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Cars.com (CARS) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Cars.com gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Adjusted EBITDA margin
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 28.5%–29.5% (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | 28.0%–29.0% (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY2026 | 28.3% (May 7, 2026) → raised 29.4% (Aug 6, 2026) → raised 30.7% (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $55.8M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
The latest quarter
Cars.com, Q3 2026: revenue $182M (+0.2% year over year), operating margin 15.9%, net earnings $16.3M, operating cash flow $59.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Cars.com beat its guidance?
Cars.com gave guidance in 3 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
How often does Cars.com raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since May 7, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.