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CarMax

CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of around 250 used retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales typically account for about 83% of revenue (79% in fiscal 2024 due to the chip shortage) and wholesale about 13% (19% in fiscal 2024), with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2024, the company retailed and wholesaled 765,572, and 546,331 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US but still estimates that it had only about 3.7% US market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2023. It seeks over 5% share a few years from now. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.

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Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel maintains CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $105 price target.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on CarMax, Maintains $105 Price Target

Ratings for CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $82.17, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $65.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $78.92, the current average has increased by 4.12%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727967657_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of CarMax by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Pierce</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steven Shemesh</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$82.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Pierce</td>
<td>Needham</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Scot Ciccarelli</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajat Gupta</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Seth Basham</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Montani</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$68.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to CarMax. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of CarMax compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into CarMax's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind CarMax</h2>
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of around 250 used retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales typically account for about 83% of revenue (79% in fiscal 2024 due to the chip shortage) and wholesale about 13% (19% in fiscal 2024), with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2024, the company retailed and wholesaled 765,572, and 546,331 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US but still estimates that it had only about 3.7% US market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2023. It seeks over 5% share a few years from now. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
<h3>CarMax: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Challenges: CarMax's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 31 August, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.85%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: CarMax's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.89% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.15%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): CarMax's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.49%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: CarMax's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 3.11.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may supplement their ratings with predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, offering investors a more comprehensive outlook. However, investors should be mindful that analysts, like any human, can have subjective perspectives influencing their forecasts.
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Breaking Down CarMax: 12 Analysts Share Their Views

Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Montani maintains CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) with a In-Line and lowers the price target from $79 to $76.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains In-Line on CarMax, Lowers Price Target to $76

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<li>Needham raised CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) price target from $87 to $90. Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintained a Buy rating. CarMax shares fell 1.1% to close at $77.32 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/kmx/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Needham analyst Chris Pierce maintains CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $87 to $90.

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Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Montani maintains CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) with a In-Line and raises the price target from $76 to $79.

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CarMax shares are trading higher following Q2 earnings. The stock initially fell on the report but has since rebounded.

