What one share of Cars.com holds
Our premier automotive marketplace, Cars.com, empowers shoppers with the data, resources and digital tools they need to make informed buying decisions and seamlessly connect with automotive retailers. We also equip dealerships and OEMs with innovative solutions and data-driven intelligence to better reach and influence our 26 million average monthly shoppers.
Cars.com’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the last 12 months to 2026-06-30; the balance sheet is as of 2026-06-30.
| Sales | $12.07 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $0.57 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $0.03 |
| Free cash flow | $2.49 |
| Cash and investments | $0.62 |
| Debt | $8.29 |
| Book value | $8.23 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8.33 | $2.20 | $0.13 | $2.53 | — | $32.19 |
| 2016 | $8.84 | $2.46 | $0.14 | $2.65 | — | $33.77 |
| 2017 | $8.73 | $3.13 | $0.46 | $2.14 | — | $23.44 |
| 2018 | $9.39 | $0.55 | $0.20 | $2.12 | — | $23.83 |
| 2019 | $9.06 | −$6.65 | $0.32 | $1.20 | — | $17.09 |
| 2020 | $8.14 | −$11.74 | $0.25 | $1.81 | — | $5.46 |
| 2021 | $8.74 | $0.15 | $0.02 | $1.91 | — | $6.00 |
| 2022 | $9.39 | $0.25 | $0.03 | $1.82 | — | $5.80 |
| 2023 | $10.10 | $1.74 | $0.02 | $1.99 | — | $7.46 |
| 2024 | $10.67 | $0.72 | $0.04 | $2.22 | — | $7.94 |
| 2025 | $11.43 | $0.32 | $0.07 | $2.33 | — | $8.06 |
Common questions about Cars.com
How much does one share of Cars.com earn?
Over the last 12 months, each share of Cars.com earned $0.57 of profit on $12.07 of sales, keeping about 5¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Cars.com pay a dividend?
Cars.com didn’t pay a dividend over the last 12 months, according to its SEC filings.
What is Cars.com’s book value per share?
Cars.com’s book value is $8.23 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of June 30, 2026.
How much cash and debt does each share of Cars.com have?
Each share of Cars.com has $0.62 of cash and investments and $8.29 of debt, as of June 30, 2026.
What is Cars.com’s free cash flow per share?
$2.49 per share over the last 12 months. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Cars.com’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $2.20 in 2015 to $0.32 in 2025, shrinking about 17.6% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Cars.com bought back shares?
Cars.com’s share count fell about 12% from 2015 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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