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Cars.com (CARS) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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CARS Stock Forecast

Cars.com (CARS) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $13.00, with a high of $13.00 and a low of $13.00. This represents a 8.88% increase from the last price of $11.94.

$11 $13 $15 $17 $19 $21 High: $13 Avg: $13 Low: $13 Last Closed Price: $11.94

CARS Stock Rating

Cars.com stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (75.00%), 4 Hold (25.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 16 0 4 12 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

CARS Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockCars.com8.88%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks11.49%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts113
Avg Price Target$13.00$13.00$13.17
Last Closing Price$11.94$11.94$11.94
Upside/Downside8.88%8.88%10.30%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 262311-7
Dec, 252311-7
Nov, 252311-7
Oct, 252311-7
Sep, 252311-7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 14, 2026UBS$13.00$12.186.73%8.88%
Oct 06, 2025UBS$12.00$12.27-2.20%0.50%
Feb 28, 2025D.A. Davidson$14.50$13.209.85%21.44%
Aug 08, 2024Marvin FongBTIG$23.00$16.7936.99%92.63%
Sep 21, 2022Gary PrestopinoBarrington$25.00$11.63114.96%109.38%
Jun 21, 2022BTIG$16.00$9.2173.72%34.00%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 06, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Aug 08, 2025B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Aug 09, 2024UBSBuyBuyhold
Aug 09, 2024B. RileyBuyBuyhold
Aug 08, 2024BTIGBuyBuyhold
Feb 24, 2023Craig-HallumBuyBuyhold
Jun 21, 2022BTIGBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.11$0.25$1.77$0.73----
Avg Forecast$1.76$1.76$2.66$1.78$2.33$2.40$1.50$1.71
High Forecast$1.79$1.77$2.75$1.80$2.36$3.60$1.52$1.73
Low Forecast$1.75$1.74$2.56$1.76$2.31$1.96$1.49$1.69
Surprise %-93.75%-85.80%-33.46%-58.99%----

Revenue Forecast

$600M $660M $720M $780M $840M $900M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$623.68M$653.88M$689.18M$719.15M----
Avg Forecast$623.92M$651.94M$687.98M$722.66M$757.12M$798.26M$815.70M$845.30M
High Forecast$630.49M$656.83M$688.73M$724.39M$762.21M$800.00M$823.42M$853.30M
Low Forecast$620.12M$647.85M$687.42M$721.35M$753.27M$796.52M$809.63M$839.01M
Surprise %-0.04%0.30%0.18%-0.49%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $50M $100M $150M $200M $250M Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$7.72M$17.21M$118.44M$48.19M----
Avg Forecast$120.31M$6.37M$118.44M$121.35M$159.25M$189.69M$102.47M$116.67M
High Forecast$121.95M$11.47M$205.05M$122.68M$161.00M$245.62M$103.60M$118.10M
Low Forecast$119.35M$1.27M$31.84M$120.02M$157.51M$133.77M$101.35M$115.54M
Surprise %-93.58%170.07%--60.29%----

CARS Forecast FAQ

Is Cars.com stock a buy?

Cars.com stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Cars.com is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Cars.com's price target?

Cars.com's price target, set by 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $13 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $13 at the low end to $13 at the high end, suggesting a potential 8.88% change from the previous closing price of $11.94.

How does Cars.com stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Cars.com's stock forecast shows a 8.88% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (11.49%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Cars.com over the past three months?

  • January 2026: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Cars.com’s EPS forecast?

Cars.com's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $2.33, marking a 219.18% increase from the reported $0.73 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $2.4 in 2026, $1.5 in 2027, and $1.71 in 2028.

What is Cars.com’s revenue forecast?

Cars.com's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $757.12M, reflecting a 5.28% increase from the reported $719.15M in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $798.26M, followed by $815.7M for 2027, and $845.3M for 2028.

What is Cars.com’s net income forecast?

Cars.com's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $159.25M, representing an 230.48% increase from the reported $48.19M in 2024. Projections indicate $189.69M in 2026, $102.47M in 2027, and $116.67M in 2028.