CarMax Inc (KMX)
Stock · NYSE · Consumer Discretionary
$53.35as of 10/16/2026
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Active signals
KMX Signal Track Record
How signals performed across all stocks →What KMX's price did in the 20 trading sessions after each past signal, compared with any 20-session window over the same period.
| Signal | Times | Median 20-session return | Higher after 20 sessions | Last signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Spike | 27 | -3.8% | 41% | September 18, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakout | 27 | -0.8% | 48% | August 13, 2026 |
| Bollinger Band Breakdown | 20 | -0.8% | 45% | September 17, 2026 |
| 200-Day Moving Average TouchActive now | 17 | +4.6% | 65% | May 28, 2026 |
| Any 20-session window (baseline) | -0.0% | 50% |
Computed by MarketWall from daily closing prices since May 18, 2022. Returns are close-to-close and don't include dividends. Past results describe what happened before; they are not a forecast and not investment advice.
About KMX
CarMax, Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a retailer of used vehicles and related products in the United States. The company operates in two segments: CarMax Sales Operations and CarMax Auto Finance. The CarMax Sales Operations segment offers customers a range of makes and models of used vehicles, including domestic, imported, and luxury vehicles, as well as hybrid and electric vehicles; wholesale auctions;…
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
- Employees
- 28,000
- Website
- www.carmax.com/
Fundamentals
- 1-day range
- $52.3$54.5
- Market cap
- $8.24B
- P/E (trailing)
- 25.29
- P/E (forward)
- 15.21
- EPS (trailing)
- $2.04
- Dividend yield
- —
- Beta
- 1.25
- Avg. volume
- 2.60M
How CarMax Inc Makes Money
Where the revenue actually goes — FY2026 annual results
Source: 10-K filed Apr 15, 2026 · via SEC EDGAR / Finnhub
Forecasts
13 analyst ratings
CarMax Inc Competitors
Chosen by industry and closest market cap.
- KMXCarMax Inc$53.33▲ 1.35%Market cap $8.24BP/E 25.29$30.26$65.28
- LADLithia Motors Inc. Common Stock$295.14▼ 0.06%Market cap $8.26BP/E 9.19$239.78$439.49
- ANAutoNation Inc. Common Stock$161.73▲ 1.21%Market cap $6.99BP/E 6.72$152.86$235.81
- MUSAMurphy USA Inc. Common Stock$547.67▲ 0.54%Market cap $9.90BP/E 16.04$349.83$636.05
- RUSHARush Enterprises Inc. Common Stock Cl A$45.36▲ 1.02%Market cap $6.20BP/E 20.79$30.45$55.74
- RUSHBRush Enterprises Inc. Class B$57.42▼ 0.86%Market cap $6.05BP/E 20.79$30.45$55.74
- OPLNOPENLANE Inc. Common Stock$37.03▲ 0.14%Market cap $4.62BP/E 22.93$24.32$42.9
| Symbol | Market cap | P/E ratio | Price | 1D | 52-week range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMX CarMax Inc | $8.24B | 25.29 | $53.33 | ▲ 1.35% | $30.26$65.28 |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc. Common Stock | $8.26B | 9.19 | $295.14 | ▼ 0.06% | $239.78$439.49 |
| AN AutoNation Inc. Common Stock | $6.99B | 6.72 | $161.73 | ▲ 1.21% | $152.86$235.81 |
| MUSA Murphy USA Inc. Common Stock | $9.90B | 16.04 | $547.67 | ▲ 0.54% | $349.83$636.05 |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc. Common Stock Cl A | $6.20B | 20.79 | $45.36 | ▲ 1.02% | $30.45$55.74 |
| RUSHB Rush Enterprises Inc. Class B | $6.05B | 20.79 | $57.42 | ▼ 0.86% | $30.45$55.74 |
| OPLN OPENLANE Inc. Common Stock | $4.62B | 22.93 | $37.03 | ▲ 0.14% | $24.32$42.9 |
P/E shows — for peers not currently carrying a live signal of their own.
Latest news
- B of A Securities Upgrades CarMax to Buy, Raises Price Target to $65benzinga · 10/15/2026
- Is There A Risk Hiding In Carvana Stock's Record Quarter?Yahoo · 10/9/2026
- Two Reasons To Stay Away From Carvana StockYahoo · 10/9/2026
- CarMax Down 5.8% Since Q2 Earnings: Buy, Sell or Hold KMX?Yahoo · 10/8/2026
- CarMax (KMX) Reworks Leadership And Earnings Story As Valuation Looks About RightYahoo · 10/8/2026
- CarMax (KMX) Earnings Show Turnaround Progress, But Margin Pressure RemainsYahoo · 10/5/2026
- CarMax sales surge, buoyed by cost-cuttingYahoo · 10/5/2026
- Carnival and CarMax Pop on Strong Earnings, but Challenges RemainYahoo · 10/3/2026
- MarketBeat Week in Review – 09/28 - 10/02Yahoo · 10/3/2026
Insider Activity
Insider Actions →- Chawla Sona · June 25, 2026 · Buy2.0K @ $53.39
- Shinder Marcella · June 25, 2026 · Buy574 @ $52.01
- ONeil Mark F · June 24, 2026 · Buy4.8K @ $52.36
- FOLLIARD THOMAS J · June 23, 2026 · Option Exercise14.9K @ $51.91
- FOLLIARD THOMAS J · June 23, 2026 · Tax Withholding3.6K @ $51.91
- Bensen Peter J · June 22, 2026 · Buy2.5K @ $52.2
- Barr Keith · June 22, 2026 · Buy9.4K @ $53.01
- Daniels Jon G · May 1, 2026 · Grant14.7K
- Daniels Jon G · May 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding822 @ $38.53
- Diane L. Cafritz · May 1, 2026 · Grant22.9K
- Diane L. Cafritz · May 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding1.0K @ $38.53
- Stuckey John M III · May 1, 2026 · Grant10.1K
- Stuckey John M III · May 1, 2026 · Option Exercise2.0K
- Stuckey John M III · May 1, 2026 · Tax Withholding357 @ $38.53
- Stuckey John M III · May 1, 2026 · Option Exercise1.2K
Institutional Ownership
March 31, 2026
- Total shares held
- 149.18M
- Total value held
- $6.11B
- Institutional holders
- 539
- Unknown17.26M
- Unknown10.06M
- Unknown6.39M
- Unknown6.20M
- Unknown5.65M
- Unknown5.36M
- Unknown4.89M
- Unknown4.58M
- Unknown4.36M
- Unknown4.28M
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AI Market Commentary
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October 6, 2026
CarMax Reports Earnings Turnaround Progress Amid Margin Pressure
CarMax reported earnings that show progress in its turnaround, with sales surging due to cost-cutting measures. However, the company faces ongoing margin pressure, which remains a challenge despite the positive revenue trends. Analysts have recently increased the consensus price target to $61.37, reflecting a mix of optimism about the cost savings and caution regarding profitability.
CarMax Reports Earnings Turnaround Progress Amid Margin Pressure. CarMax reported earnings that show progress in its turnaround, with sales surging due to cost-cutting measures. However, the company faces ongoing margin pressure, which remains a challenge despite the positive revenue trends. Analysts have recently increased the consensus price target to $61.37, reflecting a mix of optimism about the cost savings and caution regarding profitability.