Scandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ, a leading Scandinavian bank, has recently made a strategic investment by purchasing a new position in Cars.com Inc. during the 1st quarter of this year. According to their disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the bank acquired 6,700 shares of the company’s stock, amounting to approximately $129,000 in value.
Cars.com Inc., listed as CARS on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), opened at $18.70 on Tuesday. The company’s financials show a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91, indicating a conservative level of debt compared to equity. With a quick ratio and current ratio of 1.30 respectively, it demonstrates sound liquidity for its operations. The market capitalization stands at $1.24 billion, reflecting the overall value of the company in terms of its outstanding shares and current share price.
The P/E ratio for Cars.com Inc. is calculated at 11.33, which indicates that investors are paying $11.33 for each dollar of earnings generated by the company. This valuation metric can be useful in comparing Companies within an industry or against historical trends to assess if the stock is overvalued or undervalued.
Investors often take into account the beta coefficient when evaluating stocks’ risk levels. In this case, Cars.com holds a beta of 1.98, suggesting that it is more volatile than the broader market average.
Looking at its performance indicators, we find that Cars.com Inc.’s fifty-day simple moving average is $20.23, while its two-hundred-day simple moving average stands at $19.07.
Over the past year, shareholders witnessed fluctuations in Cars.com’s stock price as it reached a low of $10.55 and hit a high point of $22.84 within this timeframe.
With Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ increasing its stake in Cars.com, it is clear that the bank views the company as having potential for growth and value. As an experienced financial institution, their investment decisions often carry weight in the market.
Investors and financial analysts may find these recent developments worth considering when assessing the merits of investing in Cars.com Inc. The stock’s performance and financial ratios provide a foundation for evaluation, allowing individuals to make informed decisions based on their investment goals and risk appetite.
Please note that this article is based on information available as of August 29, 2023, and investors should conduct further research or consult with a financial professional before making any investment decisions.
Cars.com Inc.
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Cars.com Gains Investor Confidence as Hedge Funds Boost Stakes and Financial Performance Surpasses Expectations
On August 29, 2023, it was reported that several hedge funds had made changes to their positions in the company Cars.com. The Vanguard Group Inc. increased its stake in Cars.com by 0.9% during the third quarter and now owns over 7 million shares of the company’s stock worth approximately $83 million. Additionally, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in Cars.com by 1.3% during the first quarter and now owns over 3 million shares valued at around $51 million.
State Street Corp also increased its position in Cars.com by 2.3% during the second quarter, owning over 2 million shares valued at $22 million. Furthermore, Geode Capital Management LLC increased its position in the company by 1.8% during the fourth quarter and American Century Companies Inc. raised their stake by a significant 38.2% during the same period.
These changes reflect a high level of interest among hedge funds and other institutional investors in Cars.com, as they collectively own approximately 88.77% of the company’s stock.
In other news concerning Cars.com, CEO Thomas Alex Vetter recently sold over 17,000 shares of the company’s stock at an average price of $19 per share, totaling around $335,000. Following this transaction, Vetter still holds roughly 657,000 shares in the company with an estimated value of $12.5 million.
The sale was disclosed through a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). Similarly, Director Jr. Donald A. Mcgovern sold about 7,000 shares earlier on June 5th at an average price of $17.82 per share for a total value of around $125,000.
It is worth noting that insiders have sold a total of approximately 45,700 shares within the past three months alone; those sales amount to approximately $846,000. Insiders, therefore, own 1.59% of the company’s stock.
Moving on to financial performance, Cars.com reported its earnings results on August 3rd, 2023. The company exceeded market expectations with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.37 for the quarter, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.46 by a significant margin of $0.91.
With revenue amounting to $168.20 million for the quarter, Cars.com slightly missed analysts’ predictions which projected revenue of $168.97 million. Nevertheless, the business recorded a 3.3% increase in revenue compared to the same quarter last year.
Cars.com boasts a net margin of 16.90% and a return on equity of 27.83%, indicating strong financial performance and return on investments.
Several research analysts have also provided their insights on the stock with positive recommendations for investors. JPMorgan Chase & Co., for instance, issued an “overweight” rating and set a price target of $23 per share for Cars.com.
Similarly, Craig Hallum raised their target price from $22 to $24 per share following the release of earnings results in early August 2023. Furthermore, TheStreet upgraded their rating from “c+” to “b” for Cars.com in late June 2023.
Moreover, B. Riley initiated coverage on shares of Cars.com in July 2023 and gave it a “buy” rating with a target price set at $26 per share.
According to Bloomberg’s analysis, Cars.com has received an average rating of “Buy” from five investment analysts, while its average target price is estimated at $23.85 per share.
Overall, these developments indicate positive investor sentiment towards Cars.com as hedge funds continue to increase their stakes in the company and financial performance exceeds market expectations consistently.
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