SEC filing update. Items: 5.07.
Item 5.07Accession 0001193125-26-259857
Cars.com (CARS) Financials, Dividends & Stock Info
Explore comprehensive financial data for Cars.com, provided completely free. Analyze revenue, net income, profit margins, dividend history, and key financial ratios to make informed investment decisions.
Data as of (571 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
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Cars.com (CARS) is a interactive media & services company. The company reports annual revenue of $720M and net income of $30M. Its profit margin is 4.2%.
Cars.com Key Financials(TTM Est.)
Revenue (TTM)↑ 0.6%
$719.8M
Net Income (TTM)↓ 58.4%
$30.0M
Profit Margin
4.2%
Top 89% in sector
Return on Equity
6.3%
Top 100% in sector
Debt/Equity
0.94
Top 80% in sector
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
Cars.com Financial Health ScoreFY2025
0/100
Moderate health; several metrics need attention
-7 pts YoYProfitability40Liquidity100Solvency70Growth50Cash Flow100Efficiency40
This Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Altman Z-Score 0.51 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Cars.com Official SEC Updates
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SEC 10-Q
SEC 10-Q
Official SEC filing update.
10-QAccession 0001193125-26-211864
SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 2.02, 9.01
Official SEC filing update. Items: 2.02, 9.01.
Item 2.02, 9.01Accession 0001193125-26-210377
SEC DEF 14A
SEC DEF 14A
Official SEC filing update.
DEF 14AAccession 0001140361-26-015383
SEC 8-K
SEC 8-K: Item 2.02, 2.05, 9.01
Official SEC filing update. Items: 2.02, 2.05, 9.01.
Item 2.02, 2.05, 9.01Accession 0001193125-26-149752
Source: SEC EDGAR · 5 filings
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Cars.com Recent Events
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Earnings Results
Earnings Results
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Earnings Results
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
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As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
About Cars.com
Cars.com is an automotive classified website focused on the United States that launched in June 1998 and now is the second largest automotive classified site. It is also known for being the most expensive domain ever sold. It was sold in 2014 for $872 million Its headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois. Cars.com also offers expert car reviews, news and research from its dedicated Editorial team.
- Industry
- Interactive Media & Services
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
Benjamin Graham: Graham recommended P/E ratio not exceed 15 for reasonable valuation. Understanding valuation metrics
Profitability
Thin MarginsROE6.3%
vs 20.5% sector median / 21.8% avg
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Generates $6.3 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity. Higher than 0% in Communication Services.
Profit Margin4.2%
vs 10.2% sector median / 13.3% avg
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Keeps 4 cents of every dollar in revenue as profit. Higher than 11% in Communication Services.
Revenue (TTM)*$720M
5th consecutive year of revenue growth.
Net Income (TTM)*$30M
* Some quarterly data is missing. Values are calculated based on annual report figures.
Profit margin 69% below sector average.
Warren Buffett: Buffett looks for consistent ROE above 20% as a sign of competitive advantage. How to evaluate profitability
Financial Health
Moderate LeverageDebt/Equity0.94
vs 0.15 sector median / 0.40 avg
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Carries $0.94 in debt for every $1 of equity. Lower debt than 20% in Communication Services.
Total Debt$451M
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.94. Debt is 136% above sector average.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Cars.com 10-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Annual Financials
FY2025 - FY2016| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 | FY2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $723.2M(+0.6%) | $719.2M(+4.3%) | $689.2M(+5.4%) | $653.9M(+4.8%) | $623.7M(+13.9%) | $547.5M(-9.8%) | $606.7M(-8.4%) | $662.1M(+5.7%) | $626.3M(-1.1%) | $633.1M(+6.1%) |
| Net Income | $20.1M(-58.4%) | $48.2M(-59.3%) | $118.4M(+588.4%) | $17.2M(+59.4%) | $10.8M(+101.4%) | $-789,106,000(-77.2%) | $-445,324,000(-1247.5%) | $38.8M(-82.7%) | $224.4M(+27.3%) | $176.4M(+11.7%) |
| Total Assets | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.2B | $1.0B | $1.0B | $1.1B | $2.0B | $2.6B | $2.5B | $2.5B |
| Total Debt | $455.0M | $460.0M | $490.0M | $481.3M | $477.5M | $597.5M | $648.1M | $696.3M | $675.0M | - |
| Total Equity | $472.5M | $511.5M | $492.1M | $384.4M | $398.0M | $368.2M | $1.1B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $2.4B |
| Profit Margin | 2.8% | 6.7% | 17.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | -144.1% | -73.4% | 5.9% | 35.8% | 27.9% |
| ROE | 4.2% | 9.4% | 24.1% | 4.5% | 2.7% | -214.3% | -39.0% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.3% |
| ROA | 1.9% | 4.3% | 10.1% | 1.7% | 1.1% | -73.4% | -22.0% | 1.5% | 8.9% | 6.9% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $179.0M | $181.6M | $178.7M | $179.0M | $179.7M | $178.9M | $180.2M | $174.3M |
| Net Income | $-2,013,000 | $7.7M | $7.0M | $-2,013,000 | $18.7M | $11.4M | $784,000 | $4.5M |
| Total Assets | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
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Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
Cars.com Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Free Cash Flow
$147.4M
FY2025
FCF Margin
20.4%
FCF / Revenue
Operating Cash Flow
$151.6M
Cash from operations
FCF / Net Income
7.35x
Quality earnings
Cash Flow History
FY2016 - FY2025| Metric | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $199.2M | $185.9M | $163.5M | $101.5M | $138.6M | $138.0M | $128.5M | $136.7M | $152.5M | $151.6M |
| CapEx | -$9.7M | -$32.8M | -$14.2M | -$21.3M | -$16.7M | -$1.5M | -$1.8M | -$1.3M | -$3.0M | -$4.3M |
| Free Cash Flow | $189.5M | $153.2M | $149.3M | $80.2M | $121.9M | $136.6M | $126.7M | $135.4M | $149.5M | $147.4M |
| FCF Margin | 29.9% | 24.5% | 22.6% | 13.2% | 22.3% | 21.9% | 19.4% | 19.7% | 20.8% | 20.4% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026
Cars.com Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Communication Services. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for CARS.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
Cars.com FAQ
What is Cars.com's annual revenue?
Cars.com (CARS) reported $720 million in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is Cars.com profitable?
Yes, Cars.com is profitable with a 4.2% net profit margin and $30 million in net income (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does Cars.com pay dividends?
No, Cars.com (CARS) does not currently pay dividends to shareholders.
What is Cars.com's financial health score?
Cars.com has a financial health score of 66/100 (Grade: C), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of Cars.com financial data are available?
10 years of financial data are available for Cars.com from FY2016 to FY2025. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.