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Cars.com vs Ibex: CARS and IBEX compared
Cars.com is the larger company: $182M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $175M for Ibex (Q1 FY27). Ibex is growing faster (+16% against +0.2% a year earlier). Cars.com is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 10.4%.
Where the money goes: CARS and IBEX
Cars.com (CARS) · Q3 2026
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.
Ibex (IBEX) · Q1 FY27
Ibex, Q1 FY27: revenue $175M (+16% year over year), operating margin 10.4%, net earnings $14.8M, operating cash flow $16.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cars.com (CARS) | Ibex (IBEX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q1 FY27 |
| Revenue | $182M | $175M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.2% | +16% |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | 10.4% |
| Net earnings | $16.3M | $14.8M |
| Net margin | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Operating cash flow | $59.0M | $16.3M |
| Free cash flow | $53.8M | $9.2M |
Questions
Which is bigger, Cars.com or Ibex?
Cars.com is the larger company: $182M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $175M for Ibex (Q1 FY27).
Is Cars.com or Ibex growing faster?
Ibex is growing faster (+16% against +0.2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cars.com or Ibex?
Cars.com is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against 10.4%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.