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Cars.com Inc.

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CARS Quarterly report (10-Q) · filed 2026-08-06

Annual consolidated revenue for 2025: about USD 723.2M, using the latest reported figures. The previous period, 2024, was about USD 719.2M.

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Latest quarter

Revenue

180 million USD

2026 Q2 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 179934000 USD Source

Operating margin

15.49%

2026 Q2 · %

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Income: 27876000 USD Source
Revenue: 179934000 USD Source

Operating cash flow

15.8 million USD

2026 Q2 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 55620000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 39808000 USD Source

Free cash flow

15.3 million USD

2026 Q2 · USD

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating Cash Flow: 55620000 USD Source
Operating Cash Flow: 39808000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 809000 USD Source
Capital Expenditure: 262000 USD Source

Cash and cash equivalents: 33.3 million USD 2026-06-30 Source
Exact value

33287000 USD
Long-term debt including current maturities: 455 million USD 2025-12-31 Source
Exact value

455000000 USD
Shares outstanding: 53.9 million shares 2026-06-30 Source
Exact value

53926000 shares

Reported share-count change

-12.74% · -7.87 million shares

Year-over-year change in reported shares. Splits, issuance and buybacks can affect this figure; it does not isolate employee compensation or economic dilution.

Exact inputs and evidence

61799000 shares · 2025-06-30· Source
53926000 shares · 2026-06-30· Source

Trailing twelve months

The four most recent complete quarters added together. This gives a full-year view that includes the latest quarterly results.

Revenue

726 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Revenue: 181573000 USD · 2025-07-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Revenue: 723239000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Revenue: 539336000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Revenue: 180223000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Revenue: 179934000 USD · 2026-04-01 – 2026-06-30 Source

Net income

34.3 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Net income: 7658000 USD · 2025-07-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Net income: 20052000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Net income: 12654000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Net income: 4978000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Net income: 14263000 USD · 2026-04-01 – 2026-06-30 Source

Operating cash flow

152 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 114521000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 55683000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 151639000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 114521000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 39808000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 55620000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 39808000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Capital expenditure

1.75 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Capital expenditure: 3901000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 3342000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 4286000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 3901000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 262000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 809000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 262000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Free cash flow

150 million USD

2025-07-01 – 2026-06-30

Exact inputs and evidence

Operating cash flow: 114521000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 55683000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 151639000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 114521000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 39808000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Operating cash flow: 55620000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Operating cash flow: 39808000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 3901000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 3342000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 4286000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 3901000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-09-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 262000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source
Capital expenditure: 809000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-06-30 Source
Capital expenditure: 262000 USD · 2026-01-01 – 2026-03-31 Source

Includes later revisions to earlier periods. Annual charts exclude incomplete years.

Latest filing recorded: 2026-08-06.

Financial data available through: 2025-12-31.

Coverage by financial measure

Revenue: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Operating income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Net income: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Operating cash flow: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Capital expenditure: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Total assets: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Total liabilities: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Current assets: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Current liabilities: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Cash and cash equivalents: 11 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Long-term debt including current maturities: 9 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31
Shares outstanding: 10 of 11 periods available· newest 2025-12-31

Coverage describes values retained in this snapshot. Missing values are not zero; loading limits are reported separately.

What changed year over year

Latest complete year compared with the corresponding period one year earlier. These are measured changes; they do not establish their business causes.

Revenue
+0.6%

Prior period

USD 719.15 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 723.24 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

723239000 − 719152000 = 4087000 USD

719152000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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723239000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Revenue · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Year-over-year change in Revenue: 4087000 USD Concept: fundies:Revenue Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:Revenue: 723239000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2051773 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:Revenue: 719152000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2053592 Filing: 000119312526076546
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Net income
-58.4%

Prior period

USD 48.19 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 20.05 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

20052000 − 48188000 = -28136000 USD

48188000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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20052000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Net income · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Year-over-year change in Net income: -28136000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:NetIncome: 20052000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2621635 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:NetIncome: 48188000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2623372 Filing: 000119312526076546
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Operating cash flow
-0.6%

