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Cars.com Inc. is projected to rise to $13.67 by 2027, a +23% move from its current price of $11.09. CARS is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/11/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 | $10.84 | $11.09 | $11.34 | -0.03% |
| Jul 13 | $10.74 | $11.08 | $11.44 | -0.05% |
| Jul 14 | $10.66 | $11.08 | $11.52 | -0.08% |
| Jul 15 | $10.59 | $11.08 | $11.58 | -0.11% |
| Jul 16 | $10.54 | $11.08 | $11.64 | -0.13% |
| Jul 17 | $10.48 | $11.07 | $11.69 | -0.16% |
| Jul 18 | $10.44 | $11.07 | $11.74 | -0.19% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $10.44 | $11.07 | $11.74 | -0.19% |
| Week 2 | $10.16 | $11.05 | $12.01 | -0.38% |
| Week 3 | $9.96 | $11.03 | $12.21 | -0.56% |
| Week 4 | $9.78 | $11.01 | $12.38 | -0.75% |
| Week 5 | $9.63 | $10.99 | $12.53 | -0.94% |
| Week 6 | $9.49 | $10.97 | $12.67 | -1.13% |
| Week 7 | $9.36 | $10.94 | $12.79 | -1.31% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Cars.com Inc. is an audience-driven technology company that serves the automotive industry in the United States. It provides solutions that help OEMs and dealers merchandise inventory, manage reputation, and use digital financing tools through its Cars.com marketplace.
The company also operates dealer websites to transform automotive retail processes and offers trade and appraisal products, including AccuTrade, which uses demand data and diagnostic scans to determine the right trade-in offer for every VIN in minutes.
In addition, Cars.com offers media and marketing solutions, such as Cars Social, VIN Performance Media, and In-Market Video, to target and serve in-market car shoppers across social platforms and digital channels. The company serves local dealers, OEMs, dealer groups, and auto-adjacent companies across its ecosystem.
Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) trades at $10.75 in current markets, with a market cap of $600.96M and a rank of 2903. It operates within the Communication Services category and maintains an audience-driven technology profile focused on automotive retail solutions.
The price outlook is outlined by a year-by-year forecast. The average price (Avg) in 2026 is $10.75, with higher averages projected in subsequent years, including $18.50 by 2030, $35.16 by 2040, and $73.53 by 2050. These figures imply meaningful upside over the longer horizon, alongside corresponding min/max ranges for each year.
From 2026 onward, the forecast shows a bullish trajectory in the long term, with growing average prices and sizable multipliers by 2050. The predicted ROIs to 2030 and beyond highlight strong upside potential, while short-term uncertainty remains inherent in any forecast.
A major floor 31.7% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 17.2% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (2.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 15.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CARS support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CARS market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $11.11 | Sell | $11.06 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $11.10 | Sell | $10.94 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $10.49 | Buy | $10.66 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $10.34 | Buy | $10.33 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $9.80 | Buy | $10.33 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $10.75 | Buy | $10.85 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.60 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 54.93 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | 65.89 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -19.87 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.06 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 12.70 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.73 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 80.13 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.37 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 0.96 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 59.05 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 0.93 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 84.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 10.97 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 19.29 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.22 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture shows a neutral-to-bullish stance with key near-term levels.
RSI(14) is 50, reflecting balanced momentum around the midpoint. The 50-day simple moving average sits at $10.29, while the 200-day simple moving average sits at $10.86, offering a slightly bearish to neutral cross in the near term.
