CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Research
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.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- KMX
- Price
- $53.66
- Day change
- +13.14%
- Market cap
- $7.6B
- P/E ratio
- 33.33x
- 52-week range
- 30.26-71.99
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Auto - Dealerships
- Next earnings
- in 3 months
- Analyst price target
- $47.88
Recent news
- CarMax Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Q1 Results
CarMax (NYSE:KMX) reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter on Wednesday.
- Dow Dips Over 500 Points As Fed Signals Future Tightening: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Remains In 'Fear' Zone
The Fear and Greed Index tracks market sentiment, showing a decline on Wednesday as stocks fell after the Fed's policy decision.
- Carvana Stock Falls As CarMax Warns Of Persistent Low Margins
Carvana Co. (NYSE:CVNA) shares are slipping as traders react to CarMax's quarterly update, which signaled that pressure on sales margins will continue.
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Recent insider activity
- Mayor-Mora Enrique N — A-Award (22898 shares) on 2026-05-01
- Mayor-Mora Enrique N — F-InKind (1015 shares) on 2026-05-01
- Daniels Jon G — A-Award (14655 shares) on 2026-05-01
- Daniels Jon G — F-InKind (822 shares) on 2026-05-01
- Cafritz Diane L — A-Award (22898 shares) on 2026-05-01
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