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Cars.com vs Shutterstock: CARS and SSTK compared
Cars.com is the larger company: $182M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $174M for Shutterstock (Q3 2026). Cars.com is growing faster (+0.2% against -33% a year earlier). Cars.com is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against -114.5%.
Where the money goes: CARS and SSTK
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.
Shutterstock (SSTK) · Q3 2026
Shutterstock, Q3 2026: revenue $174M (-33% year over year), operating margin -114.5%, net loss $198M, operating cash flow $18.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Cars.com (CARS) | Shutterstock (SSTK) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $182M | $174M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +0.2% | -33% |
| Operating margin | 15.9% | -114.5% |
| Net earnings | $16.3M | −$198M |
| Net margin | 9.0% | -113.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $59.0M | $18.3M |
| Free cash flow | $53.8M | $12.5M |
| Market value | — | $160M |
Where the revenue comes from
Shutterstock
- Content: $158M (91%)
- Data, Distribution, and Services: $15.8M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Cars.com or Shutterstock?
Cars.com is the larger company: $182M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $174M for Shutterstock (Q3 2026).
Is Cars.com or Shutterstock growing faster?
Cars.com is growing faster (+0.2% against -33% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Cars.com or Shutterstock?
Cars.com is more profitable, with an operating margin of 15.9% against -114.5%.
More: Cars.com earnings · how Cars.com makes money · Shutterstock earnings · how Shutterstock makes money
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.