Cars.com Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Cars.com Inc (CARS)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 83.5% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 107.3%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR Inc | 16.43 | 8,794,522 | +3.6 | 03/31/2026 |
| BlackRock Inc | 8.04 | 4,306,076 | -48.9 | 03/31/2026 |
| Pale Fire Capital SE | 7.49 | 4,008,218 | +1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 6.26 | 3,352,529 | -1.4 | 06/30/2026 |
| Hill Path Capital LP | 4.63 | 2,481,032 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 4.62 | 2,474,903 | +0.0 | 03/31/2026 |
| Brown Advisory Holdings Inc | 4.48 | 2,398,330 | +24.2 | 03/31/2026 |
| Breach Inlet Capital Management LLC | 4.10 | 2,197,445 | +3.4 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Low-Priced Stock | 6.55 | 3,508,095 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 4.06 | 2,175,734 | +0.3 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks Angelique Strong | Chief Legal Officer | 149,636 | 1,705,850 $ | Aug 17, 2026 | direct |
| McGovern Jr. Donald A. | Director | 102,900 | 1,173,060 $ | Aug 20, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | McGovern Jr. Donald A. | Director | Sell | 8,000 | 12.25 | 98,000 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Marks Angelique Strong | Chief Legal Officer | Sell | 57,980 | 11.94 | 692,281 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: September 17, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.