CarMax Inc (KMX)
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KMX Stock Chart & Stats
$40.88
$1.89(2.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$40.88
$1.89(2.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$30.26 - $71.99
Previous CloseN/A
Volume802.64K
Average Volume (3M)2.87M
Market Cap
$6.23B
Enterprise Value$8.97B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$122.83M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.77B
Price to Earnings (P/E)26.2
Beta0.79
Next Earnings
Jun 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.96Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.68
Shares Outstanding141,820,710
10 Day Avg. Volume3,047,987
30 Day Avg. Volume2,870,084
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.54
Price to Book (P/B)1.08
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio5.11
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.20
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.58
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$37.64Price Target Upside-7.93% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)2.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.92B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Cash GenerationMeaningful TTM cash-flow recovery gives CarMax durable liquidity and internal funding to support reconditioning, working-capital needs and strategic initiatives without sole reliance on external financing. Strong FCF cushions cyclical revenue swings and supports deleveraging or targeted investment.
Finance & Product Upside (CAF & MaxCare)Growing CarMax Auto Finance penetration plus redesigned MaxCare increases recurring, higher-margin income per unit and customer stickiness. Expanding on- and off-balance funding and a broader product mix diversifies revenue away from pure retail spreads, improving structural earnings resilience.
Board Refresh & Governance StrengtheningBringing experienced auto and finance directors and constructive activist engagement strengthens oversight, capital-allocation discipline and strategic execution. Improved governance reduces execution risk and supports durable improvements in operating efficiency and financial controls.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Thin MarginsSustained revenue contraction and compressed net margins indicate weakened pricing power and lower earnings quality. With slim margins, the company has less buffer for cyclical shocks, reducing capacity to invest in growth or absorb higher funding and credit costs over the medium term.
Elevated Leverage Limits FlexibilityRelatively high debt leverage for a cyclical dealer reduces financial flexibility, constraining capital allocation and forcing caution on buybacks and growth spend. In downturns, leverage magnifies earnings volatility and increases sensitivity to credit losses and used-vehicle price swings.
Guidance Of Continued Margin PressureGuidance that used margins will continue to decline signals ongoing structural pressure from pricing and cost dynamics. Even with planned SG&A cuts, sustained per-unit margin erosion and elevated credit provisions can materially compress profitability and slow the path to normalized returns.
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KMX FAQ
What was CarMax Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
CarMax Inc lowest stock price was $30.26 and its highest was $71.99 in the past 12 months.
What is CarMax Inc’s market cap?
CarMax Inc’s market cap is $6.23B.
When is CarMax Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
CarMax Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 17, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were CarMax Inc’s earnings last quarter?
CarMax Inc released its earnings results on Apr 14, 2026. The company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.228 by $0.112.
Is CarMax Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CarMax Inc’s price is currently Overvalued.
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 0.96.
How many shares outstanding does CarMax Inc have?
CarMax Inc has 141,820,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to CarMax Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CarMax Inc reported an EPS of $0.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.228. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.118%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CarMax Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KMX
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CarMax Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$37.64 (-7.93% Downside)
$37.64 (-7.93% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KMX Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.6%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.57%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CarMax Inc
CarMax, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. The company operates through two segments, CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. It offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; and extended protection plans to customers at the time of sale, as well as sells vehicles that are approximately 10 years old and has more than 100,000 miles through wholesale auctions. The company also provides reconditioning and vehicle repair services; and financing alternatives for retail customers across a range of credit spectrum through its CarMax Auto Finance and arrangements with various financial institutions. As of February 28, 2022, it operated approximately 230 used car stores. CarMax, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is based in Richmond, Virginia.
KMX Company Deck
KMX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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 KMX earnings summariesKMX Revenue Breakdown
79.99% Used vehicle sales
17.40% Wholesale vehicle sales
2.61% Other
KMX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$37.64
▼(-7.93% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.38% Insiders
24.45% Mutual Funds
31.17% Other Institutional Investors
18.42% Public Companies and
Individual Investors