Why CarMax Stock Rebounded on Thursday

CarMax stock surged 13% on Thursday following positive analyst upgrades, despite initial negative investor reaction to its Q1 fiscal 2027 earnings. The company beat top and bottom-line expectations with 6% year-over-year top-line growth. Key upgrades included Stephens analyst Jeff Lick raising his rating to overweight with a $66 price target (up from $43), and Baird raising its target to $55 from $48.

06/18/2026, 7:01 PM • The Motley Fool

Why CarMax Stock Plummeted Today

CarMax stock fell approximately 9% despite reporting better-than-expected fiscal Q1 results with EPS of $1.31 and revenue of $8.01 billion. The decline was driven by forward guidance that came in below market expectations, combined with broader market weakness.

06/17/2026, 7:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Small Caps Near Record Highs, Robinhood Rallies 12%: Stock Market Today

U.S. stocks traded higher midday Wednesday with semiconductor equipment names and small caps leading gains ahead of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first interest-rate decision. The Russell 2000 jumped 1.2% to a record high. Applied Materials surged 7% after Citi raised its price target, while Robinhood rallied 12.2% on strong trading volumes. Exchange operators fell sharply after Kalshi's Bitcoin futures approval raised competitive concerns.

06/17/2026, 1:33 PM • Benzinga

CarMax Warns Lower Vehicle Margins Will Persist

CarMax reported Q1 FY2027 earnings and revenue above analyst expectations, with adjusted EPS of $1.31 vs. consensus of $0.94 and revenue of $8.01B vs. expected $7.41B. However, the stock fell 5.64% in premarket trading as investors focused on declining margins. Gross profit per retail used vehicle fell $230 to $2,177, and the company warned that margin pressure will persist as it prioritizes sales growth over profitability through pricing adjustments.

06/17/2026, 9:37 AM • Benzinga

Stock Market: Will S&P 500 Open Up Or Down Today?

The S&P 500 fell 0.57% on Tuesday as investors rotated from chip stocks to cyclical sectors. However, Polymarket traders predict a 78% probability the index will open higher Wednesday, supported by easing Middle East tensions and expectations of unchanged Fed rates at the FOMC meeting. S&P 500 futures were modestly higher early Wednesday, up 0.28%.

06/17/2026, 5:01 AM • Benzinga

Markets Reprice Risk as Warsh’s Fed Debut Takes Center Stage This Week

Asian stocks surged Monday following a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices to three-month lows and boosted risk appetite. Markets are closely watching new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first meeting this week, where the FOMC is expected to hold rates steady. The peace deal eased inflation concerns, lifting equities and precious metals while the dollar weakened. Key economic data including May retail sales and earnings from CarMax, Kroger, and others will round out the shortened week.

06/15/2026, 11:54 AM • Investing

Markets Reprice Risk as Warsh’s Fed Debut Takes Center Stage This Week

Markets surged Monday following a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices to three-month lows and boosted risk appetite. Asian stocks hit record highs while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq jumped over 2%. This week's focus is on major central bank meetings, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting on Wednesday expected to hold rates steady. The new Fed leadership's communication approach could significantly impact market volatility as investors parse economic data for policy direction.

06/15/2026, 10:35 AM • Investing

Markets Reprice Risk as Warsh’s Fed Debut Takes Center Stage This Week

Markets surged Monday following a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal that sent oil prices to three-month lows and boosted risk appetite. Asian stocks hit record highs while gold climbed over 2%. This week's focus is on major central bank meetings, with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's first FOMC meeting on Wednesday expected to hold rates steady. The shift in Fed communication strategy under Warsh could lead to larger market swings as investors interpret economic data more independently.

06/15/2026, 4:42 AM • Investing

Yusheng Seeks IPO As China's Used Car Market Catches A Break

Yusheng Holdings, operator of China's largest used-car platform Taocheche, is pursuing an IPO as the Chinese used-car market shows signs of growth. Despite achieving 6.66 billion yuan in revenue and 191,487 vehicle transactions in 2025, the company faces significant profitability challenges with a net loss of 916.9 million yuan. The inventory-heavy business model designed to build consumer trust through offline centers and vehicle reconditioning carries high costs and razor-thin margins, leaving investors questioning whether scale can eventually translate to profits.

05/12/2026, 10:38 AM • Benzinga

Wall Street's Next Blockbuster Stock Split Has Arrived -- and This Industry Leader Has Soared Over 10,000% in Less Than 4 Years

Carvana completed its first-ever 5-for-1 stock split on May 7, 2026, after soaring over 10,000% since its December 2022 low of $3.72. The online used-car retailer has achieved record profitability and 49% sales growth, significantly outpacing rival CarMax. However, concerns persist regarding its high valuation (50x 2026 earnings) and exposure to subprime auto loans, with delinquency rates hitting record levels at 6.9% in January 2026.

05/07/2026, 6:06 AM • The Motley Fool

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of CarMax, Inc. - KMX

Pomerantz LLP is investigating CarMax for potential securities fraud following the company's April 14, 2026 earnings announcement. Despite meeting fourth-quarter expectations, CarMax management signaled plans to lower used car prices and increase lending to lower-credit customers to address industry affordability challenges. The stock fell 15.12% ($7.42) to $41.66 on the news.

04/28/2026, 6:45 PM • GlobeNewswire

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Veritone, Inc. - VERI

Pomerantz LLP announced investigations into potential securities fraud at Veritone, BayCom, and CarMax. Veritone disclosed on April 14, 2026 that its financial statements for Q3 2025 should not be relied upon due to five categories of errors that reduced quarterly revenue by $2.48 million (8.53%). The disclosure triggered an 8.33% stock price decline to $2.09 per share on April 15, 2026.

04/28/2026, 6:39 PM • GlobeNewswire

Here's Why CarMax Shares Slumped This Week

CarMax shares declined 13.3% following disappointing Q4 2026 earnings. The used car market's price sensitivity forced the company to lower vehicle prices to drive modest 0.7% unit sales growth, resulting in a 9.4% drop in gross profit to $605.3 million. New CEO Keith Barr plans $200 million in expense reductions for fiscal 2027 to address margin challenges.

04/17/2026, 7:03 AM • The Motley Fool

Carmax at 5-Year Lows: Is Now The Time to Buy?

CarMax shares are trading near five-year lows as the company faces significant headwinds including margin contraction, weak demand, and increased debt. Management paused share buybacks to preserve capital, and analysts maintain a high conviction Reduce rating. While the company is not facing financial implosion, market forces and competitive pressures from digital-focused competitors like Carvana suggest the stock could fall further before recovering.

04/16/2026, 10:33 AM • Investing

Amazon Expands Autos Business: Time to Sell These 2 Stocks Now?

Amazon is rapidly expanding its Autos marketplace from a pilot program, partnering with dealerships to enhance their online presence and help consumers complete vehicle purchases online. While this poses minimal threat to Carvana and CarMax due to their existing advantages, listing and lead-generation companies like Cars.com and CarGurus face significant disruption risk given Amazon's massive retail reach and consumer base.

04/16/2026, 7:15 AM • The Motley Fool