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Cars.com - CARS Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $17.70
  • Forecasted Upside: 46.34%
  • Number of Analysts: 7
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$12.10 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▼ -0.275 (-2.22%)

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Analyst Price Target for CARS

Analyst Price Target is $17.70
▲ +46.34% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 7 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Cars.com in the last 3 months. The average price target is $17.70, with a high forecast of $25.00 and a low forecast of $12.00. The average price target represents a 46.34% upside from the last price of $12.10.

This chart shows the closing price for CARS for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 7 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Cars.com. This rating has held steady since September 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/18/2025DA DavidsonReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$13.50
11/3/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
10/30/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
10/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$15.00 ➝ $16.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/7/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/6/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$11.00 ➝ $12.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
8/26/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
8/21/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
8/8/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$12.00 ➝ $11.00
8/8/2025B. RileyReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $22.00
7/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$14.00
5/9/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00 ➝ $12.00
4/10/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$15.00 ➝ $13.00
3/27/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $14.00
3/4/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
2/28/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$21.00 ➝ $17.00
2/28/2025DA DavidsonLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$21.00 ➝ $14.50
2/24/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
1/28/2025Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
11/13/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
11/8/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$17.00 ➝ $20.00
11/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $21.00
11/4/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
8/23/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
8/9/2024B. RileyLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$27.00 ➝ $26.00
8/9/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$20.00 ➝ $19.00
8/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$25.00 ➝ $19.00
8/5/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
5/28/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
5/6/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00 ➝ $25.00
2/22/2024Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$25.00
10/16/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$24.00 ➝ $25.00
9/15/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$20.00
8/4/2023Craig HallumBoost Target$22.00 ➝ $24.00
7/19/2023B. RileyInitiated CoverageBuy$26.00
6/27/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageOverweight$23.00
2/24/2023DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$17.50 ➝ $23.25
2/24/2023Craig HallumBoost TargetBuy$17.00 ➝ $24.00
2/24/2023BTIG ResearchBoost TargetBuy$20.00 ➝ $23.00
11/4/2022DA DavidsonLower TargetBuy$18.00 ➝ $17.50
8/9/2022DA DavidsonLower Target$18.00
8/9/2022BTIG ResearchBoost Target$18.00
6/21/2022BTIG ResearchLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$19.00 ➝ $16.00
2/2/2022Northcoast ResearchInitiated CoverageNeutral
11/15/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$19.00 ➝ $20.00
10/29/2021Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingOutperform
8/27/2021Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$18.00
5/10/2021Barrington ResearchBoost TargetOutperform$16.00 ➝ $25.00
5/7/2021DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$16.00 ➝ $18.00
3/1/2021BenchmarkUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$18.00
2/22/2021Barrington ResearchReiterated RatingBuy$16.00
1/25/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$9.50 ➝ $12.50
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.68 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 16 very positive mentions
  • 7 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
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5/8/2025
  • 24 very positive mentions
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  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 27 positive mentions
  • 13 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 13 very positive mentions
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  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 23 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 6 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 14 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 17 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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Cars.com logo
Cars.com Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a digital automotive marketplace that connects local car dealers to consumers in the United States. The company offers a suite of digital solutions that creates connections between individuals researching cars or looking to purchase a car with car dealerships and automotive original equipment manufacturers. It also sells online subscription advertising products to car dealerships by its direct sales force, as well as through its affiliate sales channel. In addition, the company sells display advertising to national advertisers. Further, it offers online automotive marketplace service that connects buyers and sellers through Cars.com, Auto.com, DealerRater.com, NewCars.com, PickupTrucks.com, DealerInspire.com, and LaunchDigitalMarketing.com Websites. Its platform hosts approximately 4.9 million new and used vehicle listings and serves approximately 20,000 franchise and independent car dealers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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Today's Range

Now: $12.10
Low: $12.02
High: $12.40

50 Day Range

MA: $11.28
Low: $10.18
High: $12.55

52 Week Range

Now: $12.10
Low: $9.56
High: $20.18

Volume

452,621 shs

Average Volume

801,947 shs

Market Capitalization

$723.40 million

P/E Ratio

26.29

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

1.45

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Cars.com?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Cars.com in the last year: B. Riley, Barrington Research, DA Davidson, JPMorgan Chase & Co., UBS Group AG, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
View the latest analyst ratings for CARS.

What is the current price target for Cars.com?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Cars.com in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $17.70, suggesting a possible upside of 46.3%. Barrington Research has the highest price target set, predicting CARS will reach $25.00 in the next twelve months. UBS Group AG has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $12.00 for Cars.com in the next year.
View the latest price targets for CARS.

What is the current consensus analyst rating for Cars.com?

Cars.com currently has 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
View the latest ratings for CARS.

What other companies compete with Cars.com?

Other companies that are similar to Cars.com include Remitly Global, Xometry, Globant, TriNet Group and Autohome. Learn More about companies similar to Cars.com.

How do I contact Cars.com's investor relations team?

Cars.com's physical mailing address is 300 S. RIVERSIDE PLAZA SUITE 1000, CHICAGO IL, 60606. The company's listed phone number is 312-601-5000 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Cars.com is www.cars.com. Learn More about contacing Cars.com investor relations.