Company / Free Cash Flow per Share
Cars.com Free Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow per Share
$2.29
FY2025
5-year range
$1.91 / $2.29
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#28 of 59
Communication Services
What the data says
At $2.29, Cars.com's free cash flow per share ranks #28 of 59 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1.91 in FY2022 to $2.29 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.29 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.6%.
Improved from $2.04 to $2.29 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +4.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#28 of 59 in Communication ServicesTop 47% of 59This company $2.29 Sector average $4.47
▼
-48.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Cars.com's free cash flow per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, free cash flow per share increased 0.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #28 out of 59 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow per share was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.29 | +0.9% |
| FY2024 | $2.27 | +11.0% |
| FY2023 | $2.04 | +6.9% |
| FY2022 | $1.91 | -5.7% |
| FY2021 | $2.03 | +11.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.83 | +55.4% |
| FY2019 | $1.18 | -43.6% |
| FY2018 | $2.08 | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | $2.65 | +4.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026