ATLASCars.com (CARS) earnings date: Nov 5, 2026
Cars.com (CARS) reports earnings for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 on Thu, Nov 5, 2026, before the open. Analysts expect EPS of $0.46.
Source: company filings and exchange data · Updated Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on CARS
| Last price | $11.24 (-1.5%) |
|---|---|
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±2.5% |
| Earnings beat history | Beat the EPS estimate in 1 of the last 5 reports |
These figures come from the same calibrated model and valuation as the Cars.com stock page. They describe an ordinary period, not the earnings reaction itself, which is usually wider and can go either way.
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CARS earnings at a glance
| Next report (confirmed) | Thu, Nov 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time | Before the open |
| Period | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | $0.46 |
| Last report | Aug 6, 2026 · In line |
| Beat rate (last 5 reports) | 1 of 5 (20%) |
| Average EPS surprise | -5.9% |
| Average move around a report | ±6.1% (last 5) |
| Sector | Communication Services · Internet Content & Information |
Cars.com earnings history: last 5 reports
Cars.com last reported on Aug 6, 2026: EPS of $0.51 against an estimate of $0.51 (0.0% surprise), in line with the estimate.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $0.51 | $0.51 | 0.0% | In line | +4.1% |
| May 7, 2026 | $0.46 | $0.45 | -2.2% | Miss | +4.4% |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.55 | $0.44 | -20.0% | Miss | -20.5% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $2.98 | $3.14 | +5.4% | Beat | -0.4% |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $2.94 | $2.57 | -12.6% | Miss | +1.1% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it, so it captures the reaction whether the company reported before the open or after the close.
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Cars.com earnings: frequently asked questions
When does Cars.com (CARS) report earnings?
Cars.com is scheduled to report on Thursday, November 5, 2026, before the open. ATLAS only shows a confirmed date when the company or the exchange data provides one; check the investor relations page for the call details.
What is the EPS estimate for CARS?
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026 is $0.46 per share (USD). Estimates can change before the report.
How often does CARS beat earnings estimates?
Of its last 5 reports with a recorded result, Cars.com beat the EPS estimate 1 times; the average surprise was -5.9%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How much does CARS move around earnings?
Over its last 5 reports the stock moved an average of 6.1% (absolute, from the close before the report day to the close after it), and finished higher 3 of 5 times.
Did Cars.com beat earnings estimates last quarter?
Cars.com last reported on Aug 6, 2026: EPS of $0.51 against an estimate of $0.51 (0.0% surprise), in line with the estimate.
How much does CARS usually move in a day?
On a normal trading day the ATLAS model puts CARS’s one-day range at about ±2.5%, with a 50% chance of closing higher. This is not an options-implied earnings move; earnings days are usually wider.
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