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Cars (CARS): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $15.25, the highest $17.50, the lowest $13.00. The average is +49.4% from the last price of $10.21.
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $13.00 → $11.50−11.5% | Hold | +12.6% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:40 | +1.2%next day +2.5% · 5 days +4.9% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Internet Content and InformationxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $12.00 → $11.50−4.2% | Hold | +12.6% | Downgrade | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Internet Content and InformationDeepSeek V3.2-Speciale | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $11.00 | Hold | +7.7% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Internet Content and InformationOpenAI 5.2 | TipRanks - OpenAI | $11.50 → $11.00−4.3% | Hold | +7.7% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Internet Content and InformationAnthropic Opus-4.5 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $10.50 | Hold | +2.8% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI Google Internet Content and InformationGemini 3-pro | TipRanks - Google | $11.50 | Hold | +12.6% | Downgrade | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Internet Content and InformationPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $11.50 | Buy | +12.6% | Reiterated | 01.10.26on TipRanks 00:05 | — | |
| Gary Prestopino★★★★★★★★★★#573 · hits 57% · avg +13.4% | Barrington | $15.00 → $17.50+16.7% | Buy | +71.4% | Reiterated | 13.08.26on TipRanks 11:45 | +3.0%next day −1.2% · 5 days −0.3% | ↗ |
| Tom White★★★★★★★★★★#11050 · hits 43% · avg −2.0% | D.A. Davidson | $14.50 | Buy | +42.0% | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks 13:35 | +4.3%next day −1.0% · 5 days +0.1% | ↗ |
| Naved Khan★★★★★★★★★★#292 · hits 61% · avg +17.6% | B. Riley Securities | $13.00 | Hold | +27.3% | Reiterated | 07.08.26on TipRanks 09:15 | +4.3%next day −1.0% · 5 days +0.1% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $10.00 → $11.00+10.0% | Hold | +7.7% | Assigned | 08.05.26on TipRanks 07:40 | −6.1%next day −6.6% · 5 days −15.9% | ↗ |
| Marvin Fong★★★★★★★★★★#7340 · hits 41% · avg +0.3% | BTIG | $13.00 | Buy | +27.3% | Reiterated | 10.04.26on TipRanks 07:30 | +7.3%next day +0.3% · 5 days +4.1% | ↗ |
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The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included
Best analysts covering Cars
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $14.50 at a price of $10.27 (+41.2%); now: $14.12 at $10.21 (+38.3%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 29.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $0.54 (from $0.50 to $0.59). Last quarter: $0.51.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $183M (from $182M to $184M). Last quarter: $180M.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Communicationservices
About Cars
- CEO: Tobias Hartmann
- Employees: 1,700
- 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL, 60606, US
- www.cars.com
Cars.com Inc. operates as a leading digital platform, offering comprehensive services and solutions specifically tailored for the automotive sector. Its central purpose is to seamlessly connect prospective car buyers with vehicle sellers. Through its flagship online marketplace, customized dealer websites, and an array of other digital products, the company undertakes several key functions: it prominently showcases available vehicle inventories from dealerships, significantly enhances the brand visibility and reputation of both independent and franchised dealers alongside automotive manufacturers (OEMs), directs genuinely interested buyers to sellers, and equips consumers with essential tools and information to confidently navigate their car purchasing journey. Beyond these core offerings, Cars.com Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of specialized services. These include marketplace-centric products such as subscription-based advertising and social selling support. Its digital solutions encompass website platform hosting, an advanced AI-powered chat system, comprehensive digital retailing functionalities, and robust reputation management services. Furthermore, a wide array of advertising options are available, ranging from visual display campaigns and instant loan pre-qualification and approval processes to broader digital ad placements and targeted in-market audio advertisements. By December 31, 2021, Cars.com Inc. had established an extensive client base, serving 19,179 dealer customers throughout all 50 U.S. states. This diverse network included both franchised and independent dealerships operating via online platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar locations, as well as major automakers marketing vehicles across the United States. Essentially, its primary clientele consists of local car dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and various national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Il
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