Cars.com Inc. (CARS) Tops Q1 EPS by 1c, offers outlook

Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) reported Q1 EPS of $0.45, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $0.44. Revenue for the quarter came in at $180.22 million versus the consensus estimate of $180.16 million.

Outlook

Second Quarter 2026

Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year, driven by continued Dealer revenue growth. OEM and National revenue is expected to remain under pressure, and guidance assumes that current advertising spending trends remain consistent for the quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 28.0% and 29.0%, reflecting operating efficiencies and a partial quarter of cost savings benefit from the cost reduction program undertaken in April.

Full Year 2026

The Company reaffirms its full year 2026 guidance:

Revenue is expected to be flat to up 2% year-over-year
Adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be between 29.0% to 30.0%

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