Cars.com Inc is a comprehensive online automotive marketplace that connects car buyers and sellers, offering a platform for new and used vehicle listings, dealer services, and consumer resources. The company provides a suite of tools and services designed to simplify the car shopping experience, including reviews, research materials, and financing options. By leveraging technology and data-driven insights, Cars.com helps users make informed decisions throughout the car purchasing process while also assisting dealerships in reaching a wider audience and enhancing their online presence. Read More
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the release of a cooler-than-expected inflation report fueled optimism for a potential interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve.
Whether it be online shopping or social media, secular forces are propelling consumer internet businesses forward. The new habits they’re cultivating are also unlocking the next leg of growth for the industry,
which has gained 31.6% over the past six months compared to 22.9% for the S&P 500.
Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 4.9% in the morning session after JP Morgan raised its price target on the stock to $16 from $15, while maintaining an Overweight rating. The firm's analyst, Rajat Gupta, signaled continued confidence in the company's market performance. An 'Overweight' rating typically suggests that an analyst expects the stock to outperform the average return of the other stocks the analyst covers. The new price target reflected a more positive outlook on the company's future value.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Trump threatened to impose "massive" new tariffs on Chinese imports, reigniting trade war fears.
Although Cars.com (currently trading at $11.83 per share) has gained 9.5% over the last six months, it has trailed the S&P 500’s 34.7% return during that period. This may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors took a breather following a record-setting rally, with concerns over the Federal Reserve's next move and a prolonged government shutdown weighing on sentiment.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Richmond, VA – September 26, 2025 – CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, sent shockwaves through the automotive retail sector today, reporting a dismal second-quarter fiscal year 2026 earnings that significantly missed analyst expectations. The company announced diluted earnings per share (EPS) of just $0.64 for
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
Richmond, VA – September 25, 2025 – CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used cars, experienced a dramatic stock plunge today following the release of its fiscal second-quarter earnings report for 2025. The company's shares plummeted by as much as 25% during trading, settling around a 19-23% decline, making
Quarterly earnings results are a good time to check in on a company’s progress, especially compared to its peers in the same sector. Today we are looking at Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) and the best and worst performers in the online marketplace industry.
Small-cap stocks can be incredibly lucrative investments because their lack of analyst coverage leads to frequent mispricings.
However, these businesses (and their stock prices) often stay small because their subscale operations make it harder to expand their competitive moats.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investor apprehension intensified ahead of a key policy speech and perplexing inflation signals clouded the economic outlook, leading to a wider market retreat from growth-oriented stocks.
The low valuation multiples for value stocks provide a margin of safety that growth stocks rarely offer.
However, the challenge lies in determining whether these cheap assets are genuinely undervalued or simply on sale due to their potentially deteriorating business models.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back as hotter-than-expected wholesale inflation data was released, raising concerns about the future path of interest rates. The U.S. Labor Department reported that the Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures inflation at the wholesale level, jumped 3.3% year-over-year in July, significantly above economists' forecasts of 2.5%. This unexpected increase suggests that cost pressures are building for businesses, which could eventually be passed on to consumers. The hotter-than-expected data prompted investors to scale back bets on an imminent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Higher interest rates can dampen economic activity and negatively affect the valuations of growth-oriented stocks, such as those in the internet sector, leading to a broad market retreat.
Online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $178.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) jumped 3.5% in the afternoon session after analysts at J.P. Morgan and B. Riley raised their price targets, signaling growing confidence in the online automotive marketplace. On August 11, J.P. Morgan maintained its buy rating on Cars.com and adjusted its price target up from $14 to $15. This followed a similar move from B. Riley, which had boosted its price objective to $22.00 from $21.00 while keeping a 'buy' rating on the stock. This wave of positive analyst sentiment notably overshadowed the company's latest earnings results, which missed consensus estimates for both earnings per share and revenue. According to one report, the stock still increased as the upgrades seemed to fuel investor confidence in the company's market position and future outlook.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Online new and used car marketplace Cars.com (NYSE:CARS) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $178.7 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.41 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
CARS.COM Q2 2025 earnings: Revenue missed estimates at $178.74M, but EPS beat at $0.41. Dealer growth & record traffic highlight strength. Stock down 2.6% pre-market.
