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CNBC
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CarMax stock plummets 20% following 'challenging' quarter

CarMax shares fell over 20% after missing quarterly earnings and revenue expectations, with a significant decline in vehicle sales and net income.
CarMax stock plummets 20% following 'challenging' quarter
A What happened
CarMax experienced a significant decline in its stock price, falling over 20% after reporting quarterly earnings that missed Wall Street expectations. The used auto retailer posted earnings per share of 99 cents, falling short of the $1.05 forecast, and revenue of about $6.6 billion, which was below the anticipated $7.02 billion. The company also reported a 4.1% decrease in vehicle sales and a 28% drop in net income to $95.4 million. CEO Bill Nash attributed the disappointing results to changing market conditions, earlier sales driven by tariff fears, and depreciation in inventory. He noted that each month of the quarter showed a decline compared to the previous year. The poor performance of CarMax also negatively impacted shares of other vehicle retailers, as investors closely monitor its results as a market indicator.

Key insights

  • 1

    Earnings Miss

    CarMax's earnings per share fell short of expectations.

  • 2

    Revenue Decline

    The company reported revenue below analyst forecasts.

  • 3

    Vehicle Sales Drop

    CarMax experienced a 4.1% decline in vehicle sales.

  • 4

    Market Reaction

    Shares of other car retailers also fell following CarMax's results.

Takeaways

CarMax's disappointing quarterly performance raises concerns about the used auto market's current state.

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