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CARS Dividend DRIP Calculator 2026
16.21% YieldCommunication ServicesCars.com Inc. · NYSE
Price: $12.34 · Annual div: $2.00/share · Frequency: quarterly · Payout ratio: 50% · Ex-div: TBD
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About Cars.com Inc. (CARS) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Cars.com Inc. operates as a leading digital platform, offering comprehensive services and solutions specifically tailored for the automotive sector. Its central purpose is to seamlessly connect prospective car buyers with vehicle sellers. Through its flagship online marketplace, customized dealer websites, and an array of other digital products, the company undertakes several key functions: it prominently showcases available vehicle inventories from dealerships, significantly enhances the brand visibility and reputation of both independent and franchised dealers alongside automotive manufacturers (OEMs), directs genuinely interested buyers to sellers, and equips consumers with essential tools and information to confidently navigate their car purchasing journey. Beyond these core offerings, Cars.com Inc. provides a diverse portfolio of specialized services. These include marketplace-centric products such as subscription-based advertising and social selling support. Its digital solutions encompass website platform hosting, an advanced AI-powered chat system, comprehensive digital retailing functionalities, and robust reputation management services. Furthermore, a wide array of advertising options are available, ranging from visual display campaigns and instant loan pre-qualification and approval processes to broader digital ad placements and targeted in-market audio advertisements. By December 31, 2021, Cars.com Inc. had established an extensive client base, serving 19,179 dealer customers throughout all 50 U.S. states. This diverse network included both franchised and independent dealerships operating via online platforms and traditional brick-and-mortar locations, as well as major automakers marketing vehicles across the United States. Essentially, its primary clientele consists of local car dealerships, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and various national advertisers. Cars.com Inc. was founded in 1998 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Chicago, Illinois.
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🌍 CARS Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CARS.
| Account/Country | Tax Rate | After-tax Yield | Real Yield | $10K Annual Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k | 0% | 16.21% | 13.41% | $1,621 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓ | 15% | 13.78% | 10.98% | $1,378 / yr |
| 🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%) | 20% | 12.97% | 10.17% | $1,297 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK ISA | 0% | 16.21% | 13.41% | $1,621 / yr |
| 🇬🇧 UK Taxable | 8.75% | 14.79% | 11.99% | $1,479 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 TFSA | 0% | 16.21% | 13.41% | $1,621 / yr |
| 🇨🇦 CA Taxable | 25% | 12.16% | 9.36% | $1,216 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 Super (pension) | 15% | 13.78% | 10.98% | $1,378 / yr |
| 🇦🇺 AU Taxable | 30% | 11.35% | 8.55% | $1,135 / yr |
| 🇩🇪 DE Taxable | 26.375% | 11.93% | 9.13% | $1,193 / yr |
| 🇫🇷 FR Taxable | 30% | 11.35% | 8.55% | $1,135 / yr |
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
🎯 CARS Income Goal & Break-Even
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CARS Dividend Payment Schedule
CARS pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
📊 CARS vs Communication Services Benchmarks
How CARS compares to typical Communication Services averages.
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CARS sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CARS Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
| Insider | Title | Type | Date | Shares | Price | Total Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | 2026-08-20 | 8,000 | $12.25 | $98.0K | ||
| Sale | 2026-08-17 | 57,980 | $11.94 | $692.3K | ||
| Sale | 2026-06-11 | 52,579 | $9.56 | $502.7K | ||
| Sale | 2026-06-12 | 34,021 | $9.49 | $322.9K | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — | ||
| A-Award | 2026-06-05 | 18,267 | — | — |
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
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Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is currently trading at $12.34, 46% below its 52-week high. The current dividend yield is 16.21% based on an annual payout of $2.00 per share.
CARS (Cars.com Inc.) — 16.21% Dividend Yield Analysis
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) is a communication services stock currently trading at $12.34 with a dividend yield of 16.21%. The company pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share. The payout ratio of 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered by earnings.
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