CarMax Q2 Earnings: Mixed Results As Sales Beat Expectations But Loan Losses Weigh On Profits
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CarMax reported mixed Q2 earnings with sales beating expectations but profits weighed down by loan losses. Despite missing EPS estimates, sales rose to $7.01 billion, surpassing forecasts. Retail used unit sales increased, but wholesale units slightly declined. The company plans to expand with new store locations.
September 26, 2024 | 1:41 pm
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CarMax's Q2 earnings showed strong sales but were impacted by increased loan losses, leading to a slight miss in EPS. Despite this, the company's stock rose 3.8% as sales exceeded expectations and retail used unit sales grew.
CarMax's sales performance exceeded expectations, which is a positive indicator for revenue growth. However, the increase in loan losses affected profitability, causing a slight miss in EPS. The market reacted positively, with shares rising 3.8%, likely due to the strong sales figures and growth in retail used unit sales.
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