Supported by a price floor near $9.18 and a resistance around $10.40, price action has room to drift within a defined range. The 30-day trading range spans from $9.28 to $12.46, providing a bandwidth for potential consolidation or breakout moves. Annualized volatility stands at 40%, underscoring notable risk/volatility in the period.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7.58 | $11.09 | $13.83 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $11.07 | $13.67 | $17.74 | +23% | Bullish | |
| $13.46 | $17.00 | $22.76 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $15.28 | $19.66 | $26.97 | +77% | Bullish | |
| $18.21 | $23.81 | $33.34 | +115% | Bullish | |
| $19.92 | $26.44 | $37.69 | +138% | Bullish | |
| $20.59 | $27.69 | $40.13 | +150% | Bullish | |
| $22.49 | $30.64 | $45.06 | +176% | Bullish | |
| $23.84 | $32.87 | $49.00 | +196% | Bullish | |
| $28.14 | $39.24 | $59.24 | +254% | Bullish | |
| $40.53 | $59.52 | $94.78 | +437% | Bullish | |
| $83.57 | $133.90 | $230.59 | +11.1x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $7.58 | $11.09 | $13.28 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $9.32 | $10.95 | $13.17 | -1.27% |
| September 2026 | $9.16 | $10.82 | $13.13 | -1.18% |
| October 2026 | $9.36 | $11.11 | $13.59 | +2.67% |
| November 2026 | $9.43 | $11.24 | $13.83 | +1.16% |
| December 2026 | $9.34 | $11.17 | $13.83 | -0.59% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CARS forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The CARS price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $11.09 (low $7.58, high $13.83) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $11.09. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, CARS is projected to trade between $11.07 and $17.74, averaging $13.67 — a potential gain of +23% from today's $11.09. That is up +23% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Cars.com Inc.'s 2028 outlook centres on $17.00, within a $13.46 to $22.76 range. That is up +24% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +53% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, CARS could reach as high as $26.97, with a base case around $19.66 and support toward $15.28 — roughly +77% from $11.09. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CARS to range from $18.21 to $33.34 through 2030. The $23.81 average target implies a +115% move from current prices. That is up +21% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CARS price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $26.44 (low $19.92, high $37.69) — a potential gain of +138% on today's $11.09. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, CARS is projected to trade between $20.59 and $40.13, averaging $27.69 — a potential gain of +150% from today's $11.09. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Cars.com Inc.'s 2033 outlook centres on $30.64, within a $22.49 to $45.06 range. That is up +11% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +176% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, CARS could reach as high as $49.00, with a base case around $32.87 and support toward $23.84 — roughly +196% from $11.09. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CARS to range from $28.14 to $59.24 through 2035. The $39.24 average target implies a +254% move from current prices. That is up +19% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CARS price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $59.52 (low $40.53, high $94.78) — a potential gain of +437% on today's $11.09. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, CARS is projected to trade between $83.57 and $230.59, averaging $133.90 — a potential gain of +11.1x from today's $11.09. That is up +125% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in CARS today (≈ 90.171326 CARS) could be worth
$12,074.13
+$11,074.13 (+1107%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CARS price of $133.9 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CARSwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CARS on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 78.492937 CARS) would be worth
$870.49
-$129.51 (-13.0%) today · 0.87× · US Dollar
Based on a CARS entry price of $12.74 vs. today's $11.09.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $11.32 | $979.68 | -2.0% |
| 1 month ago | $9.59 | $1,156.41 | +15.6% |
| 3 months ago | $9.75 | $1,137.44 | +13.7% |
| 6 months ago | $12.41 | $893.63 | -10.6% |
| 1 year ago | $12.74 | $870.49 | -13.0% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $13.29 | $834.46 | -16.6% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $22.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $22.00: $1.23B
The multi-year forecast paints a steadily growing price path with bullish sentiment from 2027 onward.
By 2030, the average price is projected at $18.50 with an ROI of 72. The 2030 range includes a minimum of $14.13 and a maximum of $25.93, signaling meaningful upside potential even within a single year.
In the following years, the averages climb further to $19.56 (2031), $19.76 (2032), and $21.49 (2033), with progressively higher max values and continued bullish sentiment. By 2035, the average reaches $25.13 and the outlook remains favorable.
The long horizon delivers substantial upside: by 2040 the average is $35.16 with an ROI of 227, and by 2050 the average is $73.53 with an ROI of 584. These figures reflect a strong, sustained uptrend amid ongoing bullish sentiment and higher potential price levels, while acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of long-range forecasts.
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The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $18.50 with a minimum of $14.13 and a maximum of $25.93, and an ROI of 72. The sentiment is bullish for 2030.
The forecast indicates a bullish longer-term trajectory, with averages rising to $18.50 by 2030 and to $73.53 by 2050, and ROIs of 72 (2030), 227 (2040), and 584 (2050). The 2026 and 2027 forecasts are neutral with higher upside anticipated later, but these are estimates and not guarantees.
Yes. The 2030 max is $25.93 and the 2033 max is $31.64, with other years showing max values above $20. The trajectory supports reaching and exceeding $20 in multiple forecasted years.
The current price is $10.75 and the market cap is $600.96M.
The 30-day range is $9.28 to $12.46, RSI(14) is 50, the SMA50 is $10.29, the SMA200 is $10.86, with support at $9.18 and resistance at $10.40. The annualized volatility is 40%.
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