Prior period

USD 152.52 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 151.64 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

151639000 − 152524000 = -885000 USD

152524000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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151639000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Year-over-year change in Operating cash flow: -885000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 151639000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1545331 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 152524000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1547073 Filing: 000119312526076546
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Capital expenditure
+42.9%

Prior period

USD 3 million

2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Current period

USD 4.29 million

2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Exact inputs and evidence

4286000 − 3000000 = 1286000 USD

3000000 USD · 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
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4286000 USD · 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
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Citation for Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Year-over-year change in Capital expenditure: 1286000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#period-changes-title Computed: Current period minus corresponding prior-year period Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 4286000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1566254 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3000000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1567997 Filing: 000119312526076546
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Where revenue goes

How a period’s revenue divides into costs and what remains as profit. Items marked Derived are calculated by subtraction from reported figures.

2025 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31

Revenue USD 723.24 million 100% of revenue
Operating costs Derived USD 662.99 million 92% of revenue
Operating income USD 60.25 million 8.3% of revenue
Tax, interest and other Derived USD 40.2 million 5.6% of revenue
Net income USD 20.05 million 2.8% of revenue

Cash

Operating cash flow USD 151.64 million 21% of revenue
Capital expenditure USD 4.29 million 0.6% of revenue
Free cash flow Derived USD 147.35 million 20% of revenue

Share of revenue by period

Net income
Tax, interest and other
Operating costs

2016 28%72%
2017 Net income was higher than operating income, so the split is not drawn.
2018 87%
2019 Operating loss: operating costs were 174% of revenue.
2020 Operating loss: operating costs were 262% of revenue.
2021 92%
2022 90%
2023 Net income was higher than operating income, so the split is not drawn.
2024 93%
2025 92%

Values and sources

Revenue breakdown by annual reporting period
Period	Revenue	Operating costs	Operating income	Tax, interest and other	Net income	Free cash flow	Source
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	633106000	456456000 Derived	176650000	280000 Derived	176370000	189452000 Derived	Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 633106000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 176650000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 176370000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 199153000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 9701000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	626262000	492006000 Derived	134256000	-90187000 Derived	224443000	153155000 Derived	Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 626262000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 134256000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 224443000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 185929000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 32774000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	662127000	578203000 Derived	83924000	45115000 Derived	38809000	149315000 Derived	Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 662127000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 83924000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 38809000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 163548000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 14233000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	606682000	1052742000 Derived	-446060000	-736000 Derived	-445324000	80227000 Derived	Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 606682000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: -446060000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: -445324000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 101484000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 21257000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	547503000	1434830000 Derived	-887327000	-98221000 Derived	-789106000	121904000 Derived	Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 547503000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: -887327000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: -789106000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 138616000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 16712000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	623683000	575345000 Derived	48338000	37547000 Derived	10791000	136552000 Derived	Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 623683000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 48338000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 10791000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 138003000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 1451000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31	653876000	587840000 Derived	66036000	48830000 Derived	17206000	126683000 Derived	Source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 653876000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 66036000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 17206000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 128511000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 1828000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2023 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31	689183000	635067000 Derived	54116000	-64326000 Derived	118442000	135440000 Derived	Source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 689183000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 54116000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 118442000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 136720000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 1280000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2024 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31	719152000	665654000 Derived	53498000	5310000 Derived	48188000	149524000 Derived	Source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 719152000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 53498000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 48188000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 152524000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 3000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source
2025 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31	723239000	662989000 Derived	60250000	40198000 Derived	20052000	147353000 Derived	Source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 723239000 USD Inspect Revenue Open source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 60250000 USD Inspect Operating Income Open source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 20052000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 151639000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 4286000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source

Amounts are exact, in USD.

Growth

Sales over time and how quickly they are changing.

Revenue

Revenue reported for each complete financial period.

