CarMax Inc (CH:XA4)
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationCarMax's meaningful rebound in operating and free cash flow provides durable internal funding for working-capital swings, reconditioning sites, and strategic initiatives. Strong cash conversion reduces reliance on external funding, supports deleveraging or targeted investments, and cushions cyclical inventory volatility over the next several quarters.
Scale & Sourcing StrengthLeading market scale and diversified sourcing (consumer trade-ins, auctions, online appraisals) create a structural advantage in inventory access and pricing. Broad physical + digital reach supports faster turns, better procurement economics and competitive selection, helping sustain retail supply through varying demand cycles.
Finance & Product ExpansionGrowing CarMax Auto Finance penetration and improved finance economics, alongside the redesigned extended-protection (MaxCare) rollout, create recurring, higher-margin revenue per unit. These structural product and funding levers diversify earnings beyond used-vehicle gross profit and can meaningfully raise unit economics as penetration scales.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageRelative leverage at dealer-scale increases sensitivity to credit costs and inventory funding stress in downturns. Elevated debt limits capital allocation optionality, pressures the ability to resume buybacks, and raises refinancing risk if used-vehicle dynamics or credit losses worsen during a multi-quarter slowdown.
Compressed ProfitabilityDeclining revenue and slim net margins materially compress earnings power and reduce the firm's buffer against fixed costs and working-capital swings. With gross profits already deteriorating, further price-driven volume actions or higher reconditioning and occupancy costs could keep profitability constrained for multiple quarters.
Persisting Margin Pressure & Lower Growth SpendManagement expects continued used-margin headwinds and has trimmed capital spend and new-store cadence while pausing repurchases. These durable conservations of capital curb near-term growth initiatives and imply slower revenue expansion, while margin contraction may persist until used-vehicle pricing or cost dynamics normalize.
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What was CarMax Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is CarMax Inc’s market cap?
CarMax Inc’s market cap is CHF5.44B.
When is CarMax Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
CarMax Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 7 days.
How were CarMax Inc’s earnings last quarter?
CarMax Inc released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported $0.272 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.182 by $0.09.
Is CarMax Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CarMax Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CarMax Inc pay dividends?
CarMax Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is CarMax Inc’s EPS estimate?
CarMax Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.76.
How many shares outstanding does CarMax Inc have?
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What happened to CarMax Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CarMax Inc reported an EPS of $0.272 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.182. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CarMax Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:XA4
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CarMax Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.55%
12-Months-Change
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Return on Equity
4.05%
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Asset Growth
-3.58%
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Company Description
CarMax Inc
CarMax, Inc., together with its associated entities, functions as a prominent purveyor of previously owned automobiles across the United States. Its business operations are strategically structured into two principal divisions: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. Through its retail offerings, the company provides an extensive selection of pre-owned vehicles, including various domestic, imported, and luxury models, in addition to hybrid and electric options. Customers also have the opportunity to purchase extended protection plans at the time of their vehicle acquisition. Separately, CarMax sells older, higher-mileage vehicles—typically around ten years old with over 100,000 miles—via wholesale auctions. Furthermore, CarMax delivers reconditioning and repair services for its vehicles. For its retail clients, the company facilitates a range of financing alternatives designed to accommodate diverse credit profiles, managed both by its internal CarMax Auto Finance segment and through arrangements with various external financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, CarMax operated a network comprising approximately 230 retail locations specializing in used cars. Founded in 1993, CarMax, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.
XA4 Company Deck
XA4 Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call balanced meaningful operational progress and strategic action (improved sales trends, pricing/marketing/digital levers, SG&A reduction target increased to $200M, CAF penetration growth and product redesigns) against significant near-term financial headwinds (noncash goodwill impairment, restructuring charges, reduced gross profits and margins, adjusted EPS decline, CAF income decline and elevated provisions). Management presented a clear plan to prioritize the customer, leverage technology, and materially reduce SG&A, but also acknowledged that FY'27 will see continued margin pressure and a cautious capital posture while the business rebalances.View all CH:XA4 earnings summariesXA4 Revenue Breakdown
79.99% Used vehicle sales
17.40% Wholesale vehicle sales
2.61% Other
XA4 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.03
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