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) shares are currently trading higher after the company reported mixed <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter earnings results</a>.
The company reported earnings per share of 85 cents, missing the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/09/b41042585/carmax-reports-second-quarter-fiscal-year-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">analyst consensus estimate of 86 cents</a>.
CarMax Auto Finance income was $115.6 million, a decline of 14.4% from last year&#8217;s second quarter. An increase in the provision for loan losses outweighed growth in CAF&#8217;s average managed receivables and a stable <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">net interest margin percentage</a>.
Quarterly sales of $7.01 billion beat the street view of $6.79 billion.
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Retail used unit sales rose by 5.1%, while comparable store used unit sales increased by 4.3% compared to the second quarter of the previous year; however, wholesale units saw a slight decline of 0.3%.
Gross profit per retail used unit was $2,269, and gross profit per wholesale unit was $975, both consistent with last year. The Extended Protection Plan (EPP) margin increased by $69 per retail unit to $575, while the service margin grew by $84 per retail unit compared to the second quarter of the previous year.
&#8220;We grew retail used unit sales, delivered strong margins, continued to manage SG&amp;A, and drove double-digit earnings growth while managing through industry wide auto loan loss pressure,&#8221; said Bill Nash, president and chief executive officer.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company opened two new store locations in El Paso, Texas and Gainesville, Georgia.
In fiscal year 2025, the firm plans to open a total of five new store locations, one stand-alone reconditioning center, and one stand-alone auction facility.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $1.25 billion. Inventorie<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">s at quarter-end was $3.397 billion.</a>
As of August, the company had&nbsp;$2.15 billion&nbsp;remaining available for repurchase under the outstanding authorization.
Price Action: KMX shares are trading higher by 3.8% to $77.32 at last check Thursday.
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<td>Dow</td>
<td>+0.47%</td>
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<td>R2K</td>
<td>+0.87%</td>
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In premarket trading on Thursday,&nbsp;the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) climbed 0.79% to $574.55 and the&nbsp;Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) jumped 1.44% to $492.82, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Session:
U.S. stocks ended Tuesday&#8217;s session on a mixed note, as wary traders either stepped to the sidelines or took some profits off the table ahead of the flurry of data due over the next two days and Micron&#8217;s earnings that came out after the market closed. IT and utility stocks rose, while the remaining 11 sector classes pulled back. Energy and healthcare stocks were among the worst performers of the session.
The Nasdaq Composite ended marginally higher, advancing for a third straight session, while the S&amp;P 500 Index and the Dow Industrials retreated from their record highs.
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<td>Performance (+/)</td>
<td>Value</td>
</tr>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>+0.04%</td>
<td>18,082.21</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500 Index</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
<td>5,722.26</td>
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<td>-0.70%</td>
<td>41,914.75</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>+0.17%</td>
<td>2,223.99</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Insights From Analysts:
The market could remain lackadaisical until the election, according to Fund Strat&#8217;s Tom Lee. The Fed rate cut is historically positive three to six months out but what stocks do in the next month is a bit of a coin flip, the strategist <a href="https://x.com/CNBCClosingBell/status/1839029917742219408">said</a> in an interview with CNBC. 
Some repositioning took place and the market is now looking ahead to the election, which is just 40 days away, he said. 
Lee noted that most wealth managers and family offices he spoke to hinted at unwillingness to commit capital until after election day. &#8220;I don't think it matters who wins; It&#8217;s just they want to get that event behind,&#8221; he added.
The strategist said in election years, the November and December rallies are pretty tremendous, and when the gains are over 10% in the first half of the year, the November-December rallies get bigger, he said. &#8220;I am bullish into year-end but I'm a little less confident about how markets behave into election day and not that I think we're going to have a huge drawdown,&#8221; he added. 
&#8220;I also don't think we can make new highs and then see the market blast off after election day. So I'd rather sort of say things look a lot better after election day,&#8221; Lee said.
A Morgan Stanley strategist looked ahead to what&#8217;s in store after the first rate cut in the current monetary policy cycle. Chief Investment Officer, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Lisa Shalett said corporate fundamentals will now need to come into sharper focus, though expectations are already ambitious.
Given this backdrop, she advised investors to consider reducing ultra-short and money market positions in favor of locking in longer-dated rates. The equal-weighted S&amp;P 500 Index may provide better risk-adjusted exposure than its market-cap-weighted counterpart, she said. The strategist also flagged financial services, industrials, energy, healthcare and materials, as well as parts of technology such as software as compelling opportunities. Defensive ideas in residential REITs and utilities, and non-U.S. assets also could work in the current environment, she said.
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Upcoming Economic Data:
<ul>
<li>The Labor Department is scheduled to release the customary jobless claims data at 8:30 a.m. EDT. Economists, on average, expect the number of individuals claiming unemployment benefits to rise to 223,000 in the week ended Sept. 21, up from 219,000 in the previous week.</li>
<li>The Commerce Department is due to release its durable goods orders report for August at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate calls for a 3% month-over-month drop in durable goods orders compared to a 9.8% jump in the previous month.</li>
<li>The Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the final second-quarter GDP report at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The second-quarter growth is expected to be left unrevised at 3%. </li>
<li>The National Association of Realtors is due to release its pending home sales index for August at 10 a.m. EDT. The consensus estimate is for a 1% month-over-month increase for August, reversing some of the 5.5% drop in the previous month.</li>
</ul>
Fed speeches scheduled for the day include:
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Adriana Kugler and Boston Fed President Susan Collins at 9:10 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman at 9:15 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Fed Chair Jerome Powell at 9:20 a.m. EDT (at the 2024 U.S. Treasury Market Conference)</li>
<li>New York Fed&nbsp;President John Williams&nbsp;at 9:25 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>&nbsp;Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Fed Governor Lisa Cook&nbsp;at 10:30 a.m. EDT</li>
<li>Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari and Barr at 1 p.m. EDT</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Micron jumped over 15% <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket">in premarket trading</a> following the company&#8217;s quarterly results announcement.</li>
<li>Also moving on earnings are H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FUL#NYSE">FUL</a>) (down about 9%), Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JEF#NYSE">JEF</a>) (down over 5%) and Worthington Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOR#NYSE">WOR</a>) (up about 4%.</li>
<li>Accenture plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>), CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) and Jabil Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBL#NYSE">JBL</a>) are among the companies due to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings">announce their financial results before the market opens</a>.</li>
<li>Those reporting after the close include BlackBerry Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BB#NYSE">BB</a>), Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTN#NYSE">MTN</a>) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>).</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Bonds And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures fell sharply and have dropped below the $69-a-barrel level, and gold futures pushed higher and are in record territory. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has gained moderately and is approaching the $64K level. The 10-year Treasury note edged down slightly to 3.772%.
The global markets were in a sea of green, with Hong Kong, China and Japan closing notably higher, as sentiment received a boost from China&#8217;s stimulus announcements. To add to the buoyancy, Bloomberg reported that China is considering injecting up to 1 trillion yuan($142.39 billion) of capital into its biggest state banks to facilitate lending. The European markets also advanced strongly in early trading.
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CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.86 by 1.16 percent. This is a 13.33 percent increase over earnings of $0.75 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $7.01 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $6.79 billion by 3.28 percent. This is a 0.86 percent decrease over sales of $7.07 billion the same period last year.

