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Cars.com Inc. operates a data-driven automotive technology platform centered on the Cars.com marketplace, which connects car shoppers with dealerships across the United States. Company news commonly covers operating results, marketplace traffic, dealer customer trends, average revenue per dealer, share repurchases, and capital allocation updates.
Recurring product and brand developments include AI shopping tools, VIN-specific AI-powered video advertising, dealer websites, trade and appraisal tools, proprietary in-market media solutions, vehicle reviews, consumer research, and recognition programs such as Best Value New Cars and Dealer of the Year awards. Updates also address how the company serves dealerships and OEMs through audience, data, advertising, and retail technology products.
Cars Commerce (NYSE: CARS) reported Q3 2025 revenue of $181.6M, a quarterly record and +1% year-over-year, driven by Dealer revenue +2% Y/Y and marketplace adoption. Dealer customers rose to 19,526 (+271 Y/Y). Adjusted net income was $30.4M (+10% Y/Y) and Adjusted EBITDA was $54.6M (30.1% margin). Reported net income was $7.7M versus $18.7M a year ago. Cash flow: nine-month free cash flow $94.5M; total debt $455.0M; total liquidity $350.1M; net leverage 1.9x. The company repurchased $63.9M of stock YTD and reaffirmed a $70–$90M 2025 buyback target. Outlook: low-single-digit H2 revenue growth and full-year Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 29%–31%.
Cars Commerce (NYSE: CARS) released its Q3 2025 Industry Insights Report showing a steady U.S. auto market as pricing, production sourcing and incentives influenced activity.
Key points: average new-car price near $49,000 (+0.5% YoY); 2026 models represented one-third of dealer inventory by end of September; U.S.-built vehicles were 56% of dealer inventory in early October; EV wholesale values fell 10.4% QoQ and 17% YoY. The report cites incentives, tariff effects and earlier model-year rollouts as drivers.
Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) said it will report third quarter 2025 financial results for the period ended September 30, 2025 on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT / 9:00 a.m. ET on the same day, hosted by CEO Alex Vetter and CFO Sonia Jain. Interested parties can listen live at investor.cars.com. A replay will be available shortly after the call via the Events section on the Investor Relations website.
Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) has partnered with Uber Advertising as the first automotive content partner for their new "JourneyTV Presents" in-ride entertainment experience. The partnership enables Cars.com to deliver curated car shopping content to Uber riders, featuring a unique "Send to Phone" functionality that links directly to Cars.com's platform.
The collaboration marks Cars.com's first video content syndication partnership, leveraging their editorial expertise to reach potential car buyers. According to their Q2 2025 Consumer Metrics Survey, over 70% of Cars.com visitors are undecided on both vehicle make/model and dealership choice. The platform serves approximately 20,000 local dealer customers with comprehensive automotive content, including reviews, expert advice, and specialized reports like the American-Made Index and Best of Awards.
Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) released findings on the EV market ahead of the federal tax credit expiration on September 30, 2025. The study reveals that 47% of EV shoppers are accelerating their purchase timeline due to the upcoming deadline, with demand on Cars.com increasing 33% YoY for new EVs and 22% YoY for used EVs.
The company announced its Top EV Picks for 2026, including the Chevrolet Equinox EV (Best Value), Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Best 2-Row SUV), Kia EV9 (Best 3-Row SUV), Hyundai Ioniq 6 (Best Electric Car), Lucid Air (Best Luxury EV), and Chevrolet Silverado EV (Best Pickup Truck).
Market data shows new EV inventory grew 1.4% YoY with prices up 4.1% YoY. Used EV inventory surged 38% YoY with faster sales, averaging 46 days on lot versus 66 days last year. Tesla's used prices declined 16.2% YoY.
Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) reported Q2 2025 financial results, showcasing stable performance with revenue of $178.7 million, flat year-over-year. The company expanded its dealer customer base to 19,412, achieving the best sequential customer growth in over three years. Net income was $7.0 million ($0.11 per share), down from $11.4 million in Q2 2024.
Key highlights include record first-half monthly visitors of 27.8 million and 332 million visits. The company demonstrated strong capital return commitment by repurchasing 2.1 million shares (3% of shares outstanding) and raised its FY 2025 share repurchase target to $70-90 million. The company maintains an Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 29-31% and expects low-single digit revenue growth for H2 2025.
Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), an automotive industry technology company, has scheduled its Q2 2025 financial results announcement for Thursday, August 7, 2025. The company will hold a conference call and live webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m. ET on the same day.
CEO Alex Vetter and CFO Sonia Jain will host the conference call to discuss the results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Investors can access the live webcast at investor.cars.com, with a replay available shortly after in the Events section of the Investor Relations website.
Cars Commerce (NYSE:CARS) has released its Industry Insights 1H Report, revealing significant shifts in the automotive market. The report shows that while SAAR peaked above 17 million in March-April, the pace has slowed due to pre-tariff buying activity.
Key findings include: U.S.-built vehicle prices decreased by $200 on average, while imports saw varied price changes, with UK imports jumping by $10,000 and EU imports rising by $2,500. The entry-level vehicle segment (under $30,000) has shrunk to 13.6% market share, down from 38% in 2019. The used car market saw a 3% price increase in H1 QoQ, with inventory up 2% year-over-year.
With the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expiring in September and tariffs affecting import prices, affordability remains a major market challenge.
Rentsync, a leading Canadian rental housing software and data company, has secured a significant growth investment from Silversmith Capital Partners. The funding will support Rentsync's technology investments, team expansion, and strategic acquisitions to build a comprehensive platform for Canada's rental housing ecosystem.
The company serves thousands of customers across Canada, including REITs and property management companies, offering solutions to streamline workflows and maximize property potential. Following the investment, Silversmith's Jim Quagliaroli and Matthew Nash join Rentsync's Board of Directors, alongside industry veterans Mike Owens, Mike Volpe, CEO Max Steinman, and Dan Jauernig.