CarMax(US:KMX) Prnewswire·2025-11-18 16:06Core Viewpoint - A new securities class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc., expanding the class period to include investors who acquired CarMax securities between June 20, 2025, and November 5, 2025, following significant market reactions to the company's leadership changes and financial disclosures [1][2][3]. Group 1: Class Action Details - The expanded class period now includes investors affected by the announcement of CEO Bill Nash's termination, which led to a share price drop of $9.48, or 23%, on November 6, 2025 [2]. - The lawsuit focuses on allegations that CarMax misled investors regarding its business model and growth prospects, particularly in light of its Q1 2026 earnings claims [3][4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - On June 20, 2025, CarMax reported a double-digit EPS growth for Q1 2026, claiming a strong market position, but the lawsuit alleges this was misleading as it did not account for consumers pulling forward purchases to avoid tariffs [4]. - CarMax's Q2 2026 results revealed a 24% year-over-year decline in net EPS, a 5.4% drop in retail used unit sales, and a 6.3% decrease in comparable store used unit sales [5]. - Concerns were raised about the quality of CarMax's Auto Finance loan portfolio, with an 11.02% revenue decline attributed to a $142 million loan loss provision, marking a nearly 40% sequential increase and a 24% year-over-year rise [6]. Group 3: Market Reaction and Analyst Commentary - Following the CEO's termination, analysts expressed concerns that the situation indicated deeper issues within CarMax, shifting perceptions from a value play to a potential "falling knife" scenario [7].