Analyst consensus rating

Cars.com Analyst Rating: Hold

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Cars.com's consensus rating is Hold.

6 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $13.33.
Forecast evidence checked October 20, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$10.17
Average price target
$13.33
High price target
$17.50
Low price target
$11.00
Low target gap
+8.2%
Target upside
+31.1%
High target gap
+72.1%
Target range width
63.9%
Consensus rating
Hold
Analysts
6
Evidence date
October 20, 2026
Valid through
October 27, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Cars.com?

Cars.com has a verified Hold consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $13.33.

How far are Cars.com's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies +8.2%, while the high target implies +72.1%.

How many analysts are included in Cars.com's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 6 analysts.

How is Cars.com's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $13.33 is divided by the recorded price of $10.17, then one is subtracted to produce +31.1%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Cars.com's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-10-20. The dataset is valid through 2026-10-27.