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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 $12.00, with a high of $12.00 and a low of $12.00. This represents a 6.19% increase from the last price of $11.30.

$11 $13 $15 $17 $19 $21 High: $12 Avg: $12 Low: $12 Last Closed Price: $11.3

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.com6.19%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 11.15%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks15.77%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts112
Avg Price Target$12.00$12.00$13.25
Last Closing Price$11.30$11.30$11.30
Upside/Downside6.19%6.19%17.26%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 252311-7
Sep, 252311-7
Aug, 252311-7
Jul, 251321-7
Jun, 251321-7
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 06, 2025UBS$12.00$12.27-2.20%6.19%
Feb 28, 2025D.A. Davidson$14.50$13.209.85%28.32%
Aug 08, 2024Marvin FongBTIG$23.00$16.7936.99%103.54%
Sep 21, 2022Gary PrestopinoBarrington$25.00$11.63114.96%121.24%
Jun 21, 2022BTIG$16.00$9.2173.72%41.59%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
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

$-15 $-11 $-7 $-3 $1 $5 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-12.15$0.11$0.25$1.77$0.73----
Avg Forecast$-12.17$1.76$1.76$2.66$1.78$2.33$2.40$1.50$1.71
High Forecast$-12.07$1.79$1.77$2.75$1.80$2.36$3.60$1.52$1.73
Low Forecast$-12.33$1.75$1.74$2.56$1.76$2.31$1.96$1.49$1.69
Surprise %-0.16%-93.75%-85.80%-33.46%-58.99%----

Revenue Forecast

$500M $580M $660M $740M $820M $900M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$547.50M$623.68M$653.88M$689.18M$719.15M----
Avg Forecast$541.23M$623.92M$651.94M$687.98M$722.66M$757.12M$798.26M$815.70M$845.30M
High Forecast$546.93M$630.49M$656.83M$688.73M$724.39M$762.21M$800.00M$823.42M$853.30M
Low Forecast$537.94M$620.12M$647.85M$687.42M$721.35M$753.27M$796.52M$809.63M$839.01M
Surprise %1.16%-0.04%0.30%0.18%-0.49%----

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-700M $-400M $-100M $200M $500M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-817.12M$7.72M$17.21M$118.44M$48.19M----
Avg Forecast$-573.43M$120.31M$6.37M$118.44M$121.35M$159.25M$189.69M$102.47M$116.67M
High Forecast$-454.06M$121.95M$11.47M$205.05M$122.68M$161.00M$245.62M$103.60M$118.10M
Low Forecast$-692.79M$119.35M$1.27M$31.84M$120.02M$157.51M$133.77M$101.35M$115.54M
Surprise %42.50%-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 $12 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $12 at the low end to $12 at the high end, suggesting a potential 6.19% change from the previous closing price of $11.3.

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

Cars.com's stock forecast shows a 6.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (11.15%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (15.77%).

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

  • October 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 28.57% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 14.29% Hold, 14.29% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 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.