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▌Earnings Flash·September 29, 2026

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) rises 7.9% on earnings beats

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) rises after reporting earnings beats, lifting shares 7.9% as investors react to stronger-than-expected quarterly results and improved outlook.

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By TickerSpark·September 29, 2026·2 min read
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) rises 7.9% on earnings beats
▌Key Takeaway
CarMax, Inc. (KMX) delivered a broad quarterly beat, posting $1.16 in EPS versus $0.73 expected and $7.88 billion in revenue versus $7.09 billion expected. Shares rose 7.87% to $61.00 in regular-session trading, signaling investors viewed the results as a meaningful improvement rather than a one-off surprise.

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) earnings beat as stock rises 7.87%

CarMax, Inc. (KMX) beat quarterly EPS and revenue estimates, posting $1.16 EPS and $7.88B in revenue as shares rose 7.87% to $61.00 in regular-session trading.

Key Numbers

  • EPS: $1.16 actual vs. $0.73 estimate, a beat.

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Revenue: $7.88B actual vs. $7.09B estimate, a beat.
  • Stock reaction: KMX closed at $61.00, up 7.87% from $56.55 in regular-session trading.
  • Trading activity: Session volume reached 5,044,739 shares versus a 2,352,287 average.
  • Earnings trend: CarMax beat EPS estimates in four of the last five quarters.

    • A Broad Beat Strengthens CarMax's Earnings Trend

    This was a broad beat, not a single-metric result. Both EPS and revenue topped estimates. KMX's $61.00 close, up 7.87%, shows the market rewarded the CarMax earnings results in regular-session trading.

    The trend is also constructive. CarMax posted EPS beats in four of the last five quarters. The only miss came on 2025-09-25, when EPS was $0.64 against a $1.04 estimate. This quarter extends a recent run of earnings outperformance.

    The earnings call matters for the bridge from result to durability. Investors should focus on any quantified outlook and management's explanation of the factors behind $1.16 EPS and $7.88B revenue. A clear outlook would help test whether this quarter marks durable improvement rather than a one-quarter spike.

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    Bottom Line

    KMX delivered a broad earnings beat, and its 7.87% regular-session gain confirms a strong immediate market response.

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    ▌Common Questions

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    +Why did CarMax stock rise after earnings?
    CarMax shares rose 7.87% because the company beat both earnings and revenue estimates. It reported $1.16 EPS versus $0.73 expected and $7.88 billion in revenue versus $7.09 billion expected.
    +Did CarMax beat on both EPS and revenue this quarter?
    Yes, CarMax beat on both metrics. EPS came in at $1.16, above the $0.73 estimate, and revenue was $7.88 billion, above the $7.09 billion estimate.
    +How did KMX stock trade after the earnings report?
    KMX closed at $61.00 in regular-session trading, up 7.87% from $56.55. Trading volume also jumped to 5,044,739 shares versus an average of 2,352,287.
    +Is CarMax showing a trend of earnings beats?
    Yes, CarMax has beaten EPS estimates in four of the last five quarters. This quarter extends that recent pattern of earnings outperformance.
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