Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Cars.com Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$2.35
FY2025
5-year range
$1.94 / $2.35
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 67
Communication Services
What the data says
At $2.35, Cars.com's operating cash flow per share ranks #41 of 67 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Cash Flow per Share has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $1.94 in FY2022 to $2.35 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.35 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.6%.
Improved from $2.06 to $2.35 over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-71.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Cars.com's operating cash flow per share has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 1.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #41 out of 67 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.35 | +1.8% |
| FY2024 | $2.31 | +12.2% |
| FY2023 | $2.06 | +6.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.94 | -5.3% |
| FY2021 | $2.05 | -1.4% |
| FY2020 | $2.08 | +39.7% |
| FY2019 | $1.49 | -34.9% |
| FY2018 | $2.28 | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | $2.78 | +4.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026