Why Cars.com Declined 16% Wednesday Afternoon
Shares of Cars.com (NYSE: CARS), a leading automotive digital marketplace used to connect sellers and shoppers, are down 16% Wednesday afternoon after fourth-quarter results failed to inspire investors.
Fourth-quarter revenue declined 7.4% compared to the prior year to $152 million, which narrowly missed analysts' estimates calling for $153 million. Adjusted earnings per share checked in at $0.63, easily beating analysts' estimates calling for $0.37 per share. Average monthly unique visitors jumped 32% to 23.5 million, and total traffic (visits) was up 39% to 146.2 million during the fourth quarter. "We exited 2019 with momentum and fundamental strength. We increased dealer count by nearly 200 customers in the fourth quarter, delivered strong cash flow and performance in line with expectations, and accelerated category-leading traffic gains." said Alex Vetter, president and CEO of CARS, in a press release.
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