CARS at a glance
Cars.com Inc. (CARS, SEC CIK 1683606) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 26, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as August 24, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported revenue of $723.2 million (up 0.6% from FY2024) and net income of $20.1 million. Diluted EPS was $0.32.
- As of June 30, 2026, 29 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding Cars.com Inc. (CARS) shares worth $295.7 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by McGovern Jr. Donald A. on August 20, 2026 of 8,000 shares at $12.25 per share.
- In the last 90 days, CARS insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 2 open-market sales ($790K) on Form 4, a net sale of $790K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2025
- $723.2M
- +0.6% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 2 sells
- Net −$790K
- 13F holders
- 29 funds
- $295.7M · +1 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 30, 2026
- Item 7.01 · Item 5.02
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $179.9M, up 1% YoY from $178.7M
- Dealer revenue $163.3M, up 3%; OEM and National revenue $13.6M, down 18%
- Operating margin 15.5% vs 8.5% YoY; net income $14.3M vs $7.0M
- Operating expenses $152.1M, down 7%; marketing and sales expense up 5% to $60.7M
- Traffic down 12% and unique visitors down 14%; marketing shifts targeting high-intent demand
Risk Factors
- No Risk Factors section provided; quarter-over-quarter changes cannot be assessed
- Share repurchases reduced remaining authorization to $116.578 million by June 30, 2026
- No defaults upon senior securities reported for the quarter
- No director or officer adopted, modified, or terminated Rule 10b5-1 arrangements
AI summary of the CARS 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- September 30, 2026 press release announced management changes at Cars.com
- Reg FD disclosure signals potentially material leadership developments for investors
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- CFO Sonia Jain departs November 6, 2026, then remains Executive Advisor through March 31, 2027 for transition
- Jain receives $250,000 during the Transition Period plus customary employee benefits
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- CFO transition: Trent Ziegler appointed CFO-Designate October 19, formally succeeding Sonia Jain November 6, 2026
- Jain retained as Executive Advisor through March 31, 2027, supporting continuity during the leadership handoff
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Cars.com reported financial results for quarter ended June 30, 2026
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the substantive earnings release and financial details
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue $179.9M, up 1%; Dealer revenue $163.3M rose 3%, offsetting OEM/National decline of 18%
- Net income $14.3M, up 103%; adjusted EBITDA $53.0M, up 4%, with margin 29.4% above 28%-29% guidance
Item 5.07: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
- All eight director nominees elected to serve until the 2027 Annual Meeting
- Ernst & Young LLP appointment ratified for fiscal 2026, with 51,534,116 votes for
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGovern Jr. Donald A. | Sell | Aug 20, 2026 | 8,000 | $12.25 |
| Marks Angelique Strong | Sell | Aug 17, 2026 | 57,980 | $11.94 |
| Jain Sonia | Sell | Jun 12, 2026 | 34,021 | $9.49 |
| Jain Sonia | Sell | Jun 11, 2026 | 52,579 | $9.56 |
| WIENER BRYAN | A | Jun 5, 2026 | 18,267 | - |
| Ross Jenell | A | Jun 5, 2026 | 18,267 | - |
| Hale Thomas E | A | Jun 5, 2026 | 18,267 | - |
| FORBES SCOTT E | A | Jun 5, 2026 | 25,478 | - |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $719.2M | $723.2M |
| Operating Income | - | $53.5M | $60.3M |
| Net Income | $118.4M | $48.2M | $20.1M |
| Op. Margin | - | 7.4% | 8.3% |
| Net Margin | - | 6.7% | 2.8% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.1B |
| Equity | - | $511.5M | $472.5M |
| ROE | - | 9.4% | 4.2% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $1.74 | $0.72 | $0.32 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $152.5M | $151.6M |
| CapEx | $1.3M | $3.0M | $4.3M |
Source: XBRL data in Cars.com Inc. (CARS)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CARS share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 29 | $295.7M |
| Q1 2026 | 28 | $226.2M |
| Q4 2025 | 28 | $425.3M |
| Q3 2025 | 29 | $458.1M |
| Q2 2025 | 29 | $437.8M |
| Q1 2025 | 28 | $319.6M |
| Q4 2024 | 24 | $456.2M |
| Q3 2024 | 20 | $148.3M |
- Two Sigma Investments+1.05M (+715%)
- D.E. Shaw & Co+125.9K (+36%)
- Morgan Stanley+115.2K (+16%)
- Citadel Advisors LLC+66.7K (+12%)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co+50.1K (+3%)
- Millennium Management−574.4K (-89%)
- Goldman Sachs Group−534.1K (-76%)
- FMR LLC (Fidelity)−409.8K (-5%)
- Renaissance Technologies LLC−327.2K (-56%)
- BlackRock−136.9K (-3%)
- Allstate+16.7K
- U.S. Bancorp+198
- Prudential Financial−56.1K
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 215 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CARS filing archive
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10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-K | Sep 30, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Aug 24, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Aug 6, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 10-Q | Aug 6, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 4 | Jun 15, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Jun 9, 2026 | - | - | |
| 8-K | Jun 5, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 8-K | May 7, 2026 | - | Analysis | |
| 10-Q | May 7, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Apr 9, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Mar 16, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 13, 2026 | - | - | - |
| SC 13G | Mar 6, 2026 | - | - | |
| 4 | Mar 5, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Mar 4, 2026 | - | - | - |
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CARS SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are CARS insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, Cars.com Inc. (CARS) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 2 open-market sales worth $790,281 by 2 insiders on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold CARS stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest Cars.com Inc. (CARS) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were FMR LLC (Fidelity) ($91.7 million), BlackRock ($45.6 million), Dimensional Fund Advisors ($36.7 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($25.6 million), JPMorgan Chase & Co ($17.6 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CARS's revenue in fiscal year 2025?
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (FY2025), Cars.com Inc. (CARS) reported revenue of $723.2 million (up 0.6% from FY2024) and net income of $20.1 million. Diluted EPS was $0.32. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What did CARS report in its latest 8-K?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed an 8-K on September 30, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) and Item 5.02 (Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers). September 30, 2026 press release announced management changes at Cars.com.
What are the latest CARS SEC filings?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed its latest 10-K annual report on February 26, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on August 6, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 30, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on August 24, 2026.
What is CARS's SEC CIK number?
Cars.com Inc. (CARS)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1683606. EDGAR lists every CARS filing under that number.
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