Cars.Com Inc.

Cars.com appoints Sarah Kettler as chief marketing officer effective June 15, 2026. Kettler joins from SeatGeek, where she served as executive vice president, marketing & communications, and will lead the integrated marketing and communications team with responsibility for brand management, customer engagement and supporting strategic objectives. The company runs a US-wide car marketplace and remains favorably rated by analysts; according to InvestingPro the stock is currently considered undervalued. » More on de.investing.com

Cars.com reported Q1 revenue of $180.2 million, up 1% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA of $51 million and free cash flow rising 42%. Management outlined a shift to an integrated marketplace model, targeting $25–30 million in annual cost savings and simplifying its sales structure with bundled products. The company highlighted AI initiatives including ChatGPT integration, the Conversational Carson assistant and a new dealer app, and reaffirmed 2026 guidance for flat to 2% revenue growth and a 29–30% adjusted EBITDA margin. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Cars.com reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.45 versus $0.44 expected and revenue of $180.2 million, slightly above expectations. Improved operational efficiency and cost reductions lifted margins; the dealer business drove growth while OEM and national revenues declined. The stock reacted positively, rising sharply in premarket trading. The company expects EPS of $0.51 to $0.65 for upcoming quarters and forecasts revenue of $731.4 million for the next fiscal year. » More on de.investing.com