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Dilution Forecast
Market Data
Source-Backed Evidence Depth
This public preview uses stored DilutionWatch fields and linked SEC/market records only. Missing values are not estimated.
| Field | Current Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| DilutionScore | 23/100 | DilutionWatch score record |
| Shares Outstanding | 53.53M | Verified float table or market cache |
| Public Float | 47.08M | Verified float table or market cache |
| Market Cap | $509.63M | Market data cache |
| Cash Runway | Not applicable / unavailable | DilutionWatch score inputs |
| Shelf Capacity | None in current score inputs | SEC-derived dilution fields |
| ATM Capacity | None in current score inputs | SEC-derived dilution fields |
| Outstanding Warrants | None in current score inputs | SEC-derived dilution fields |
Recent source-backed SEC insight records available on this page: 5.
Recent SEC source mix: 4 5.
The page does not infer future share issuance, financing probability, cash needs, management intent, or price impact when source fields are absent.
Institutional Holdings
Institutional holder totals are aggregated from ownership filings and may use a different share basis or reporting date than public float. They are not a reconciliation against tradeable float.
Short Interest
Recent SEC Activity
Recent News
Factual CARS Dilution Snapshot
Cars.com Inc. (CARS) has a DilutionScore of 23/100, rated Low dilution risk. Score date: October 13, 2026.
- Recent SEC activity tracked for CARS: 4 on 2026-03-16; 4 on 2026-03-13; 4 on 2026-03-13.
- Score coverage note: Cash Runway is marked not applicable or unavailable while debt exceeds cash in stored market data; do not read the overall score as a complete balance-sheet risk assessment.
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DilutionScore History — Last 90 Days
CARS's DilutionScore has held steady at 23/100 (Low risk) for 89 consecutive days across the tracked period.
| Period | Score | Risk Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16 – Oct 13, 2026 | 23/100 | LOW | 89 days |
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Share Dilution History
CARS shares outstanding have decreased 4.7% from 58.64M (Mar 2026) to 55.90M (May 2026). Each increase represents potential dilution to existing shareholders.
| Date | Shares Outstanding | Public Float | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 55.90M | 47.08M | ▲ 0.01% |
| May 17, 2026 | 55.90M | 47.07M | ▼ 1.06% |
| May 16, 2026 | 55.90M | 47.57M | ▼ 0.34% |
| May 13, 2026 | 55.90M | 47.74M | ▼ 2.25% |
| May 08, 2026 | 57.02M | 48.84M | ▼ 2.47% |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 57.02M | 50.07M | ▼ 0.47% |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 58.64M | 50.31M | ▲ 0.52% |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 58.64M | 50.05M | ▼ 0.58% |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 58.64M | 50.34M | ▼ 6.42% |
| Mar 08, 2026 | 58.64M | 53.80M | ▼ 0.16% |
Share counts sourced from verified regulatory filings. Increases indicate dilution events.
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Score Coverage Note
- Cash Runway is marked not applicable or unavailable while debt exceeds cash in stored market data; do not read the overall score as a complete balance-sheet risk assessment.