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Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 09, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
―Last Year’s EPS
-0.69Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call described a mixed but manageable situation: the company faced a meaningful volume and revenue decline (22.1% and 12% respectively) driven chiefly by a capital-structure constraint (absence of a revolving warehouse facility) and an acute weather disruption, yet delivered several constructive operational and financing achievements — execution of a $300M term loan and a $161.3M ABS in a stressed market, improving unit economics (gross profit/unit +8.8%), stronger collections and credit mix, digital payments adoption, and a rebuilt cash balance. Key near-term risk remains the timing and completion of a revolving warehouse facility needed to fully restore origination capacity. Given the balance of substantial mitigating accomplishments against material near-term headwinds, the overall tone is mixed but resilient.Company Guidance
Successful Capital Markets Execution (Term Loan and ABS)
Closed $300M term loan in October (retiring revolving line) and executed a $161.3M ABS (2025-4) in December with a 7.02% weighted average coupon using a residual cash flow (non-turbo) structure — viewed as a sign of investor and rating agency confidence in a turbulent subprime market.
Gross Profit per Unit and Unit Cost Improvement
Gross profit per retail unit sold increased 8.8% year over year despite lower volumes; underlying unit cost improved ~1.9% and average retail sales price rose 7.1% to $20,634.
Collections and Cash Flow Strength
Total collections were $179M (up 1.5% YoY). Cash collected as a percentage of average finance receivables improved by 11 basis points YoY. Average collected per active account per month rose 2.3% to $581.
Improving Credit Mix and Controlled Charge-offs
Highest credit-tier customers grew to 66.7% of accounts receivable from 62.8% a year ago. Net charge-offs improved (declined from $106M to $96M sequentially) and units charged off fell roughly from ~10,300 to ~9,200.
Digital Payments and Collections Platform Adoption
Pay Your Way customers (automatic recurring payments) increased >250% since launch; ~65% of payment transactions are remote and the platform materially supported collections during Winter Storm Fern. Salesforce Collections CRM scaled from a 3-store pilot to ~15% of stores.
Inventory Rebuild Ahead of Tax Season
Inventory bottomed in December but was rebuilt ahead of tax season, increasing ~44% from the December low into February, supporting improving sales trends before the storm.
SG&A Actions and Leaner Store Footprint
Completed phases one and two of SG&A cost control including workforce reductions and consolidation of 18 locations; active store count now 136. Adjusted SG&A (ex $2.8M restructuring/impairment) was $48.7M or 21.9% of sales, with expected run-rate savings flowing in Q4.
Stronger Cash Position
Total cash (including restricted) increased to $237M at 01/31/2026 vs $124.5M at 04/30/2025, providing liquidity while capital structure transition continues.
CRMT Earnings History
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CRMT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Mar 12, 2026 | $19.05 | $15.24 | -20.00% |
Sep 04, 2025 | $44.65 | $36.51 | -18.23% |
Sep 04, 2025 | $44.65 | $36.51 | -18.23% |
Jun 12, 2025 | $57.74 | $50.00 | -13.40% |
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America's Car-Mart (CRMT) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 09, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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