Company / Operating Income
Cars.com Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$60.3M
FY2025
5-year range
$48.3M / $66.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#41 of 68
Communication Services
What the data says
At $60M, Cars.com's operating income ranks #41 of 68 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Income returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching $60M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$60M in FY2025 with a 3-year CAGR of -3.0%.
Improved from $54M to $60M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -3.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#41 of 68 in Communication ServicesTop 60% of 68This company $60.3M Sector average $5.0B
▼
-98.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 3-year CAGR of -3.0%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 12.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #41 out of 68 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating income 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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $60.3M | +12.6% |
| FY2024 | $53.5M | -1.1% |
| FY2023 | $54.1M | -18.1% |
| FY2022 | $66.0M | +36.6% |
| FY2021 | $48.3M | +105.4% |
| FY2020 | -$887.3M | -98.9% |
| FY2019 | -$446.1M | -631.5% |
| FY2018 | $83.9M | -37.5% |
| FY2017 | $134.3M | -24.0% |
| FY2016 | $176.7M | +12.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026