Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Consumer Cyclical · Current price $11.04 (+0.41%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2024 | Marvin Fong | BTIG | $23.00 | +108.4% |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Gary Prestopino | Barrington | $25.00 | +126.6% |
Top Analysts Covering CARS
CARS vs Sector & Market
| Metric | CARS | Consumer Cyclical Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.25 | 2.52 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 8 | 13 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +17.8% | +417.4% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 34.61 | 11.22 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $730M | $730M | $730M | 5 |
| 2027-03-31 | $182M | $184M | $187M | 3 |
| 2027-06-30 | $184M | $186M | $189M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $186M | $189M | $192M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $189M | $191M | $194M | 3 |
| 2028-03-31 | $185M | $188M | $190M | 2 |
| 2028-06-30 | $187M | $189M | $192M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $189M | $192M | $194M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $190M | $192M | $195M | 2 |
| 2029-12-31 | $800M | $807M | $819M | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $818M | $826M | $837M | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.10 | $2.11 | $2.12 | 4 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.51 | 1 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.56 | 1 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.59 | $0.60 | $0.61 | 1 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.58 | $0.59 | $0.60 | 1 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.51 | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.51 | $0.52 | $0.53 | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.54 | $0.55 | $0.56 | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.53 | $0.54 | $0.55 | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 1 |
| 2030-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for CARS?
The consensus among 8 analysts covering Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is Buy with an average price target of $13.00.
What is the highest price target for CARS?
The highest price target for CARS is $25.00, set by Gary Prestopino at Barrington on 2022-09-21.
What is the lowest price target for CARS?
The lowest price target for CARS is $23.00, set by Marvin Fong at BTIG on 2024-08-08.
How many analysts cover CARS?
8 analysts have issued ratings for Cars.com Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is CARS a buy or sell right now?
Based on 8 analyst ratings, CARS has a consensus rating of Buy (2.25/5) with a +17.8% upside to the consensus target of $13.00.
What are the earnings estimates for CARS?
Analysts estimate CARS will report EPS of $2.11 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $730M.
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