KMX LAWSUIT: CarMax, Inc. Investors are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Filed Securities Fraud Class Action and Important January 2 Deadline
CarMaxCarMax(US:KMX) Newsfile·2025-11-19 20:36

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc. for securities fraud following a significant drop in stock price attributed to potential violations of federal securities laws [2][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is led by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP and claims violations under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [4]. - Investors have until January 2, 2026, to request to lead the case, which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland [4]. Group 2: Financial Performance - CarMax reported disappointing financial results for Q2 of fiscal year 2026, including 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 [7]. - The company's net income for Q2 was approximately $95.4 million, down from $132.8 million in the previous year [7]. Group 3: Stock Price Impact - 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 [8]. - The unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash on November 6, 2025, and a weak preliminary Q3 outlook led to an additional stock price drop of over 24% [8]. Group 4: Company Operations - CarMax's previous claims of strong and sustainable demand for its cars were allegedly misleading, as the demand surge was primarily due to customers purchasing vehicles before the imposition of U.S. tariffs [5][6].