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$CARS

Cars.com Inc. Common Stock

XNYSTechnologyServices-Computer Processing & Data Preparation

$11.94
+1.44%+$0.170
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$11.94+1.44%+$0.1700Prev $11.77LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CARS up today? It is at $11.94 (+1.44%), and our scanner flagged it 17 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CARS spikes, and full due diligence on CARS — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$11.94
Change today
+1.44%
Previous close
$11.77
52-week range
$7.40 – $13.97
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$639M
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
53.5M
SEC · as of 2026-08-03 · 27d
Insider ownership
2.6%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-17
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
6.2M
▲ +3% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
8.3d
Avg daily volume
951K
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.4x
15m
0.3x
1h
0.4x
1D
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Why is $CARS up today?

Here is the latest on CARS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CARS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $CARS moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy4 analysts
Avg target $14.50(+21% upside)
Range $13 - $18
2 buy2 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $CARS. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$CARS Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish26Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 1 bearToday: +1.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CARS Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 3d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$CARS near 200 EMA: -0.25% from 200 EMA at 2:06 PM ET
at $12.13
Alert· 3d ago -1.76%
$CARS moved -1.76% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:06 PM ET
at $12.13
Alert· 3d ago -1.26%
$CARS moved -1.26% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:32 PM ET
at $11.95
Alert· 3d ago 16.4× RVOL
CARS hit 16.374x RVOL at 12:25 PM ET
at $12.01
Alert· 19d ago 12.9× RVOL
CARS hit 12.932x RVOL at 1:59 PM ET
at $12.22
Alert· 22d ago +1.8% vs EMA
CARS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +1.77% above EMA · slope +0.43%
at $12.44
Alert· 22d ago 3.8× RVOL
CARS hit 3.842x RVOL at 3:00 PM ET
at $12.42
Alert· 22d ago 4.5× RVOL
CARS hit 4.480x RVOL at 11:35 AM ET
at $13.06
Alert· 22d ago -1.05%
$CARS moved -1.05% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:19 AM ET
at $13.20
Alert· 22d ago 9.1× RVOL
CARS hit 9.109x RVOL at 11:04 AM ET
at $13.29
News· SEC EDGAR· 23d ago
Cars.com Inc.: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 23d ago 11.9× RVOL
CARS hit 11.872x RVOL at 3:24 PM ET
at $11.60
Alert· 23d ago 3.0× RVOL
CARS hit 2.963x RVOL at 3:09 PM ET
at $11.48
Alert· 23d ago +0.3% vs EMA
$CARS near 200 EMA: +0.34% from 200 EMA at 2:43 PM ET
at $11.41
Alert· 23d ago +1.42%
$CARS moved +1.42% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:43 PM ET
at $11.41
Alert· 23d ago -1.14%
$CARS moved -1.14% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:04 PM ET
at $11.30
Alert· 23d ago -0.3% vs EMA
$CARS near 200 EMA: -0.28% from 200 EMA at 2:03 PM ET
at $11.41
Alert· 23d ago 11.8× RVOL
CARS hit 11.810x RVOL at 2:03 PM ET
at $11.41
Alert· 23d ago -0.9% vs EMA
$CARS near 200 EMA: -0.91% from 200 EMA at 12:32 PM ET
at $11.39
Alert· 23d ago 4.0× RVOL
CARS hit 3.969x RVOL at 12:32 PM ET
at $11.39
Alert· 23d ago 5.3× RVOL
CARS hit 5.351x RVOL at 12:03 PM ET
at $11.29
News· SEC EDGAR· 23d ago
Cars.com Inc.: Cars.com Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Alert· 24d ago 2.3× RVOL
CARS hit 2.289x RVOL at 3:39 PM ET
at $11.94
Alert· 26d ago +0.7% vs EMA
CARS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 183 bars · L4 · +0.68% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $12.09
Alert· 26d ago +0.7% vs EMA
CARS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 183 bars · L4 · +0.68% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $12.09
Alert· 26d ago 14.4× RVOL
CARS hit 14.449x RVOL at 2:14 PM ET
at $12.04
Alert· 30d ago 2.0× RVOL
CARS hit 2.000x RVOL at 2:56 PM ET
at $11.87
News· SEC EDGAR· 85d ago
Cars.com Inc. filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· SEC EDGAR· 114d ago
Cars.com Inc. filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· The Motley Fool· 135d ago Bearish
Amazon Expands Autos Business: Time to Sell These 2 Stocks Now?
News· Zacks Investment Research· 792d ago
All You Need to Know About Cars.com (CARS) Rating Upgrade to Buy
News· Zacks Investment Research· 810d ago
Should Value Investors Buy Cars.com (CARS) Stock?
News· Zacks Investment Research· 827d ago
Cars.com (CARS) Upgraded to Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

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CARS stock FAQ

Why is $CARS up today?

Here is the latest on CARS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for CARS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the CARS stock price today?

CARS last traded at $11.94, up 1.44% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live CARS alerts?

The CARS Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CARS 17 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CARS on?

CARS (Cars.com Inc. Common Stock) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $639M in the SERVICES-COMPUTER PROCESSING & DATA PREPARATION sector.

Is CARS good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CARS for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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