USD 723.2M 2025

Values and sources

Revenue values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Revenue	633106000	Revenue: 633106000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Revenue	626262000	Revenue: 626262000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Revenue	662127000	Revenue: 662127000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Revenue	606682000	Revenue: 606682000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Revenue	547503000	Revenue: 547503000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Revenue	623683000	Revenue: 623683000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Revenue	653876000	Revenue: 653876000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Revenue	689183000	Revenue: 689183000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Revenue	719152000	Revenue: 719152000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Revenue	723239000	Revenue: 723239000 Open source

Revenue growth

Change in revenue from the same financial period one year earlier.

0.6% 2025

Values and sources

Revenue growth values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Year over year	6.1%	Revenue: 633106000 Open source Revenue: 596510000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Year over year	-1.1%	Revenue: 626262000 Open source Revenue: 633106000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Year over year	5.7%	Revenue: 662127000 Open source Revenue: 626262000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Year over year	-8.4%	Revenue: 606682000 Open source Revenue: 662127000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Year over year	-9.8%	Revenue: 547503000 Open source Revenue: 606682000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Year over year	13.9%	Revenue: 623683000 Open source Revenue: 547503000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Year over year	4.8%	Revenue: 653876000 Open source Revenue: 623683000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Year over year	5.4%	Revenue: 689183000 Open source Revenue: 653876000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Year over year	4.3%	Revenue: 719152000 Open source Revenue: 689183000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Year over year	0.6%	Revenue: 723239000 Open source Revenue: 719152000 Open source

Profit and cash

How much revenue becomes profit, and how much cash operations generate.

Profit margins

Operating income, net income and free cash flow as a share of revenue.

Operating margin 8.3% 2025

Net margin 2.8% 2025

Free cash flow margin 20.4% 2025

Operating margin
Net margin
Free cash flow margin

Values and sources

Profit margins values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Operating margin	27.9%	Operating Income: 176650000 Open source Revenue: 633106000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating margin	21.4%	Operating Income: 134256000 Open source Revenue: 626262000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Operating margin	12.7%	Operating Income: 83924000 Open source Revenue: 662127000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Operating margin	-73.5%	Operating Income: -446060000 Open source Revenue: 606682000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Operating margin	-162.1%	Operating Income: -887327000 Open source Revenue: 547503000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Operating margin	7.8%	Operating Income: 48338000 Open source Revenue: 623683000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Operating margin	10.1%	Operating Income: 66036000 Open source Revenue: 653876000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Operating margin	7.9%	Operating Income: 54116000 Open source Revenue: 689183000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Operating margin	7.4%	Operating Income: 53498000 Open source Revenue: 719152000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Operating margin	8.3%	Operating Income: 60250000 Open source Revenue: 723239000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Net margin	27.9%	Net Income: 176370000 Open source Revenue: 633106000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Net margin	35.8%	Net Income: 224443000 Open source Revenue: 626262000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Net margin	5.9%	Net Income: 38809000 Open source Revenue: 662127000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Net margin	-73.4%	Net Income: -445324000 Open source Revenue: 606682000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Net margin	-144.1%	Net Income: -789106000 Open source Revenue: 547503000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Net margin	1.7%	Net Income: 10791000 Open source Revenue: 623683000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Net margin	2.6%	Net Income: 17206000 Open source Revenue: 653876000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Net margin	17.2%	Net Income: 118442000 Open source Revenue: 689183000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Net margin	6.7%	Net Income: 48188000 Open source Revenue: 719152000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Net margin	2.8%	Net Income: 20052000 Open source Revenue: 723239000 Open source
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow margin	29.9%	Revenue: 633106000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 199153000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9701000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow margin	24.5%	Revenue: 626262000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 185929000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 32774000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow margin	22.6%	Revenue: 662127000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 163548000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 14233000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow margin	13.2%	Revenue: 606682000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 101484000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 21257000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow margin	22.3%	Revenue: 547503000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 138616000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 16712000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow margin	21.9%	Revenue: 623683000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 138003000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1451000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Free cash flow margin	19.4%	Revenue: 653876000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 128511000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1828000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Free cash flow margin	19.7%	Revenue: 689183000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 136720000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1280000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Free cash flow margin	20.8%	Revenue: 719152000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 152524000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 3000000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Free cash flow margin	20.4%	Revenue: 723239000 Open source Operating Cash Flow: 151639000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 4286000 Open source

Operating cash flow

Cash generated by the company’s normal business operations.

