Cars.com Inc.
CARSNYSECommunication Services● Active
$9.26
+$0.05(+0.49%)
Market Cap$517382515
P/E Ratio—
52W High$13.97
52W Low$7.4
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
CARS · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 7, 2026EPS Actual
$0.45
Est. $0.48 · -6.3%
Revenue
$0.18B
Est. $0.18B · +0.0%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 7, 2026
After Market Close
▼ Miss EPS
CARS reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Internet Content & Information company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $0.58B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$0.58B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $0.49 | — | — | — | $0.18B | — |
| ▼ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | $0.48 | $0.45 | -6.3% | $0.18B | $0.18B | +0.0% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.56 | $0.44 | -21.4% | $0.18B | $0.18B | +0.3% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $0.50 | $0.48 | -4.0% | $0.18B | $0.18B | -1.0% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $0.46 | $0.41 | -10.9% | $0.18B | $0.18B | -1.7% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | May 8, 2025 | $0.39 | $0.37 | -5.1% | $0.18B | $0.18B | -2.3% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $0.52 | $0.49 | -5.8% | $0.18B | $0.18B | -2.4% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $0.44 | $0.41 | -6.8% | $0.18B | $0.18B | -2.3% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 6, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$0.49
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 7, 2026Miss
EPS Actual
$0.45
EPS Est.
$0.48
EPS Surpr.
-6.3%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 26, 2026Miss
EPS Actual
$0.44
EPS Est.
$0.56
EPS Surpr.
-21.4%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q4 FY2025
Nov 6, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.48
EPS Est.
$0.50
EPS Surpr.
-4.0%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q3 FY2025
Aug 7, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.41
EPS Est.
$0.46
EPS Surpr.
-10.9%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q2 FY2025
May 8, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.37
EPS Est.
$0.39
EPS Surpr.
-5.1%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 27, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$0.49
EPS Est.
$0.52
EPS Surpr.
-5.8%
Revenue
$0.18B
Q4 FY2024
Nov 7, 2024Miss
EPS Actual
$0.41
EPS Est.
$0.44
EPS Surpr.
-6.8%
Revenue
$0.18B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $0.61 | $0.61 | $0.62 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $0.60 | $0.61 | $0.61 | 1 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $0.58 | $0.58 | $0.59 | 1 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.55 | $0.56 | $0.56 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.67 | $0.68 | $0.68 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.66 | $0.67 | $0.67 | 1 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 1 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 2 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $0.2B | $0.2B | $0.2B | 2 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▼ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | -6.3% | $11.19 | $12.33 | +10.19% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | -21.4% | $10.74 | $9.08 | -15.46% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | -4.0% | $10.41 | $11.09 | +6.53% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | -10.9% | $13.13 | $11.77 | -10.36% |
| ▼ Q2 FY2025 | May 8, 2025 | -5.1% | $11.32 | $10.05 | -11.22% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | -5.8% | $15.30 | $12.03 | -21.37% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | -6.8% | $16.81 | $17.85 | +6.19% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | -19.1% | $17.86 | $16.79 | -5.99% |
Q2 FY2026+10.19%
Report Date
May 7, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
-6.3%
Price Before
$11.19
Price After
$12.33
Q1 FY2026-15.46%
Report Date
Feb 26, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
-21.4%
Price Before
$10.74
Price After
$9.08
Q4 FY2025+6.53%
Report Date
Nov 6, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-4.0%
Price Before
$10.41
Price After
$11.09
Q3 FY2025-10.36%
Report Date
Aug 7, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-10.9%
Price Before
$13.13
Price After
$11.77
Q2 FY2025-11.22%
Report Date
May 8, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-5.1%
Price Before
$11.32
Price After
$10.05
Q1 FY2025-21.37%
Report Date
Feb 27, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-5.8%
Price Before
$15.30
Price After
$12.03
Q4 FY2024+6.19%
Report Date
Nov 7, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-6.8%
Price Before
$16.81
Price After
$17.85
Q3 FY2024-5.99%
Report Date
Aug 8, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-19.1%
Price Before
$17.86
Price After
$16.79
Avg Miss Reaction-5.19%
Beat Rate0 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-21.37% (Q1 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: CARS ends December
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) most recently reported earnings on May 7, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $0.45 — missing the analyst consensus of $0.48 by -6.3%. The next CARS earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track CARS earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. CARS revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
CARS's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
CARS earnings · 5 questionsCars.com Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. CARS typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; CARS historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Cars.com Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Cars.com Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026