Cars.com Hits New 52-Week Low at $8.89 Amidst Significant Decline

Cars.com, Inc. has reached a new 52-week low, trading at USD 8.89 as of February 26, 2026. This significant decline reflects a challenging year for the company, with its stock price plummeting by 54.23% over the past year, contrasting sharply with the S&P 500's performance, which has seen a gain of 12.95% during the same period. The microcap company, operating within the Computers - Software & Consulting industry, currently holds a market capitalization of USD 686 million. Key financial metrics indicate a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.00, while the company has not offered any dividends, resulting in a dividend yield of 0.00%. Additionally, Cars.com has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, suggesting a moderate level of debt relative to its equity. Despite these figures, the company has faced challenges in profitability, with a return on equity of 6.27% and a return on capital employed averaging 5.89%. The recent performance indicators, including a decline in operating cash flow and net sales, further highlight the difficulties faced by Cars.com in the current market environment.