CarMax
Price: 48.50Company and Business Model
CarMax operates as a retailer of used vehicles in the United States. Its core services include buying, selling, and trading used cars, along with providing vehicle financing and extended service plans. The company primarily generates revenue through vehicle sales, as well as ancillary services such as financing and warranties. CarMax's business segments include retail operations and wholesale vehicle auctions, with a significant focus on enhancing the customer experience through technology and streamlined processes.
Investment Profile
CarMax's investment profile is characterized by moderate growth potential, appealing to investors seeking a balanced approach. The company has shown resilience in its operations, although recent revenue trends indicate some volatility. It may attract those looking for stability rather than high dividends or aggressive growth. The stock's performance suggests a cautious outlook, suitable for investors with a medium to long-term horizon.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- 1.68 OK
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- 2.6% ↑
- EPS surprise
- 54.5% better than expected
- 20d volatility
- 2.6% stable
Track in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 02:49 | Sell | Buy | Strong recent performance, but mixed long-term signals. |
| 2026-05-20 02:48 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns. |
| 2026-05-08 15:04 | — | Hold | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 05:08 | UBS | Update | — → 42 | 40.64 |
| 2026-04-16 10:07 | Barclays | Target Lowered | 28 → 26 | 40.485 |
| 2026-04-15 11:53 | RBC Capital | Target Raised | 37 → 41 | 41.66 |