Analysts anticipate CarMax to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.32.
CarMax bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Overview of Past Earnings
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.39, leading to a 1.62% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at CarMax's past performance and the resulting price change:
Quarter
Q2 2026
Q1 2026
Q4 2025
Q3 2025
EPS Estimate
1.03
1.17
0.66
0.61
EPS Actual
0.64
1.38
0.64
0.81
Price Change %
-2.00
7.00
3.00
0.00
Stock Performance
Shares of CarMax were trading at $40.63 as of December 16. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 51.76%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.
Analyst Opinions on CarMax
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on CarMax.
Analysts have given CarMax a total of 20 ratings, with the consensus rating ...
