CARMAX INC(KMX)Stock Analysis
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KMX Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for CARMAX INC (KMX), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores KMX at 54.1/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,236 of 2,879 stocks — the top half of the AI-ranked universe. KMX scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (95.1). Areas of concern include revenue growth (31.9) and earnings quality (35.3), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2027), CARMAX INC reports quarterly revenue of $8.0B, net income of $185.6M, an operating margin of 3.2%. Top institutional holders of KMX by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. KMX trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1170010. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate KMX daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for CARMAX INC directly from SEC EDGAR.
Revenue
Q1 2027
$8.0B
Net Income
Q1 2027
$185.6M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2027
$-85.7M
Operating Margin
Q1 2027
3.2%
ROIC
Q1 2027
1.1%
D/E Ratio
Q1 2027
2.97
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CarMax's profitability collapsed in Q1 2026, erasing gains; Q2 2026 recovery masks underlying volatility and deteriorating trailing margins.
• Operating margin swung from -1.9% in Q1 2026 to 3.2% in Q2 2026; ROIC recovered to 5.7% from -2.5%, signaling operational rebound.
• TTM operating margin fell to 1.4% versus 2.5% in Q3 2024; NPM compressed to 0.8% from 1.9%, indicating sustained profitability pressure.
• Q2 2025 and Q2 2026 show similar strength (3.8% vs 3.2% OpMargin, 6.0% vs 5.7% ROIC), suggesting seasonal pattern rather than structural improvement.
⚠ Q1 2026 negative margins (-1.9% OpMargin, -2.0% NPM) represent first loss quarter in dataset; recovery in Q2 unclear if sustainable.
⚠ Extreme quarter-to-quarter volatility (OpMargin range: -1.9% to 3.8%) suggests cyclical headwinds or accounting/seasonal distortions affecting visibility.
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Top Institutional Holders of KMX
BlackRock, Inc.
$717.6M17,257,461 shAQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$412.6M10,060,502 shVANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$302.5M7,276,272 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$265.6M6,386,764 shStarboard Value LP
$257.9M6,201,362 shSRS Investment Management, LLC
$235.0M5,651,674 shTWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP
$222.3M5,347,097 shSTATE STREET CORP
$203.1M4,885,060 shJANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC
$190.5M4,580,807 shPRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/
$181.2M4,358,146 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $717.6M | 17,257,461 |
| AQR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $412.6M | 10,060,502 |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | $302.5M | 7,276,272 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $265.6M | 6,386,764 |
| Starboard Value LP | $257.9M | 6,201,362 |
| SRS Investment Management, LLC | $235.0M | 5,651,674 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $222.3M | 5,347,097 |
| STATE STREET CORP | $203.1M | 4,885,060 |
| JANUS HENDERSON GROUP PLC | $190.5M | 4,580,807 |
| PRIMECAP MANAGEMENT CO/CA/ | $181.2M | 4,358,146 |
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