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Why CarMax, Inc. (KMX) stock moved

Updated Sep 10, 2026

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) shares rose 0.4% to $60.52 as of September 10, 2026, a slight gain from the prior close of $60.29. 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 0.4% to $60.52

KMX rose 0.4% in its latest session, moving from $60.29 to $60.52.

Material / EarningsWeak confidence
Rel. volume
0.5×
Below Avg
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$8.6B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$52
-13.9% vs price
Price chart
Aug 10 – Sep 10
EEVEEE$57$61$64Aug 10Aug 18Aug 25Sep 2Sep 10
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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Change events — click to jump to details

What it means for CarMax, Inc. investors

For CarMax, Inc. investors, the balance of recent signals points to a bullish shift. On the constructive side: Material positive event; Positive 0.4% 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 $52.11, implying -13.9% downside from $60.52. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades and 0 downgrades. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality weak (31/100). With earnings roughly 19 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

KMX price reaction

KMX last traded at $60.52, up $0.23 (+0.38%) from the previous close of $60.29. The session traded on 0.5× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $57.40 and $64.22, and it currently sits about 46% of the way up that band.

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

The consensus analyst price target on CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is $52.11, 13.9% below the recent $60.52. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 2 upgrades, 13 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on KMX line up.

The bullish case

  • The Street's most bullish target is $66.00 (+9.1%).
  • 2 analyst upgrades in the past 90 days, most recently JP Morgan to Neutral (2026-07-29).
  • Material positive event.
  • Positive 0.4% session move.
  • CarMax, Inc. (KMX) moved +3.04% from $55.91 to $57.61 on 2026-07-21.

The bearish case

  • The consensus analyst price target of $52.11 sits 13.9% below the recent $60.52, so the average target sees limited room to run.
  • The most bearish analyst target is $43.00 (-28.9%).
Bull vs bear balanceBullish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bullish, 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 Sep 10, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $52-13.9%
2 upgrades= 13 maintains
JP Morgan upgraded to Neutral · 2026-07-29
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-07-31
Material event — review for impact
high
10-Q2026-06-24
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-06-24
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-06-17
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
KMX+0.4%

Previous notable changes for KMX

Valuation2026-08-25+2.3%via Yahoo Finance
CarMax (KMX) rose 2.42% to $64.32 following a price target increase from Baird analyst, who raised their target to $48 from $42 while maintaining an Outperform rating, according to the web catalyst. The upgrade was supported by an improving outlook for used car inventory and market conditions through 2026. Volume of 674,615 shares at 150 minutes into the session was running at 0.85x historical average—normal for this time of day.
Material / Earnings2026-08-24+1.1%
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) moved +0.34% from $62.59 to $62.80 on 2026-08-24. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move corresponds with KMX reaching a new 30-day high.
Material / Earnings2026-08-21+1.8%
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) moved +1.15% from $61.42 to $62.13 on 2026-08-21, reaching a new 30-day high. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-20+3.6%
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) moved +4.36% from $58.50 to $61.05 on 2026-08-20, reaching a new 30-day high on modestly elevated volume (1.4x the 5-day average). We checked news, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-09-29 (est.)
in 19 days
Earnings Release
2026-09-29
High impact
Thesis shift
Bullish Shift
bullish signal
Risk level
Low
from change events

Frequently asked questions about KMX

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

KMX rose 0.4% to $60.52. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did KMX stock rise?

KMX gained 0.38% ($0.23) versus the prior close of $60.29, last trading at $60.52 on 0.5× average volume.

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

KMX's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-09-29 — about 19 days away.

What is the analyst price target for KMX?

The consensus analyst price target for KMX is $52.11, about 13.9% below the current $60.52. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 2 upgrades, 13 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 16 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 September 10, 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 dataSEC EDGAR filingsFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)Earnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.