Q4 26 EPS
$0.34
BEAT +51.92%
Est. $0.22
Q4 26 Revenue
$5.95B
BEAT +3.84%
Est. $5.73B
vs S&P Since Q4 26
-1.0%
TRAILING MARKET
KMX +4.6% vs S&P +5.6%
Full Year 2026 Results
FY 26 EPS
$2.91
BEAT +8.40%
Est. $2.68
FY 26 Revenue
$25.88B
BEAT +1.06%
Est. $25.61B
Market Reaction
Did KMX Beat Earnings? Q4 2026 Results
CarMax delivered a sharply better-than-expected fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.34 beating the $0.18 consensus by 91.33%, while revenue of $5.95 billion topped estimates of $4.25 billion by 39.86%, even a… Read more CarMax delivered a sharply better-than-expected fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with adjusted earnings per diluted share of $0.34 beating the $0.18 consensus by 91.33%, while revenue of $5.95 billion topped estimates of $4.25 billion by 39.86%, even as total revenue fell 8.1% year over year. The headline beat, however, masked a deeply pressured quarter beneath the surface: the company posted a GAAP net loss of $120.68 million, weighed down by a $141.26 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge and $33.90 million in restructuring costs tied to CEO succession and workforce reductions. Retail used unit comps slipped 1.9% as deliberate pricing actions compressed gross profit per retail used unit by $207 to $2,115, and total gross profit fell 9.4% to $605.30 million. Ahead of the print, investor expectations had already skewed cautious, with options markets pricing in an outsized post-earnings swing. New CEO Keith Barr moved quickly to raise the company's targeted SG&A cost reduction goal to $200 million in exit-rate savings by the end of fiscal 2027, with four new store openings and roughly $400 million in capital expenditures planned for the year ahead.
Key Takeaways
- • Retail used vehicle unit sales declined 0.8% and comparable store used unit sales declined 1.9%, reflecting pricing actions to drive improved sales trends
- • Gross profit per retail used unit declined $207 to $2,115 from prior year's record fourth quarter
- • Wholesale units increased 3.0% while gross profit per wholesale unit declined $105 to $940
- • CAF income decreased 9.8% to $143.7 million due to lower auto loans outstanding and increased provision for loan losses
- • Non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $141.3 million driven by decline in market capitalization and pressured financial performance
- • Restructuring charges of $33.9 million for CEO change severance, workforce reductions, and Edmunds lease abandonment
- • Digital capabilities supported 83% of retail unit sales with omni sales at 70%
- • Adjusted SG&A expenses declined 5.4% or $33.1 million year-over-year
KMX YoY Financials
Q4 2026 vs Q4 2025, source: SEC Filings
KMX Revenue by Segment
With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings
“We are moving with urgency to improve execution, drive efficiencies, and sharpen our customer offering.”
— Keith Barr, Q4 2026 Earnings Press Release
KMX Earnings Trends
KMX vs Market 30 Day Price Reactions
30-day stock return vs benchmark after each earnings
KMX EPS Trend
Earnings per share: estimate vs actual
KMX Revenue Trend
Quarterly revenue: estimate vs actual
KMX Quarterly Results
6 quarters of earnings data
| Quarter | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Rev. Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 27 BEAT | $0.94 | $1.31 | +38.77% | $8.01B | +8.01% |
| Q4 26 BEAT FY | $0.22 | $0.34 | +51.92% | $5.95B | +3.84% |
| FY Full Year | $2.68 | $2.91 | +8.40% | $25.88B | +1.06% |
| Q3 26 BEAT | $0.32 | $0.43 | +36.08% | $5.79B | +2.87% |
| Q2 26 MISS | $1.03 | $0.64 | -38.07% | $6.59B | -6.07% |
| Q1 26 BEAT | $1.17 | $1.38 | +18.29% | $7.55B | +0.20% |
| Q4 25 MISS FY | $0.66 | $0.58 | -11.91% | $6.00B | +0.49% |
| FY Full Year | $3.28 | $3.21 | -2.21% | $26.35B | +0.05% |