Cars.com Gets a Boost from B. Riley Securities

B. Riley Securities has raised the price target for Cars.com (CARS) from $21 to $22, maintaining a "Buy" rating. Analyst Lee Krowl is confident in the company's market position. Analyst ratings for Cars.com have fluctuated over the past few months, with a current average brokerage recommendation of 2.1, indicating "Outperform" status. The estimated GF Value for Cars.com in one year is $19.65, suggesting a 66.95% upside from the current price.

B. Riley Securities has maintained its "Buy" rating for Cars.com (CARS) but raised the price target from $21.00 to $22.00, reflecting a 4.76% increase. Analyst Lee Krowl highlighted the positive outlook for the company, reinforcing confidence in Cars.com's market position. The stock, traded on the NYSE, continues to draw attention from investors due to this upward adjustment in valuation [1].

Historical analyst ratings for Cars.com (CARS) indicate fluctuating sentiments. For instance, on July 17, 2025, JP Morgan upgraded Cars.com to "Overweight" with a price target of $14.00, emphasizing growth potential [1]. Conversely, on May 9, 2025, UBS maintained a "Neutral" rating but lowered the price target to $12.00, expressing concerns over market trends [1].

Investors are closely monitoring Cars.com (CARS) following these updates, as analyst ratings and price targets can serve as influential indicators of a stock's potential performance. Cars.com Inc is an online destination for buying and selling new and used vehicles, empowering the automotive industry through various brands such as Dealer Inspire, DealerRater, FUEL, Accu-Trade, PickupTrucks.com, CreditIQ, and NewCars.com [1].

Based on Wall Street analyst forecasts, the average one-year price target for Cars.com Inc (CARS) is $16.67, with a high estimate of $25.00 and a low estimate of $11.00. This average target implies an upside of 41.60% from the current price of $11.77. The consensus recommendation from 7 brokerage firms is 2.1, indicating "Outperform" status [1].

GuruFocus estimates that the GF Value for Cars.com Inc (CARS) in one year is $19.65, suggesting a 66.95% upside from the current price of $11.77. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at, calculated based on historical multiples and future estimates of business performance [1].

In the second quarter of 2025, Cars.com Inc reported a total revenue of $178.7 million, with net income of $7.0 million. The company repurchased 2.1 million shares, representing 3% of shares outstanding, and raised its share repurchase target for 2025 to $70 to $90 million [2]. The company anticipates low-single digit revenue growth for the second half of 2025, with an Adjusted EBITDA margin guidance of 29% to 31% [2].

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3049804/carscom-cars-analyst-rating-update-b-riley-securities-raises-price-target--cars-stock-news?r=4bf001661e6fdd88d0cd7a5659ff9748
[2] https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carscom-reports-second-quarter-2025-results-302524101.html