Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Cars.com (CARS)

Cars.com (NYSE: CARS) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 5/14/2026 – Cars.com was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 5/8/2026 – Cars.com had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $11.00 to $12.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Cars.com was downgraded by B. Riley Financial, Inc. from “buy” to “neutral”. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Cars.com had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $10.00 to $11.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Cars.com had its price target raised by BTIG Research from $13.00 to $14.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Cars.com was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 4/13/2026 – Cars.com had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by DA Davidson. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/10/2026 – Cars.com had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by BTIG Research. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/1/2026 – Cars.com was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “sell (d+)”.

Cars.com operates as a leading online automotive marketplace in the United States, connecting car shoppers with new and used vehicle listings from dealerships and private sellers. The platform enables consumers to research makes and models, compare prices, read expert and user reviews, and access tools such as TrueCost to estimate ownership expenses over time. Through its website and mobile applications, Cars.com aims to simplify the car-buying process by aggregating detailed vehicle data, payment calculators, and dealership ratings into a single user-friendly experience.

On the dealer side, Cars.com provides a suite of marketing and lead-generation services designed to help automotive retailers reach potential buyers and manage their online presence.