INVESTOR ALERT: CarMax, Inc. (KMX) Investors are Notified to Contact BFA Law about the Pending Securities Fraud Class Action by January 2 Deadline
CarMaxCarMax(US:KMX) TMX Newsfile·2025-12-29 20:33

Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against CarMax, Inc. and certain senior executives for securities fraud following a significant stock drop 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, and claims are made 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: Company Performance and Stock Impact - 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 [6]. - The company's net income for Q2 was approximately $95.4 million, down from $132.8 million in the previous year, attributed to a "pull forward" in demand due to U.S. tariffs [6]. - Following the financial report, CarMax's stock price dropped by $11.45 per share, or roughly 20%, from $57.05 on September 24, 2025, to $45.60 on September 25, 2025 [7]. - An unexpected departure of CEO Bill Nash on November 6, 2025, along with a weak preliminary Q3 outlook, led to an additional stock drop of over 24% [7]. Group 3: Company Background - CarMax is known for selling used cars and had previously promoted strong demand driven by a seamless customer experience [4]. - The firm Bleichmar Fonti & Auld LLP, which is representing the plaintiffs, has a history of successful recoveries in securities class actions, including over $900 million from Tesla, Inc.'s Board of Directors [9].