Cars.com: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

CHICAGO (AP) _ Cars.com Inc. (CARS) on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss of $2.9 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.

The Chicago-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share.

The online automotive marketplace posted revenue of $164.6 million in the period.

For the current quarter ending in December, Cars.com said it expects revenue in the range of $165 million to $167 million.

Cars.com shares have decreased 20% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 4% in the last 12 months.