Ticker: KMX

CarMax

Retail Consumer Discretionary Auto - Dealerships

Price 53.89

Reco Sell Potential 45 Risk 66 Updated 2026-10-27

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Target -1.6% target fill 101.7%

Reaction D5 -5.21% · D10 -9.65%

Impact Potential 0 · Risk 0 valid until 2026-10-30

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Description

Company 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.

Category: Retail Sector: Consumer Discretionary Industry: Auto - Dealerships Investment style: Growth Horizon: Medium-term Company type: Market Leader Experience: Basic

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-10-25

EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $: 2.13
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth: -1.7%
EPS surprise: 58.5%
20d volatility: 2.6%

AI recommendation changes

Date	Before	After	Reason
2026-10-25	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-10-09	Sell	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-10-01	Buy	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-09-22	Hold	Buy	Strong revenue growth, but mixed momentum signals.
2026-09-17	Buy	Hold	Strong revenue growth, but negative short-term momentum.
2026-08-14	Hold	Buy	Strong momentum and positive earnings surprise support growth outlook.
2026-08-06	Buy	Hold	Strong revenue growth, but recent momentum is weakening.
2026-07-13	Hold	Buy	Strong momentum and positive EPS surprise support growth outlook.
2026-07-03	Buy	Hold	Mixed performance; cautious outlook amid market uncertainty.
2026-05-26	Sell	Buy	Strong recent performance, but mixed long-term signals.
2026-05-20	Hold	Sell	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-05-08	—	Hold	Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise concerns.
2026-05-08	Hold	Hold	Компания CarMax демонстрирует смешанные результаты, с сильным падением выручки в последнем квартале, но с положительной динамикой за последние 120 дней. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до прояснения ситуации на рынке.
2026-03-29	Hold	Sell	Компания демонстрирует снижение выручки и отрицательную динамику акций за последние месяцы, что указывает на высокие риски и неопределенность в будущем.
2026-03-20	Sell	Hold	Компания CarMax демонстрирует смешанные результаты, с положительной динамикой за последние 60 дней, но с отрицательными показателями за более длительные периоды. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до получения более ясных си
2026-02-16	Hold	Sell	Компания CarMax демонстрирует значительное снижение выручки и нестабильность в ценах акций, что указывает на высокие риски. Текущая ситуация на рынке и негативные тренды делают акцию менее привлекательной для инвестиций.
2026-02-08	Sell	Hold	Компания CarMax показывает сильный рост за последние 60 дней, однако ее долгосрочная динамика негативная, что указывает на высокие риски. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до более ясных сигналов о восстановлении.
2026-01-30	Hold	Sell	Компания CarMax демонстрирует значительное снижение цен на акции в последние месяцы, что указывает на негативные рыночные настроения. Отсутствие данных о прибыли и выручке также вызывает опасения относительно финансового
2026-01-29	Sell	Hold	Компания CarMax демонстрирует волатильность на рынке, с недавним ростом, но общая тенденция за последние 120 дней негативная. Рекомендуется удерживать акции до более ясных сигналов о восстановлении.
2026-01-27	Hold	Sell	Акции CarMax показывают значительное снижение за последние месяцы, что указывает на слабый спрос и нестабильность в секторе. Рекомендуется продавать, чтобы избежать дальнейших потерь.

Analyst forecasts

Date	Analyst	Action	Target	Price Then
2026-10-15	UBS	Update	— → 65	49.83
2026-09-30	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	47 → 53	56.915
2026-09-30	RBC Capital	Target Raised	45 → 56	56.9385
2026-09-30	Truist Financial	Target Raised	50 → 60	59.23
2026-09-30	UBS	Target Raised	57 → 62	59.23
2026-09-30	Robert W. Baird	Target Raised	64 → 70	59.23
2026-09-30	Barclays	Target Raised	61 → 67	59.23
2026-09-25	Stephens	Target Raised	66 → 74	56.36
2026-09-23	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	44 → 47	56.84
2026-07-29	UBS	Update	— → 60	58.88
2026-07-21	Barclays	Update	— → 61	55.91
2026-06-23	Morgan Stanley	Target Raised	35 → 44	52.41
2026-06-23	UBS	Target Raised	42 → 57	52.41
2026-06-18	Stephens	Rating Upgraded	— → 66	52.28
2026-06-18	Truist Financial	Target Raised	47 → 50	47.35
2026-06-18	RBC Capital	Target Raised	41 → 45	47.35
2026-06-18	Mizuho Securities	Target Raised	— → 43	47.35
2026-06-18	Robert W. Baird	Target Raised	48 → 55	47.35
2026-06-18	Barclays	Target Raised	31 → 37	47.35
2026-06-12	Barclays	Target Raised	— → 31	51.57
2026-05-27	UBS	Update	— → 42	40.64
2026-04-16	Barclays	Target Lowered	28 → 26	40.485
2026-04-15	RBC Capital	Target Raised	37 → 41	41.66
2026-04-10	Evercore ISI	Target Raised	40 → 45	45.9
2026-02-18	Robert W. Baird	Target Raised	44 → 48	42.25
2026-02-10	Evercore ISI	Target Raised	40 → 42	46.72
2026-02-03	Evercore ISI	Target Raised	38 → 40	44.78
2025-12-19	RBC Capital	Target Raised	34 → 37	38.435
2025-12-19	Wedbush	Target Lowered	40 → 36	38.52
2025-12-19	Mizuho Securities	Target Lowered	46 → 36	39.34

News Page 1 of 1

Analysts Bank of America upgraded CarMax (KMX) to Buy and raised target price to $65 (upside +30%)

10/15/2026, 08:38 AM investing rating_growth Analysts: analysts, Bank of America consumer CarMax

Bank of America has upgraded CarMax to a buy rating, citing the company's competitive pricing strategy and the impact of new FTC regulations on price transparency, which could enhance its market share.

Analysts recommend a hedged short strangle strategy for CarMax (KMX) amid stagnant used car market

10/09/2026, 11:37 AM business recommendation Analysts: analysts CarMax

CarMax's stock appears fairly priced at 17 times expected earnings, but underlying pressures in the used car market suggest limited growth potential, making it a candidate for a hedged options strategy.

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Investors should note the upcoming earnings report from Levi Strauss, which has seen a 25% increase in shares over the past three months, despite a recent decline. Additionally, SK Hynix is set to list in the U.S., impacting the iShares MSCI South Korea ETF significantly.