Why Is Used Vehicle Retailer CarMax Stock Plunging Today?
Portfolio Pulse from Shivani Kumaresan
CarMax Inc (NYSE:KMX) shares dropped after reporting a Q4 FY24 sales decline of 1.7% to $5.63 billion, missing estimates of $5.79 billion. The company experienced a slight decrease in unit sales and a 10.8% drop in vehicle purchases from consumers and dealers. Challenges such as inflation, higher interest rates, and low consumer confidence impacted sales. Gross profit fell by 4.1%, and EPS of $0.32 missed the consensus estimate of $0.49. Despite these challenges, CarMax Auto Finance income rose by 18.9%. The company plans to accelerate share repurchases and opened four new stores, aiming for over 2 million annual sales by FY2030.
April 11, 2024 | 12:05 pm
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CarMax reported lower than expected Q4 FY24 sales and a decrease in unit sales, with a notable drop in vehicle purchases. Gross profit and EPS also fell short of expectations, despite an increase in CarMax Auto Finance income. The company plans to accelerate share repurchases and remains committed to its long-term sales goal.
The reported decline in sales and earnings, coupled with the miss on the consensus estimate, directly impacts investor sentiment and could lead to a short-term decrease in stock price. The company's acknowledgment of ongoing challenges and the decision to accelerate share repurchases may provide some support, but the immediate reaction is likely negative.
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