USD 151.6M 2025

Values and sources

Operating cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Operating cash flow	199153000	Operating Cash Flow: 199153000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Operating cash flow	185929000	Operating Cash Flow: 185929000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Operating cash flow	163548000	Operating Cash Flow: 163548000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Operating cash flow	101484000	Operating Cash Flow: 101484000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Operating cash flow	138616000	Operating Cash Flow: 138616000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Operating cash flow	138003000	Operating Cash Flow: 138003000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Operating cash flow	128511000	Operating Cash Flow: 128511000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Operating cash flow	136720000	Operating Cash Flow: 136720000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Operating cash flow	152524000	Operating Cash Flow: 152524000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Operating cash flow	151639000	Operating Cash Flow: 151639000 Open source

Free cash flow

Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure for the same period and unit.

USD 147.4M 2025

Values and sources

Free cash flow values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value(USD)	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Free cash flow	189452000	Operating Cash Flow: 199153000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 9701000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Free cash flow	153155000	Operating Cash Flow: 185929000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 32774000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Free cash flow	149315000	Operating Cash Flow: 163548000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 14233000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Free cash flow	80227000	Operating Cash Flow: 101484000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 21257000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Free cash flow	121904000	Operating Cash Flow: 138616000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 16712000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Free cash flow	136552000	Operating Cash Flow: 138003000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1451000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Free cash flow	126683000	Operating Cash Flow: 128511000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1828000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Free cash flow	135440000	Operating Cash Flow: 136720000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 1280000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Free cash flow	149524000	Operating Cash Flow: 152524000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 3000000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Free cash flow	147353000	Operating Cash Flow: 151639000 Open source Capital Expenditure: 4286000 Open source

Balance sheet

Liabilities and short-term ability to meet obligations at each period end.

Liabilities to assets

Total liabilities as a share of total assets.

55.5% 2025

Values and sources

Liabilities to assets values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Liabilities / assets	5.1%	Total Liabilities: 129981000 Open source Total Assets: 2547266000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Liabilities / assets	33.1%	Total Liabilities: 831911000 Open source Total Assets: 2511039000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Liabilities / assets	37.4%	Total Liabilities: 973626000 Open source Total Assets: 2600549000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Liabilities / assets	43.7%	Total Liabilities: 886923000 Open source Total Assets: 2027991000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Liabilities / assets	68.4%	Total Liabilities: 735536000 Open source Total Assets: 1075712000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Liabilities / assets	60.5%	Total Liabilities: 609185000 Open source Total Assets: 1007205000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Liabilities / assets	62.5%	Total Liabilities: 640440000 Open source Total Assets: 1024870000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Liabilities / assets	58%	Total Liabilities: 680341000 Open source Total Assets: 1172449000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Liabilities / assets	54%	Total Liabilities: 600380000 Open source Total Assets: 1111865000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Liabilities / assets	55.5%	Total Liabilities: 589888000 Open source Total Assets: 1062418000 Open source

Current assets to current liabilities

Current assets divided by current liabilities.

