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Why CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock moved

Updated Oct 27, 2026

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) shares rose 0.2% to $52.72 as of October 27, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $52.62. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for KMX. The move is tied to price move down. Below, we break down what changed for KMX, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

KMX climbed 0.2% to $52.72

KMX rose 0.2% in its latest session, moving from $52.62 to $52.72.

Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.0×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$7.5B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$61
+15.7% vs price
Price chart
Oct 27
Not enough price data.
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for CarMax, Inc. investors

For CarMax, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.2% session move. Weighing against that: New SEC filing — review for material disclosures; New SEC filing — review for material disclosures. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $61.00, implying +15.7% upside from $52.72. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (26/100). With earnings roughly 51 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

KMX price reaction

KMX last traded at $52.72, up $0.10 (+0.18%) from the previous close of $52.62. The session traded on 0.0× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CarMax, Inc. (KMX)

The consensus analyst price target on CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is $61.00, 15.7% above the recent $52.72. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on KMX line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $61.00 implies +15.7% upside from $52.72.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $74.00 (+40.4%).
  • 2 analyst upgrades in the past 90 days, most recently B of A Securities to Buy (2026-10-15).
  • Material positive event.
  • Positive 0.2% session move.

The bearish case

  • The most bearish analyst target is $43.00 (-18.4%).
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Oct 27, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $61+15.7%
↑ 2 upgrades= 11 maintains
B of A Securities upgraded to Buy · 2026-10-15
SEC filings watch
No recent filings
Peer context
KMX+0.2%

Previous notable changes for KMX

News2026-10-22
CarMax beats earnings expectations while shifting profit drivers toward financing, warranties, and loan income rather than vehicle sales.
News2026-10-20
CarMax ranked #6 in Fortune's 2026 Best Workplaces in Retail for the 12th consecutive year.
Filings2026-10-19
KMX filed a new 8-K on 2026-10-19.
News2026-10-16
Is CarMax (KMX) Outperforming Other Retail-Wholesale Stocks This Year?
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-12-17 (est.)
in 51 days
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events

Frequently asked questions about KMX

Why did CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock move?

KMX rose 0.2% to $52.72. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did KMX stock rise?

KMX gained 0.18% ($0.10) versus the prior close of $52.62, last trading at $52.72 on 0.0× average volume.

When is CarMax, Inc.'s next earnings date?

KMX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-12-17 — about 51 days away.

What is the analyst price target for KMX?

The consensus analyst price target for KMX is $61.00, about 15.7% above the current $52.72. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 2 upgrades, 11 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks KMX

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after price move down was detected and verified against independent data sources. It draws on 20 tracked change events for KMX, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of October 27, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataCompany news feedsSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.