CarMax(US:KMX) Businesswireยท2025-11-06 17:47Core Viewpoint - CarMax, Inc. has faced a significant stock drop of over 15% following the unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash and disappointing financial results, leading to a class action lawsuit for securities fraud against the company and its senior executives [1][7]. Financial Performance - CarMax reported disappointing financial results for Q2 of fiscal year 2026, with a 5.4% decline in retail used unit sales, a 6.3% decline in comparable store used unit sales, and a 2.2% decline in wholesale units [6]. - The net income for the second quarter was approximately $95.4 million, down from $132.8 million in the previous year [6]. - The decline in sales was attributed to a "pull forward" in demand due to the announcement of U.S. tariffs on cars [6]. Stock Movement - Following the financial results announcement on September 25, 2025, CarMax's stock price dropped by $11.45 per share, or roughly 20%, from $57.05 to $45.60 [7]. - The stock experienced an additional drop of over 15% after the announcement of CEO Bill Nash's departure on November 6, 2025, along with a weak preliminary Q3 2025 outlook [7]. Legal Actions - A class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax and certain senior executives for securities fraud, with claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [3][4]. - Investors have until January 2, 2025, to request to lead the case, which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland [3].