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Cars.com Inc. CARS Q2 2026 earnings

Reported August 6, 2026 · Before market open

Revenue$179.9MMiss by $599.7K
EPS$0.51Miss by $0.00
Revenue estimate$180.5M
EPS estimate$0.51
We delivered revenue and profitability growth in the second quarter while making steady progress on our Marketplace-focused strategy. Deliberate prioritization of Marketplace product, processes, and organizational improvements drove Marketplace revenue growth to its highest level since 2021, more than offsetting the expected decline in OEM revenue. New product launches, such as Dealer Verified Listings, as well as stronger customer value delivery through more precise audience targeting, are encouraging signals. Looking ahead, we will deploy these learnings and operational drivers across our ecosystem to deliver sustainable long-term growth and value creation.
Tobias Hartmann

Next report

Nov 5, 2026 (in 2 months)
Revenue estimate$183.2M
EPS estimate$0.55

Financials

Q2 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$179.9M+0.7%
Operating income$27.9M+82.8%
Net income$14.3M+103%
EPS (diluted)$0.25+127%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$33.3M+20.2%
Total debt$447.1M-1.9%
Total equity$443.6M-8.2%
Total assets$1.0B-4.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$15.8M-39.7%
CapEx$547.0K-78.4%
Free cash flow$15.3M-35.6%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

as of 09/16/26
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Market cap$631.69M-23.6%
Enterprise value$1.05B-16.7%
P/E18.4×-1.7×
P/S0.9×-0.3×

Profitability

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Operating margin11.4%+4.1pp
Net margin4.7%-1.0pp
FCF margin20.6%+1.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity7.4%-1.0pp
Debt / equity+0.1×
Current ratio+0.2×

FAQ

When did Cars.com Inc. report Q2 2026 earnings?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026 before market open.
What were Cars.com Inc.'s Q2 2026 revenue and EPS?
Cars.com Inc. reported revenue of $179.9M and eps of $0.51 for Q2 2026.
Did Cars.com Inc. beat estimates in Q2 2026?
Revenue missed the consensus estimate of $180.5M by $599.7K. EPS missed the consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.00.
How did Cars.com Inc.'s Q2 2026 results compare year-over-year?
Compared to the same quarter a year prior, revenue grew 0.7% from $178.7M a year earlier and eps grew 24.4% from $0.41.
Where can I find Cars.com Inc.'s Q2 2026 SEC filings?
You can read the 8-K earnings release (0001193125-26-336773) and the 10-Q periodic report (0001193125-26-337949) directly on SEC EDGAR. The filing index links above go to sec.gov.