1.87× 2025

Values and sources

Current assets to current liabilities values and source evidence
Period	Series	Value	Source evidence
20162016-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.66×	Current Assets: 119541000 Open source Current Liabilities: 71984000 Open source
20172017-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.58×	Current Assets: 142639000 Open source Current Liabilities: 90149000 Open source
20182018-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.39×	Current Assets: 153937000 Open source Current Liabilities: 110710000 Open source
20192019-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.24×	Current Assets: 122440000 Open source Current Liabilities: 98806000 Open source
20202020-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.97×	Current Assets: 178081000 Open source Current Liabilities: 90368000 Open source
20212021-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.56×	Current Assets: 147437000 Open source Current Liabilities: 94290000 Open source
20222022-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.4×	Current Assets: 148627000 Open source Current Liabilities: 106012000 Open source
20232023-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.22×	Current Assets: 178438000 Open source Current Liabilities: 145748000 Open source
20242024-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.83×	Current Assets: 214330000 Open source Current Liabilities: 116885000 Open source
20252025-12-31	Current assets / current liabilities	1.87×	Current Assets: 211592000 Open source Current Liabilities: 113387000 Open source

Cash generation

Compare reported profit with operating cash and capital spending. Free cash flow is calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditure when both exact, consolidated amounts match the same period and unit.

