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 [1][3]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, titled Jason Cap v. CarMax, Inc., et al., No. 1:25-cv-03602, with claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 [3]. - Investors have until January 2, 2026, to request to be appointed to lead the case [3]. Group 2: Reasons for the Lawsuit - CarMax is accused of misleading investors regarding the demand for its vehicles, which was allegedly inflated due to a temporary boost from U.S. tariffs on cars [4]. - The unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash on November 6, 2025, is also under investigation to determine if CarMax adequately assessed its portfolio of car loans [5]. Group 3: Stock Performance - On September 25, 2025, CarMax reported disappointing financial results, including a 5.4% decline in retail used unit sales and a net income drop from $132.8 million to approximately $95.4 million year-over-year [6]. - Following the financial report, CarMax's stock price fell by $11.45, or about 20%, from $57.05 to $45.60 per share [7]. - The announcement of CEO Bill Nash's departure and a weak preliminary Q3 2025 outlook led to an additional stock price drop of over 24% [7].
KMX NOTIFICATION: BFA Law Notifies CarMax, Inc. Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming January 2 Legal Deadline