CARS today
$13.48+$0.11 (+0.82%)close Nov 11, 2026Trend
DailyUptrend (starting)
4 hourStrong Bullish
1 hourBullish
15 minSymmetric Triangle
5 minSymmetric Triangle
Daily trend turns down below $9.10
Key levels
Resistance$16.18
Resistance$14.02
Support$13.34
Support$12.72
Latest news & SEC filings
AnalystUBS Sets New $14 Target for Cars.com
AnalystB. Riley Securities keeps Neutral rating on Cars.com, lifts target to $15
All CARS news →About Cars.com
Cars.com operates an online automotive marketplace that connects car shoppers with dealerships across the United States and Canada. The company offers digital solutions including dealer websites, media advertising, and trade and appraisal tools. Its customers include franchise and independent dealers, original equipment manufacturers, and auto-adjacent businesses. The platform serves consumers researching and purchasing vehicles.
Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.
NYSE · Technology
Cars.com Inc. (CARS)
What Is the Price Target for CARS?
SEPT Low Target
$11.00
SEPT Mid Target
$14.00
SEPT High Target
$16.00
Analyst Consensus
$14.00
Is CARS a Buy or Sell Right Now?
Thesis
- •Revenue growing 0.6% YoY with SLOWING trend — consistent growth.
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Valuation Verdict
UNDERVALUED
Methods Used
P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus
Fair Value
$22.78
21
Moat Score
NONE
6/9
Piotroski Score
0.6
Altman Z-Score
What Is Smart Money Doing with CARS?
Insider Signal
NEUTRAL
1 buys / 2 sells (90d)
Congress Signal
NEUTRAL
0 buys / 0 sells (90d)
Institutional
N/A
Short Squeeze Risk
HIGH
Signal: HIGH_SHORT_INTEREST
Recent Insider Activity
| Name | Title | Type | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziegler Trent | officer | Buy | 332,069 | - | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Jain Sonia | officer | Sale | 34,021 | $323K | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Jain Sonia | officer | Sale | 52,579 | $503K | Jun 11, 2026 |
| WIENER BRYAN | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Hale Thomas E | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Ross Jenell | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Greenthal Jill A | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Subramanian Bala | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| McGovern Jr. Donald A. | director | Buy | 18,267 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
| FORBES SCOTT E | director | Buy | 25,478 | - | Jun 5, 2026 |
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Revenue YoY
0.6%
3yr Revenue CAGR
3.4%
EPS Growth YoY
-55.56%
FCF Growth YoY
-1.4%
Revenue Trend
SLOWING
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PREVIEWSEPT Investing tracks real-time dark pool institutional trades for CARS, including block trade sizes, dollar values, and buy/sell side classification. Dark pool trades reveal where institutional investors are positioning before moves become visible on public exchanges.
| Time | Price | Size | Value | Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00:58 | $13.48 | 1,087 | $$15K | BUY |
| 21:00:56 | $13.48 | 1,264 | $$17K | BUY |
| 21:00:03 | $13.48 | 1,200 | $$16K | BUY |
| 21:00:03 | $13.48 | 1,100 | $$15K | BUY |
| 21:00:00 | $13.50 | 1,004 | $$14K | MIDPOINT |
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What is CARS stock price today?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is at $13.48, up 0.82% (+$0.11) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.
Why is CARS stock moving today?
Latest CARS news — Nov 7, 2026: UBS Sets New $14 Target for Cars.com · Nov 6, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Neutral rating on Cars.com, lifts target to $15
Why did CARS stock move on Nov 5, 2026?
Cars.com shares closed up 1.19% at $13.56 after the company reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $0.58 per share, well ahead of the $0.25 consensus, though revenue of $181.883 million narrowly missed the $182.904 million estimate. BTIG also reiterated its Buy rating and raised its price target to $16, adding to the positive tone.
What is the CARS price target?
The average analyst price target for CARS is $14.00, ranging from $11 to $16, based on 5 analysts.
What do analysts rate CARS?
Analyst ratings for CARS: 0 Buy, 11 Hold, 1 Sell — consensus Hold.
Did CARS beat earnings?
CARS last reported on Nov 5, 2026: EPS $0.58 vs $0.54 expected — a beat of 8.0%.
What is CARS's P/E ratio?
CARS trades at a P/E of 18.0 vs a Technology average of 28.9.
Does CARS pay a dividend?
CARS does not currently pay a dividend.
What are CARS support and resistance levels?
Support: $13.34, $12.72, $11.91. Resistance: $14.02, $16.18, $17.17.
What are insiders doing with CARS?
Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 1 buys and 2 sells in the last 90 days.
What is the latest news on CARS?
Nov 7, 2026: UBS Sets New $14 Target for Cars.com · Nov 6, 2026: B. Riley Securities keeps Neutral rating on Cars.com, lifts target to $15