Cash generation by annual reporting period
Period	Net income	Operating cash flow	Capital expenditure	Free cash flow
2016 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31	USD 176.37 million Exact value Exact value: 176370000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 176370000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2016-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 176370000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 176370000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459019005502/cars-20181231.xml#117905 Filing: 000156459019005502 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 199.15 million Exact value Exact value: 199153000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 199153000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2016-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 199153000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 199153000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459019005502/cars-20181231.xml#161756 Filing: 000156459019005502 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 9.7 million Exact value Exact value: 9701000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 9701000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2016-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 9701000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2016-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2016-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9701000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459019005502/cars-20181231.xml#162934 Filing: 000156459019005502 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 189.45 million Calculation and evidence 199153000 − 9701000 USD Exact free cash flow: 189452000 USD 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 199153000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2016-01-01 – 2016-12-31: 9701000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2016-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 189452000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 199153000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459019005502/cars-20181231.xml#161756 Filing: 000156459019005502 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 9701000 USD (2016-01-01 to 2016-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459019005502/cars-20181231.xml#162934 Filing: 000156459019005502 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2017 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31	USD 224.44 million Exact value Exact value: 224443000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 224443000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2017-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 224443000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 224443000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459020006776/cars-10k_20191231.htm#2970255 Filing: 000156459020006776 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 185.93 million Exact value Exact value: 185929000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 185929000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2017-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 185929000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 185929000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459020006776/cars-10k_20191231.htm#2128260 Filing: 000156459020006776 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 32.77 million Exact value Exact value: 32774000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 32774000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2017-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 32774000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2017-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2017-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 32774000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459020006776/cars-10k_20191231.htm#2139440 Filing: 000156459020006776 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 153.16 million Calculation and evidence 185929000 − 32774000 USD Exact free cash flow: 153155000 USD 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 185929000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2017-01-01 – 2017-12-31: 32774000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2017-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 153155000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 185929000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459020006776/cars-10k_20191231.htm#2128260 Filing: 000156459020006776 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 32774000 USD (2017-01-01 to 2017-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459020006776/cars-10k_20191231.htm#2139440 Filing: 000156459020006776 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2018 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31	USD 38.81 million Exact value Exact value: 38809000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 38809000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2018-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 38809000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 38809000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459021008812/cars-10k_20201231.htm#2801375 Filing: 000156459021008812 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 163.55 million Exact value Exact value: 163548000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 163548000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2018-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 163548000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 163548000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459021008812/cars-10k_20201231.htm#1932392 Filing: 000156459021008812 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 14.23 million Exact value Exact value: 14233000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 14233000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2018-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 14233000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2018-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2018-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 14233000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459021008812/cars-10k_20201231.htm#1943572 Filing: 000156459021008812 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 149.32 million Calculation and evidence 163548000 − 14233000 USD Exact free cash flow: 149315000 USD 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 163548000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2018-01-01 – 2018-12-31: 14233000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2018-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 149315000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 163548000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459021008812/cars-10k_20201231.htm#1932392 Filing: 000156459021008812 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 14233000 USD (2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000156459021008812/cars-10k_20201231.htm#1943572 Filing: 000156459021008812 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2019 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31	−USD 445.32 million Exact value Exact value: -445324000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: -445324000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2019-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: -445324000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -445324000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017022002101/cars-20211231.htm#2688220 Filing: 000095017022002101 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 101.48 million Exact value Exact value: 101484000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 101484000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2019-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 101484000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 101484000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017022002101/cars-20211231.htm#1715005 Filing: 000095017022002101 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 21.26 million Exact value Exact value: 21257000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 21257000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2019-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 21257000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2019-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2019-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 21257000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017022002101/cars-20211231.htm#1731488 Filing: 000095017022002101 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 80.23 million Calculation and evidence 101484000 − 21257000 USD Exact free cash flow: 80227000 USD 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 101484000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2019-01-01 – 2019-12-31: 21257000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2019-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 80227000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 101484000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017022002101/cars-20211231.htm#1715005 Filing: 000095017022002101 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 21257000 USD (2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017022002101/cars-20211231.htm#1731488 Filing: 000095017022002101 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2020 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31	−USD 789.11 million Exact value Exact value: -789106000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: -789106000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2020-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: -789106000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: -789106000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017023004093/cars-20221231.htm#3291715 Filing: 000095017023004093 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 138.62 million Exact value Exact value: 138616000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 138616000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2020-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 138616000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 138616000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017023004093/cars-20221231.htm#1853126 Filing: 000095017023004093 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 16.71 million Exact value Exact value: 16712000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 16712000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2020-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 16712000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2020-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2020-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 16712000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017023004093/cars-20221231.htm#1871964 Filing: 000095017023004093 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 121.9 million Calculation and evidence 138616000 − 16712000 USD Exact free cash flow: 121904000 USD 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 138616000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2020-01-01 – 2020-12-31: 16712000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2020-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 121904000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 138616000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017023004093/cars-20221231.htm#1853126 Filing: 000095017023004093 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 16712000 USD (2020-01-01 to 2020-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017023004093/cars-20221231.htm#1871964 Filing: 000095017023004093 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2021 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31	USD 10.79 million Exact value Exact value: 10791000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 10791000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2021-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 10791000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 