KMX LAWSUIT: BFA Law Reminds CarMax, Inc. Investors the Company has been Sued for Securities Fraud and to Contact BFA Law by January 2 Deadline
CarMaxCarMax(US:KMX) Newsfile·2025-11-30 12:46

Core Viewpoint - CarMax, Inc. is facing a class action lawsuit for securities fraud following a significant drop in its stock price, attributed to alleged violations of federal securities laws [2][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed by Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP on behalf of investors, asserting claims 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 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, 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 [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 announcement of poor financial results on September 25, 2025, CarMax's stock price fell 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, along with a weak preliminary Q3 outlook, led to an additional stock price drop of over 24% [8]. Group 4: Company Operations - CarMax's management had previously emphasized strong demand for its vehicles, which was later alleged to have been artificially boosted by pre-tariff purchases [5]. - The law firm is also investigating whether CarMax adequately assessed its portfolio of car loans following the CEO's departure [6].