Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation KMX Investors with Losses Encouraged to Contact the Firm SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â On November 6, 2025, investors in CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) saw shares plummet $9.93 (-24%) after the company announced that it fired CEO Bill Nash and issued its new Q3 2026 preliminary outlook on comparable store used unit sales, calling for a decline of 8%-12% from a year ago. The developments are the latest following CarMax's dismal Q2 2026 results, which drove the ...

San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - November 20, 2025) - A new securities class action lawsuit against CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX) has expanded the alleged class period to now include investors who purchased or otherwise acquired CarMax securities between June 20, 2025 and November 5, 2025.The period has been lengthened to include the severe market reaction to CarMax's announcement that it fired CEO Bill Nash, news which drove the price of CarMax shares down as much as $9.48 (-23%) on November 6, 202 ...

Core 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].

Core Points - CarMax, Inc. experienced a significant drop in share price, falling as much as $9.48 (-23%) following the announcement of CEO Bill Nash's termination effective December 1, 2025 [1] - The company reported disappointing preliminary financial results for Q3 2026, forecasting a comparable store unit decrease of 8% - 12% and net EPS between $0.18 - $0.36, which is below analysts' expectations of $0.69 [2] - A securities class action has been filed against CarMax, with the firm Hagens Berman investigating claims related to the company's disclosures about its business model and growth prospects [3][4] Financial Performance - CarMax's Q2 2026 results showed a year-over-year net EPS decline of 24%, with retail used unit sales down 5.4% and comparable store used unit sales down 6.3% [5] - The CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) loan portfolio faced scrutiny, reporting an 11.02% revenue decline year-over-year due to a $142 million loan loss provision, which is a nearly 40% sequential increase and approximately 24% year-over-year jump [6] Legal and Regulatory Issues - The class action lawsuit focuses on allegations that CarMax misled investors regarding its growth prospects and the quality of its CAF portfolio [4][7] - Hagens Berman is urging investors who suffered losses to come forward, with a lead plaintiff deadline set for January 2, 2026 [3]

Core Viewpoint - CarMax, Inc. has experienced a significant decline in share price following the announcement of CEO Bill Nash's termination and disappointing preliminary financial results for Q3 2026, indicating potential issues with the company's business model and growth prospects [1][2]. Financial Performance - CarMax forecasts a comparable store unit decrease of 8% - 12% and net EPS in the range of $0.18 - $0.36, which is below analysts' expectations of $0.69 [2]. - The company reported a year-over-year net EPS decline of 24%, with retail used unit sales falling by 5.4% and comparable store used unit sales decreasing by 6.3% [5]. - CarMax Auto Finance (CAF) revenue declined by 11.02% year-over-year, attributed to a $142 million loan loss provision, marking a nearly 40% sequential increase and approximately 24% year-over-year jump [6]. Legal Issues - A securities class action has been filed against CarMax, focusing on allegations that the company misled investors regarding its business model and growth prospects during the class period from June 20, 2025, to September 24, 2025 [3][4]. - The complaint claims that CarMax's positive Q1 2026 results were misleading, as they were influenced by consumers pulling forward car purchases to avoid tariffs [4]. - The investigation by Hagens Berman is centered on whether CarMax intentionally misled investors about the strength of its business model and the quality of its CAF portfolio [7].