10791000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017024018824/cars-20231231.htm#2209517 Filing: 000095017024018824 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 138 million Exact value Exact value: 138003000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 138003000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2021-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 138003000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 138003000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017024018824/cars-20231231.htm#1312033 Filing: 000095017024018824 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.45 million Exact value Exact value: 1451000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 1451000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2021-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 1451000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2021-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2021-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1451000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017024018824/cars-20231231.htm#1328054 Filing: 000095017024018824 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 136.55 million Calculation and evidence 138003000 − 1451000 USD Exact free cash flow: 136552000 USD 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 138003000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2021-01-01 – 2021-12-31: 1451000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2021-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 136552000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 138003000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017024018824/cars-20231231.htm#1312033 Filing: 000095017024018824 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1451000 USD (2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017024018824/cars-20231231.htm#1328054 Filing: 000095017024018824 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2022 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31	USD 17.21 million Exact value Exact value: 17206000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 17206000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2022-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 17206000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 17206000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017025029023/cars-20241231.htm#3049315 Filing: 000095017025029023 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 128.51 million Exact value Exact value: 128511000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 128511000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2022-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 128511000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 128511000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017025029023/cars-20241231.htm#1533675 Filing: 000095017025029023 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.83 million Exact value Exact value: 1828000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 1828000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2022-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 1828000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2022-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2022-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1828000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017025029023/cars-20241231.htm#1553628 Filing: 000095017025029023 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 126.68 million Calculation and evidence 128511000 − 1828000 USD Exact free cash flow: 126683000 USD 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 128511000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2022-01-01 – 2022-12-31: 1828000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2022-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 126683000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 128511000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017025029023/cars-20241231.htm#1533675 Filing: 000095017025029023 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1828000 USD (2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000095017025029023/cars-20241231.htm#1553628 Filing: 000095017025029023 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2023 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31	USD 118.44 million Exact value Exact value: 118442000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 118442000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2023-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 118442000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 118442000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2625109 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 136.72 million Exact value Exact value: 136720000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 136720000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2023-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 136720000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 136720000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1548815 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 1.28 million Exact value Exact value: 1280000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 1280000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2023-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 1280000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2023-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2023-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1280000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1569740 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 135.44 million Calculation and evidence 136720000 − 1280000 USD Exact free cash flow: 135440000 USD 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 136720000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2023-01-01 – 2023-12-31: 1280000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2023-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 135440000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 136720000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1548815 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 1280000 USD (2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1569740 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2024 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31	USD 48.19 million Exact value Exact value: 48188000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 48188000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2024-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 48188000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 48188000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2623372 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 152.52 million Exact value Exact value: 152524000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 152524000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2024-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 152524000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 152524000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1547073 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 3 million Exact value Exact value: 3000000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 3000000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2024-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 3000000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2024-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2024-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3000000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1567997 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 149.52 million Calculation and evidence 152524000 − 3000000 USD Exact free cash flow: 149524000 USD 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 152524000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31: 3000000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2024-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 149524000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 152524000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1547073 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 3000000 USD (2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1567997 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.
2025 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31	USD 20.05 million Exact value Exact value: 20052000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 20052000 USD Inspect Net Income Open source Share or cite Citation for Net Income · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Net Income: 20052000 USD Concept: fundies:NetIncome Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ANetIncome&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:NetIncome: 20052000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#2621635 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 151.64 million Exact value Exact value: 151639000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 151639000 USD Inspect Operating Cash Flow Open source Share or cite Citation for Operating Cash Flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Operating Cash Flow: 151639000 USD Concept: fundies:OperatingCashFlow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3AOperatingCashFlow&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 151639000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1545331 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 4.29 million Exact value Exact value: 4286000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 4286000 USD Inspect Capital Expenditure Open source Share or cite Citation for Capital Expenditure · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Capital Expenditure: 4286000 USD Concept: fundies:CapitalExpenditure Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606/explain?concept=fundies%3ACapitalExpenditure&period=2025-12-31&surface=latest&period_type=duration&start=2025-01-01&unit=USD&dimensions= Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 4286000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1566254 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.	USD 147.35 million Calculation and evidence 151639000 − 4286000 USD Exact free cash flow: 147353000 USD 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 151639000 USD · Inspect Operating Cash Flow · Source 2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31: 4286000 USD · Inspect Capital Expenditure · Source Share or cite Citation for Free cash flow · Cars.com Inc. · 2025-12-31 Cars.com Inc. (edgar:1683606) Free cash flow: 147353000 USD Concept: free-cash-flow Period: 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31 Values: Latest reported Published: 2026-11-02T13:46:02Z Snapshot: f3b4bddf1935458aca1bd479d290c8d1720ea86f70545e191361c2958b58d968 Dimensions: Consolidated View: https://fundies.io/companies/edgar/1683606?view=overview&cadence=annual&surface=latest#cash-generation-title Computed: Operating cash flow minus capital expenditure Input fundies:OperatingCashFlow: 151639000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1545331 Filing: 000119312526076546 Input fundies:CapitalExpenditure: 4286000 USD (2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31) Dimensions: Consolidated Source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1683606/000119312526076546/cars-20251231.htm#1566254 Filing: 000119312526076546 The citation records this snapshot. The page link may show a newer release later.

Capital expenditure uses the canonical mapped positive-spending convention. A missing, ambiguous, incompatible, or negative-sign input is left blank. Values use the latest reported version.

Dataset coverage and company identifiers

Coverage reflects filings processed into this Fundies dataset; it does not imply every source filing is loaded.

56 filings · 3,189 latest values · 3,189 originally reported values

Dataset published 2026-11-02. Source filing dates and reporting periods are shown separately.

Identifiers: 0001683606, 1683606, CARS, edgar:1683606

Also known as Cars.com Inc.

Cars.com Inc.

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