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Cars.com (CARS) operating margin by quarter
Cars.com's operating margin was 15.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.4 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 8.5% (Q2 2025) to 15.9% (Q3 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 15.9% | +0.4 pts | +6.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 15.5% | +6.3 pts | +7.0 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 9.2% | -2.6 pts | — |
| Q4 2025 | 11.8% | +2.6 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 9.3% | +0.7 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 8.5% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is Cars.com's operating margin?
Cars.com's operating margin was 15.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +0.4 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Cars.com's operating margin changed?
Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 8.5% (Q2 2025) to 15.9% (Q3 2026).