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Mar 31, 2024
Cars.com Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Delivered strong revenue growth including 13% year-over-year OEM and National growth and achieved 5% ARPD year-over-year growth.
Key Takeaways
Cars.com Inc. reported a revenue increase of 8% year-over-year, reaching $180.2 million in Q1 2024. The growth was driven by OEM and National revenue, which increased by 13% year-over-year.
Revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to $180.2 million.
OEM and National revenue grew 13% year-over-year.
ARPD increased by 5% year-over-year to $2,505.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $33.5 million.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
The Company believes consistent execution of its platform strategy will drive continued revenue growth and margin expansion. Second quarter revenue is expected to be between $181 million and $183 million, representing year-over-year growth of 7% to 9%. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the second quarter of 2024 is expected to be between 27.5% and 29.5%.
Positive Outlook
- Continued revenue growth.
- Margin expansion.
- Strength in Dealer revenue driven by increased adoption of the Cars Commerce suite of products
- OEM and National advertising revenue is expected to grow sequentially
- Increased new vehicle production
Challenges Ahead
- Additional investment to support marketplace brand and product development initiatives
- Shift of certain investments from the first quarter of 2024 into the second quarter of 2024.
- Higher flooring costs
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