8-K current report · filed Aug 6, 2026

Cars.com Inc. (CARS) 8-K Current Report: August 6, 2026

Item 2.02Item EX-99.1CARS overview

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Cars.com Inc. (CARS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 6, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Cars.com reported financial results for quarter ended June 30, 2026.

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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
  • Results disclosure may affect valuation, expectations, and investor positioning

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit 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
  • Marketplace revenue grew over 7%, its fastest quarterly growth since 2021, while traffic fell 12% and visitors declined 14%
  • Six-month free cash flow $43.5M; total debt $450.0M and liquidity $333.3M
  • Repurchased 3.7M shares for $37M in Q2; 2026 target remains $90M, with 6.2M shares repurchased year-to-date

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