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CarMax Q2 EPS $0.85 Misses $0.86 Estimate, Sales $7.01B Beat $6.79B Estimate

CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) will release earnings results for its second quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMX/earnings">opening bell on Thursday, Sept. 26</a>.
Analysts expect the Richmond, Virginia-based company to report quarterly earnings at 86 cents per share, up from 75 cents per share in the year-ago period. CarMax is projected to post quarterly revenue of $6.79 billion, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On June 21, the company reported a first-quarter FY25 total net sales and operating revenues decline of 7.5% year-on-year to $7.11 billion, missing the analyst consensus estimate of $7.245 billion..
CarMax shares fell 2.6% to close at $74.49 on Wednesday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TCOM/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59493ca670ed7a0001097213/scot-ciccarelli">Truist Securities analyst Scot Ciccarelli</a> maintained a Hold rating and raised the price target from $70 to $75 on Sept. 23. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Rajat Gupta maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $55 to $65 on Sept. 19. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846ee57ee7bf6000154d134/seth-basham">Wedbush analyst Seth Basham</a> reiterated an Outperform rating with a price target of $95 on Sept. 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $73 to $75 on June 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58ac4af2b85e930001e6383b/brian-nagel">Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel </a>maintained an Outperform rating with a price target of $105 on June 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 72%.</li>
</ul>
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CarMax Earnings Are Imminent; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on CarMax. Our analysis of options history for CarMax (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) revealed 11 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 45% of traders were bullish, while 36% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 8 were puts, with a value of $537,122, and 3 were calls, valued at $127,050.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $75.0 to $85.0 for CarMax over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for CarMax's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of CarMax's whale activity within a strike price range from $75.0 to $85.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>CarMax Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727208933_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>KMX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$8.1</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$190.0K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.9</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$113.5K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$2.6</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$2.55</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$53.5K</td>
<td>699</td>
<td>274</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>114</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KMX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.4</td>
<td>$82.50</td>
<td>$40.5K</td>
<td>467</td>
<td>39</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About CarMax</h3>
CarMax sells, finances, and services used and new cars through a chain of around 250 used retail stores. It was formed in 1993 as a unit of Circuit City and spun off into an independent company in late 2002. Used-vehicle sales typically account for about 83% of revenue (79% in fiscal 2024 due to the chip shortage) and wholesale about 13% (19% in fiscal 2024), with the remaining portion composed of extended service plans and repair. In fiscal 2024, the company retailed and wholesaled 765,572, and 546,331 used vehicles, respectively. CarMax is the largest used-vehicle retailer in the US but still estimates that it had only about 3.7% US market share of vehicles 0-10 years old in 2023. It seeks over 5% share a few years from now. CarMax is based in Richmond, Virginia.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding CarMax, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of CarMax</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 2,442,796, the price of KMX is up by 0.07%, reaching $76.5.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 2 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On CarMax</h3>
3 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $78.33333333333333.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Wedbush has revised its rating downward to Outperform, adjusting the price target to $95. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan persists with their Underweight rating on CarMax, maintaining a target price of $65. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Truist Securities persists with their Hold rating on CarMax, maintaining a target price of $75. 
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