Cars.com Inc. filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities, Financial Statements and Exhibits

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Cars.com Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 9, 2026, Cars.com Inc.. (the "Company"), issued a press release reaffirming its Q1 2026 and FY2026 guidance provided on its earnings call on February 26, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Item 2.05 Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.

On April 9, 2026, the Company also announced a cost reduction program that includes a reduction in the Company’s workforce of approximately 11% of its full-time roles, including certain management roles and two executive roles.

In connection with this workforce reduction, the Company expects to incur aggregate charges of approximately $8.5-$9 million, consisting primarily of employee-related costs, including severance, benefits, and other related expenses. Substantially all of these charges are expected to result in future cash expenditures.

The Company expects that substantially all of these charges will be recognized in the first quarter of 2026, and that the related cash payments will be substantially completed in Q2.

The estimates of the expected charges and timing are based on current assumptions and may change as the program is implemented.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.