CarMax, Inc. (KMX)

NYSE • Consumer Cyclical

$51.55

-$1.41 (-2.7%)

Market open

Last close at October 23, 2026 at 20:00 UTC

Open$51.99

Previous Close$51.55

Day Range$50.21 - $52.12

Avg. Volume (3M)3.7M

Market Cap$7.3B

P/E Ratio24.2

52 Week Range

$30.26$65.28

Next EarningsIn 53 daysDec 17, 2026

Metrics Over Time

Where the Money Goes

Q3 2026

Revenueeverything earned$7.8B100%

Gross Profitminus cost of goods$799.4M10%

Operating Incomeminus R&D and overhead$236.3M3%

Net Incomeminus taxes and the rest$165.2M2%

In plain terms: out of every $100 in revenue, CarMax, Inc. keeps $2 as net profit.

Fundamentals & Financials

Revenue (TTM)

$27.6B

Net Income (TTM)

$292.4M

EPS (TTM)

$2.13

ROA (TTM)

1.12%

Current Ratio

2.33

TTM is calculated as the sum of the four most recently completed quarters. This is a standard approach when monthly or real-time data is not available.

Income Statement

Balance Sheet

Financial Highlights

Dividends History

Split History

Earnings

-38.5%Q3 2025$0.64

+66.4%Q4 2025$0.51

+48.9%Q2 2026$0.34

+35.8%Q2 2026$1.31

+58.5%Q3 2026$1.16

Dec 17

in 53 daysQ4 2026

% — EPS deviation from the forecast (beat / miss); quarters without a forecast show the reported EPS

Latest report — Q3 2026

Beat +58.5%

CarMax topped expectations on both the top and bottom line in the second fiscal quarter of 2027, based on preliminary results reported September 29, 2026, with revenue rising 19.5% to about $7.9 billion. Against consensus, revenue of $7.878 billion topped the $7.092 billion estimate, +11.1%, while EPS of $1.16 topped the $0.73 estimate, +58% (up from $0.64 a year ago). The quarter’s profitability showed up in gross profit of roughly $799.5 million, with gross margin at 10.1%, and net income climbed 73.3% to about $165.3 million (up from $95.4 million a year ago). Cash generation was also higher, as CarMax produced operating cash flow of roughly $882.9 million during the period ended August 31, 2026. For the next period, consensus calls for EPS of $0.43 on revenue of $6.416 billion.

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About CarMax, Inc.

CarMax, Inc. operates a used-car retail and auto-finance business in the consumer automotive market, trading on the NYSE as KMX. The company sells pre-owned vehicles across the United States through a nationwide store base and related channels, generating $25.9 billion of revenue in FY2026.

Name

CarMax, Inc.

CEO

Keith Barr

Website

www.carmax.com

Industry

Consumer Cyclical

Year Founded

1993

Employees

27,796

Today's Snapshot

AI-generated

The day ended with KMX 2.7% lower at 51.55.

Trading Volume

Below 10d avg (2.8M)

2.5M

vs S&P 500 Today

Underperforming Market

-2.14%

Updated: October 23, 2026 at 20:19 UTC

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Technical Indicators

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KMX trades around 51.55 and sits below most short- and medium-term moving averages though slightly above the 200-day level, which presents mixed trend cues but a bias toward weakness. Momentum is soft with negative momentum and a modestly subdued RSI, while MACD is non-supportive and CCI is subdued, suggesting limited buying conviction. ADX around the mid-20s indicates only a moderate trend, ATR is moderate implying meaningful but not extreme swings, and OBV leans bearish. The pivot lies above the market, adding mild resistance. Technical takeaway: Sell.

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